Archives for March 13, 2026

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EU ‘meaty’ names ban: What it means for the future of plant-based

Restrictions on naming may not be a disaster for meat alternatives

The Big One: Cyberattack that could cripple food and drink

Cyberattacks are closing in on the food and drink sector, and the next one could be catastrophic. Is the industry ready for The Big One?

Up the food chain

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Cargill’s CTO on AI, innovation and where R&D is going

From AI to reformulation, the agribusiness giant’s CTO Florian Schattenmann talks future tech, passing fads and where Cargill is stepping up focus

Whole Foods’ small-format stores could boost CPG startups

The grocer’s UK small-format rollout, together with its US LEAP accelerator and UK Brand Pitch Day events, is creating new opportunities for emerging brands

4 market opportunities revealed by Mintel Most Innovative winners

When supply chain snarls and cautious consumers dominate, winners focus on health, convenience and mindful indulgence

From humans to hounds: The protein boom hits pet food

Orijen’s Freshprey aims to deliver fresh animal-forward ingredients that’s driving premiumization across the category

Opinion

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From humanisation to cultivation, pet food is only getting more exciting

Innovation in pet food is everywhere

Sustainability Snippets: Asia report, cocoa risks and blended protein

Asia report, cocoa risks, blended protein and more feature in this edition of Sustainability Snippets