Insect protein: What went wrong?
The sector has struggled from the beginning. But can it reinvent itself?
Sustainability
Could EmpCo quash regenerative agriculture claims?
EU anti-greenwashing legislation is cracking down on sustainability claims considered ‘vague’
Dairy UK rejects ‘mega-dairy’ environment claims as calls made for tighter regulation
Dairy UK has defended the sector against claims that the rise of so-called “mega-dairies” is driving environmental damage.
Global milk supply forecast to rise 2.2% in 2026 despite drought and El Niño risks
Global milk supply is expected to grow by +2.2% in 2026, despite the challenging impact of climate conditions.
Arla expands climate action programme for farmers
Arla is to expand its climate action programme for farmers after reviewing its FarmAhead Incentive programme.
Why food manufacturers need climate-ready contracts
For food manufacturers, extreme weather is no longer an environmental anomaly that can be ignored. It has become an operational, commercial and increasingly contractual challenge.
Barry Callebaut’s move beyond chocolate fails to convince investors
Chocolate producer’s transition into complete product solutions is designed to unlock growth, but investors remain unconvinced
Milk and egg quality hit by climate change
Extreme heat not only impacts crops, but products produced by livestock as well
The future of cocoa: Why volatility’s here to stay
Climate change, ageing plantations and fragile supply chains are putting cocoa under unprecedented pressure. The industry’s response could determine the future of chocolate itself
The EUDR is on the horizon – could it change again?
The deforestation law has been subject to numerous simplifications and delays
Responding to climate change is no longer about rhetoric
Regulation and product development are shifting how the food industry communicates its sustainability messaging
Chocolate without cocoa? Why the industry’s taking alternatives seriously
Can alt cocoa secure chocolate’s future? As supply pressures mount, manufacturers are increasingly turning to cocoa-free and hybrid alternatives
Skimpflation or sustainability? The debate behind the tinned mackerel row
The suggestion that supermarket tinned mackerel contained no mackerel was always going to attract attention. Yet beyond the headlines lies a far more complicated story.
Lindt cuts sales forecast as consumer spending slows
Confectionery giant cuts 2026 sales growth forecast after weaker-than-expected demand, but confidence in long-term strategy remains
Pladis sales pass £3.3bn but profits take a hit
Pladis doubles down on growth, investing in brands, manufacturing networks and sustainable ambitions
Mondelēz sustainability scheme goes solo: Is this the new industry standard?
Harmony project enters a new era as it becomes an independent certification. But, could it become the new industry standard?
Can nature save cocoa? Industry’s response to a supply crisis
Two years after researchers found that working with nature could boost cocoa yields by up to 20%, we ask whether biodiversity-led farming is becoming a reality across the global cocoa industry or remaining an unrealised promise
Global Food Tech Awards
Transforming waste into the ingredients of the future
Two outstanding startups are the runners up in the EMEA Global Food Tech Awards for seeing potential where no one else did
EMEA Global Food Tech Awards winner 2026 announced at Future Food-Tech London
The future of food ingredients? Meet the startup turning a regenerative crop into a scalable, high-performance protein for multiple industries
Recyclability rules could make flexible plastics more expensive for producers
Rules designed to rate the recyclability of packaging could see many producers facing higher Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) fees, suggests new analysis by the international circular economy specialist, Reconomy.
The race to reinvent confectionery is on
From multisensory experiences to AI-powered product development, innovation is reshaping the confectionery industry
From farm to fork: 10 climate bottlenecks threatening food supply chains
At every stage in the supply chain, heat, drought and changing weather patterns are putting pressure on the food sector
Is food investing enough in climate adaptation?
As heat and drought hit production, climate change is no longer a future threat to prepare for, but a present reality to adapt to
Mars pumps $13m into future talent and farmer resilience
Food giant awards more than $13m in grants to six global projects through Mars Impact Fund
Mondelēz, PepsiCo and pladis to take part in circular packaging trial
The trial aims to prepare the industry for PPWR recycled packaging minimums that will be introduced in 2030
Top 10 shortlist announced for FoodNavigator’s Global Food Tech Awards EMEA heat
The 2026 shortlist of startups take on industry challenges around scalable food waste reduction, nutrition and food safety
How wine can adapt to a changing climate
Wine is facing increased pressure as temperatures rise
Nestlé coffee comeback starts beneath the surface
Food and beverage giant, Nestlé, turns to regenerative agriculture to safeguard coffee supplies
How food companies can prepare for the next drought
Prolonged rainless periods in Europe have put strain on food production
Consumer acceptance and food safety key to biobased packaging adoption
Experts say consumer acceptance and food safety concerns, including technical and regulatory barriers, remain key hurdles to wider adoption of biobased packaging
Consumers still care about sustainability in 2026 – yet other priorities win out
Sustainability remains an ‘afterthought’ for many in the face of high food prices
El Niño 2026 may be ‘largest since the 19th century’
The weather event will be the largest in living memory, according to the UK’s Met Office
Mondelēz accelerates premiumisation drive
From Cadbury and Oreo to Toblerone and Côte d’Or, Mondelēz encourages consumers to trade up as it doubles down on premiumisation