Sustainability

PPWR: 6 things manufacturers need to know

The EU’s packaging regulation is now enforceable

Drought hits Europe: How have crops been impacted?

Heatwaves have led to water shortages across the continent

How the food giants are protecting their supply chains in the face of El Niño

Nestlé, Danone, Barry Callebaut and Kraft Heinz speak about their strategies to deal with climate volatility during the weather event

FN+Beyond Meat’s decline continues, but Europe and Canada see growth

The plant-based meat company will invest in its international successes

Mars turns mint supply risk into sustainability success

Mars shows how sustainable sourcing can strengthen supply chains with Shubh Mint programme

FN+Why Nestlé’s latest results point to real recovery

Accelerating volumes, resilient margins and a confident outlook suggest Nestlé’s recovery strategy is gaining traction

Mars invests $3m to empower women cocoa farmers

Mars and Save the Children launch major new project to support women in cocoa farming

Ferrero prioritises power brands to drive growth

Confectionery giant focuses on hero brands, innovation and acquisitions to drive growth

6 ways a hotter Europe is transforming food and drink

Climate change is no longer a future threat for Europe’s food and drink. It’s already here, and it’s reshaping the way European food and drink operates

Are global coffee sustainability strategies falling short?

Coffee sustainability worldwide is at a crossroads, as prices fluctuate and concerns grow over climate change, farmer incomes and long-term supply resilience

FN+Lindt accused of misleading consumers on child labour

Lindt facing US lawsuit alleging misleading claims over human rights commitments in its cocoa supply chain

Will coffee prices continue to rise?

A flurry of trading activity has led to a boost in coffee prices

Nestlé unveils €4.9bn drinks giant Peranel in portfolio shake-up

Nestlé announces new €4.9bn standalone water and premium beverages company, in partnership with Platinum Equity

Nestlé’s turnaround gains momentum despite profit drop

Nestlé delivers stronger organic growth and improving volumes in H1 2026, but net profit falls 31.4%

EFSA slashes TFA safety limits amid food contamination concerns

EFSA significantly lowers safe intake level for trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) as a result of “new scientific evidence”

EUDR excludes palm oil waste – how is it used in agriculture?

Excluded from the EUDR scope, palm oil waste could find new opportunities in regenerative agriculture

Lindt hits pricing power limit as growth slows

Organic growth weakens as Lindt targets demand recovery

World’s first global sustainability standard for glass unveiled

New proposals have been set out to help drive more sustainable glass production, while offering the industry consistency in measuring and reporting.

FN+Is environmental compliance becoming Big Food’s biggest cost?

After years of delays, the EUDR’s arrival is scheduled for December 2026, prompting businesses to invest in sustainability and adopt an environment-first strategy

FN+Pladis ramps up regenerative agriculture to safeguard critical supplies

Maker of McVitie’s, Turtles and Godiva unveils new regenerative farming initiative to strengthen supply chains

5 things F&B needs to know about the Regenerating Together framework

Food and beverage companies now have a practical, measurable and independently verifiable route to scaling regen ag while reducing greenwashing risks

Barry Callebaut assesses cocoa threat as El Niño intensifies

World’s biggest chocolate producer weighs in on cocoa market concerns as UN issues El Niño warning

FN+Microplastics in confectionery: A growing risk

Microplastics are a growing concern for confectionery manufacturers. But can contamination be prevented?

FN+Four new cacao types just handed chocolate a lifeline

A Peruvian gene-hunt has rewritten the cacao family tree, handing breeders fresh raw material just as disease and extreme weather squeeze the world’s cocoa supply

Gen Alpha and Beta: Confectionery’s next battleground

Freeze-dried sweets, bold flavours, Roblox activations and AI-powered engagement – the forces reshaping confectionery innovation as brands look beyond Gen Z

FN+El Niño: How it will impact food and beverage

The weather phenomenon has begun and F&B needs to prepare for the worst

FN+How the industry’s biggest player is securing cocoa’s future

Cargill fights to futureproof cocoa as supply threats intensify

Ingredients revolution: the race to survive climate disruption

As climate risks threaten key crops, food manufacturers are seeking to strengthen supply chains and reduce reliance on vulnerable commodities

FN+The food innovations set to reshape the UK

A new government report identifies the technologies poised to transform the UK food system

Plastic-free confectionery packaging? It’s complicated

Confectionery’s plastic addiction is under scrutiny, but there are no easy solutions

Kraft Heinz hits 100% renewable electricity across European factories

The FMCG giant continues its commitment to decarbonisation

Big Food falling short on regen ag commitments

FMCGs are setting big targets but they’re not always credible, says new report

Nestlé accelerates shift to regenerative agriculture

Nestlé steps up efforts to transform farming practices as pressure mounts to decarbonise global supply chains.

Nutri-Score in the dock: Why Lactalis is taking it to court

The front-of-pack labelling scheme is facing a legal challenge over its algorithm changes

Opinion

Nestlé’s Dairy Plan is strong on disclosure but weak on detail

Disclosing emissions data is crucial for transparency and accountability, but companies like Nestlé must do more to show what’s behind the data

Nestlé combines comms and ESG in strategic leadership shift

Nestlé promotes Antonia Wanner to chief communications and sustainability officer, signalling sharper focus on credibility and long-term growth

A decade of Brexit: 10 major impacts on F&B

It’s a decade since the UK’s historic vote to leave the European Union – and the results are mixed

Nestlé’s KitKat move signals industry shift to regenerative sourcing

Nestlé makes regenerative agriculture mainstream in sustainability shift that could reshape standards across confectionery

British EUDR? UK government to introduce anti-deforestation rules

The proposal will affect imports from around the world, including coffee, cocoa, soy and palm oil

The climate threat to major crops - and how to mitigate it

How vulnerable are food’s biggest commodities to changing temperatures?

Lindt hits 100% cocoa milestone amid Big Confectionery sustainability drive

Lindt hits 100% certified cocoa as Big Confectionery shifts focus to responsible sourcing

Mars goes all in on renewables as emissions fall and growth climbs

Mars hits energy milestone, while maintaining growth and stepping up global investment

Iran-US peace deal: What it means for food

The deal includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

Heatwave winners and losers: what’s selling when temperatures rise?

Clear food and beverage trends emerge during a heatwave

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?

6 ways to keep microplastics out of food and drink

Microplastic contamination poses significant risks for consumers

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

Hidden plastics: tackling the drinks packaging problem

Drinks packaging may seem plastic-free, but hidden plastic remains widespread

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