Forget breakfast: The battle for the morning snack is on
Consumers are increasingly turning to morning snacks for energy, focus and satiety, creating a fast-growing opportunity for food and beverage brands
Weight management
Dairy Innovations
Can plant proteins help ease the whey squeeze?
Surging protein demand and tight whey supplies are driving interest in hybrid formulations, with ADM and other suppliers developing plant-based ingredients to help manufacturers balance nutrition, functionality and texture
Protein boom powers confectionery growth
Protein is reshaping confectionery innovation, but consumers continue to put taste, texture and indulgence first
Creatine as a food ingredient remains popular with steady stream of new products
The ingredient once known as a sports nutrition supplement is increasingly making its way into food and beverage
Post-GLP-1 weight regain could be mitigated by diet
A study on GLP-1 users saw those eating medically tailored meals put less weight back on than others
Opinion
Beyond sugar reduction: The next challenge for food manufacturers
Low-sugar formulations no longer satisfy increasingly health-conscious consumers
Flavors of the future: global inspiration meets local innovation
Functional chocolate puts formulation innovation into overdrive
Demand for protein-forward, reduced-sugar and plant-based indulgence is forcing formulators like Luker Chocolate to balance nutrition claims with the taste and texture consumers expect
Plant-based foodservice has a menu availability problem, says GFI
Plant-based foodservice customers visit restaurants about 50% more often than meat-only consumers and spend roughly $1,950 annually at quick-service venues, according to Good Food Institute research
Food’s fight for the evening snack gets serious
From game nights to movie marathons, evening snacking has become one of food and drink’s most valuable occasions
Folgers enters functional coffee with protein, prebiotic and focus blends
JM Smucker will launch four instant-coffee varieties in November, as it pursues growth in functional beverages
GLP-1 prescriptions for young children up 310-fold
GLP-1 use among US children has risen rapidly, signalling a shift that Europe should watch closely
Beyond ‘GLP-1 friendly’: The nutrition opportunity food brands are missing
Health experts point to muscle, bone and cardiovascular health as key priorities for consumers taking GLP-1 medications and navigating midlife, creating opportunities for food and beverage brands to connect functional nutrition with consumer education
Is the snack market slowing? How changing habits are reshaping the industry
Despite strong growth forecasts, questions are emerging over the future of the snacking sector
Taipei Mega Food Shows 2026
‘All about health’: Bebop takes dairy-free ice cream across APAC
Bebop is targeting APAC markets with a dairy-free, plant-fat ice cream as it seeks to scale beyond Taiwan
Could GLP-1 safety concerns affect uptake?
Reports of side-effects and deaths may complicate the success of the weight-loss drugs
Overturning 7 industry assumptions about the GLP-1 consumer
The newest evidence challenges some of the food industry’s most comfortable conclusions about GLP-1 consumers
The three forces rewriting the food industry playbook
Three emerging consumer tools are set to transform food demand and challenge the industry’s traditional growth model
‘Worth it’ replaces ‘more is more’ as indulgence evolves
Confectionery indulgence is shifting from ‘more is more’ to ‘worth it’ as consumers prioritise quality, experience, wellness and sustainability
Louis Dreyfus Company targets pea protein off-notes with new isolate
As demand for plant-based dairy and protein sodas surges, a new large-scale Canadian facility is producing purified pea protein isolates to eliminate sensory off-notes and support emerging dietary needs
GLP-1s could be linked to more than 150 deaths
Data on the drugs’ side-effects has highlighted potential risks
Germany first EU country to launch Wegovy oral GLP-1
Use of the GLP-1 pill will expand with more EU countries to follow later this year – food and beverage will need to be ready
From calories to nutrients: How diet culture has shifted
GLP-1 drugs, protein trends and glucose monitoring are reshaping diet culture, pushing nutrients ahead of once-popular calorie counting
GLP-1 for weight loss exceeds use for diabetes management
Numerator and Kantar data show weight loss has become the dominant reason for GLP-1 use in the US and globally
IFT FIRST
Ingredion: Better-for-you foods hinge on texture as much as nutrition
As consumers push for less sugar and cleaner labels, thin beverages and chalky proteins can derail a product’s success
GLP-1 beverage innovation outpaces regulation, creating challenges for drinks manufacturers
Beverage innovation in the GLP-1 space is moving faster than regulations, meaning drinks companies could be facing “significant complexity” new research has warned.
From Three Square Meals to the Snack Universe
The traditional three-meal day falls from favour as consumers choose spontaneous snacking
The next grocery battle isn’t price – it’s relevance
A new phase of grocery shopping is emerging, one that will push brands to compete on relevance rather than rely on inflation-driven dollar growth, private-label gains or consumers trading down
Wegovy oral GLP-1 approved for use in the UK
The Wegovy semaglutide pill will be available for private prescription in the coming weeks
