Archives - March 4, 2026 - FoodNavigator.com

Inside Emmi’s growth playbook: How the Swiss dairy group is building momentum

04-Mar-2026

By Teodora Lyubomirova

The Swiss dairy major shows how to play in both health and indulgence – and win

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The future of chocolate: Innovation surges as expectations shift

04-Mar-2026

By Donna Eastlake

From rising innovation to shifting consumer demands, chocolate is entering a new era

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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz: Which foods will get pricier?

04-Mar-2026

By Flora Southey

The sudden closure of the Strait of Hormuz is triggering immediate ripple effects across global food markets

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Amazon’s disruption of Walmart is a slow work in progress

04-Mar-2026

By Timothy Inklebarger

The tech giant’s endless experimentation in grocery reveal less about innovation and more about indecision

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Farm Bill markup sparks debate over nutrition and rural policy

04-Mar-2026

By Deniz Ataman

The House Agriculture Committee began marking up the 2026 Farm, Food and National Security Act this week, which will impact federal nutrition programs, farmers and rural communities nationwide

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GLP‑1 drinks take off as brands race for $3.5bn functional growth

04-Mar-2026

By Helen Gilbert

From protein shakes to collagen coolers, brands are reinventing beverages for the GLP‑1 era and the race for dominance in this fast‑growing $3.5bn category is just beginning

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How inflation is changing premiumisation

04-Mar-2026

By Augustus Bambridge-Sutton

Consumer demand for affordable luxury is driving food to premiumise

National Snack Day: Inside the billion-dollar brands refusing to slow down

04-Mar-2026

By Gill Hyslop

From Oreo’s $4bn global machine to Uncrustables’ rapid ascent, the snack aisle’s biggest names are banking billions and still investing like challengers

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Healthier Choices: Top functional ingredients, trehalose and SmartMilk

04-Mar-2026

By Pearly Neo

Top functional ingredients, trehalose and SmartMilk feature in this edition of Healthier Choices

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Our top 10 most-read F&B industry news from Feb 2026

04-Mar-2026

By Pearly Neo

Check out our top 10 most-read food and beverage industry stories from February 2026, including GLP-1 foods in Asia, India alcohol regulations, matcha chicken nuggets and more

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Saudi introduces tougher controls to prevent food fortification fraud

04-Mar-2026

By Pearly Neo

New Saudi regulations tighten control of nutritional claims to curb food fortification fraud and protect consumers

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Functional dairy booms as tech-driven innovation renew category potential

04-Mar-2026

By Pearly Neo

Tech driven innovation is growing the potential of functional dairy, repositioning the category as a strong player in the global functional foods space