Iran-US peace deal: What it means for food
The deal includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
Sustainability
Can Ebola disrupt coffee prices and stocks?
The border closure between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo has raised concerns over potential disruption to coffee trade - but is there a risk to global coffee prices?
Up the food chain
Mosa Meat’s Mark Post on the first lab-grown burger and the future of cultivated meat
The Mosa Meat CSO talks about the early days of cultivated meat, overcoming its technical challenges and why the world needs it
Opinion
Ethics alone don’t sell: why plant-based meat needs a rethink
Consumers want practical benefits, not abstract ideals
Why dairy can’t ignore methane disclosure anymore
Regulation and investor pressure are slowly turning up the heat on dairy majors to report, disclose and reduce their GHG emissions
How sustainability is becoming ice cream’s next growth ingredient
Premium indulgence and snacking are driving momentum at ice cream major Froneri – and sustainability is underpinning both trends
Climate Smart Food: Is sustainability good for business?
FoodNavigator and AgNavigator’s new event will explore the business case for sustainability
Up the food chain
Mondelēz International R&D VP Ian Noble: Food must innovate or decline
The snacking giant’s innovation lead talks sustainability, the future of cocoa and his love of ‘how things work’
What do consumers think of cultivated meat?
Attitudes towards the category, which has not yet arrived on European shelves, are still developing
Pistachio pressure compounded by Iran War squeeze
Disruption from the conflict in Iran adds to existing pressure from weather and high demand from social media virality
Nestlé Waters crisis deepens as new footage exposes scale of alleged plastic dumping
Nestlé Waters under mounting pressure over alleged plastic dumping and water contamination
Iran war food price crisis: How industry can prepare
Three months on, the conflict continues to push up food prices
Does cultivated coffee have a future?
With pressure on conventional coffee production, coffee grown in a lab is one alternative that could ease demand
5 CPG brands fueling the regenerative agriculture surge
With major food manufacturers pledging support and new certifications taking root, brands like Simple Mills and Tractor Beverage are accelerating their regenerative organic product rollouts
Can renewable energy make food production easier?
In Iceland, geothermal energy powers the food sector
EUDR: How does the simplification impact compliance?
The regulatory burden has been significantly reduced
Mondelēz, Unilever, FrieslandCampina and others commit to regenerative agriculture acceleration
Forty major food companies pledge to accelerate regenerative methods across their supply chains
What sustainability looks like in olive oil today
How does a sustainable supply chain work in a category rooted in ancient agriculture but facing modern global demand?
Beyond Meat: Why is foodservice doing worse than retail?
The plant-based major has seen severe divergence between channels
5 ingredients for upcycling in food production
Side streams and waste streams are often versatile and multi-purpose
Opinion
Despite fears, the EUDR has retained its force
The simplification kept much of the regulation in place, not compromising as much as feared
Why is plant-based dairy doing so much better than plant-based meat?
While the two formats both provide vegan alternatives to animal-sourced products, one is a clear winner in terms of market share
Beyond Meat prepares for drinks launch as losses begin to slow
Sales continue to fall, particularly in foodservice, but the company sees some signs of recovery
Biofuel use pushes up food prices: Is demand here to stay?
As the price of crude oil is buoyed by the Iran war, the world’s energy markets are scrambling for alternatives
Mars accelerates net zero ambitions with landmark energy deal
Mars doubles down on renewables with major wind power deal, signalling how major CPGs are reshaping the food industry’s path to net zero
Tony’s Chocolonely: Turning ethical chocolate into a global hit
From activist roots to mainstream success, Tony’s Chocolonely shows how bold flavours, smart collaborations and a clear mission can turn ethical chocolate into a global growth story
10 food megatrends in Europe, and who’s following them
What trends are dominating Europe, and which countries are they most popular in?
Animal product yields, quality and manufacturers’ margins under increased threat
Extreme heat has a significant effect on livestock and fish, and can impact the quality of eggs and dairy
As EUDR looms, is the world’s most controversial ingredient ready?
Despite significant progress in the sector, barriers to compliance remain for palm oil
Letter from the editor
Sustainability at a crossroads
From upcycling to carbon-neutral claims, the food industry weighs real progress against rising costs, scrutiny and skepticism
5 big food trends in Sweden
What do Swedish consumers want?
5 big food trends in Denmark
What do Danish consumers want?
Is coffee ready for the EUDR?
As the deadline for the regulation approaches, the commodity continues to grapple with barriers to compliance
Mars steps up push for net zero cocoa at scale
Mars invests in regenerative farming as it ramps up efforts to hit net zero by 2050
EU Sustainable Supply Chains Coalition created in run up to EUDR
Nestlé, Barry Callebaut, the RSPO and Rainforest Alliance will all take part
Iran conflict: How food can prepare for fertiliser shortages
How can the food sector prepare for future crises?
EUDR: Is cloud cover a problem for compliance?
Satellites provide long-term data on land use
Barry Callebaut, Ferrero, Hershey & Tony’s Chocolonely join Cocoa Coalition
Global confectionery giants join NGOs and major retailers to create UK Cocoa Coalition
Future of coffee: How it must adapt to survive
Climate pressures and production costs will force the sector to adapt, but the threat is not existential
Who really controls the world’s food? The superpowers shaping supply
From wheat and soy to rice and sugar, global food power is increasingly concentrated and understanding who really holds the leverage has never mattered more for manufacturers
Cocoa prices climb following market collapse
Cocoa prices climb as supply expectations shift and demand struggles to recover
EU ‘meaty’ names ban: What it means for the future of plant-based
Restrictions on naming may not be a disaster for meat alternatives
Opinion
From humanisation to cultivation, pet food is only getting more exciting
Innovation in pet food is everywhere
Are we wrong about plant-based’s decline?
Some predict that plant-based growth could balloon in the coming decade
Cultivated meat still stalled by regulation, but change may be on the horizon
Stringent regulations put some investors off, but rules could be streamlined
Consumers want to eat healthily - so why don’t they?
Industry can do more to encourage healthy diets
Alt protein investors are tired of waiting - they want confidence in the future
As the initial hype dies down, investors in meat alternatives want a return on their investment
Coffee prices drop after record highs
For once, weather may not be the deciding factor
The future of chocolate: Innovation surges as expectations shift
From rising innovation to shifting consumer demands, chocolate is entering a new era
Chocolate isn’t doomed, but it’s changing fast
It may be the end of chocolate as we know it