Archives for July 10, 2026

Pioneers

How Lullaa is taking functional dairy to the next level

Milk already boasts an impressive nutritional profile, but can it compete with kefir, kombucha and protein shakes? Four Leaves Co’s award-winning functional milk offers one answer

Who will win the ingredients power struggle?

Ingredion’s takeover of Tate & Lyle is the latest deal in a rapidly changing ingredients sector, so which companies will be tomorrow’s winners?

FN+Feds ramp up ‘Made in USA’ enforcement, putting food brands on notice

New warning letters and recent settlements signal rising scrutiny of origin claims, as lawsuits surge and regulators target misleading labels beyond just manufacturing sectors

Summer Fancy Food Show

FN+Replicate or reimagine? Non-alcoholic startups choose their lane

The growing non-alcoholic category is splitting between faithful replicas and entirely new drinking experiences

Protein claims are transforming dairy – and the numbers prove it

High-protein has become dairy’s most powerful growth engine. But where are the biggest opportunities?

PepsiCo doubles down on turnaround strategy as gas prices pressure consumers

Executives say higher gas prices, not flaws in the company’s affordability, innovation and away-from-home strategy, constrained volumes

Confectionery’s innovation dilemma: Doing more with less

Rising costs, changing consumer demands and fast-moving trends are reshaping confectionery innovation. But what does it take to stand out?

Why lactose-free is dairy’s new growth engine

Lactose-free dairy is one of the sector’s biggest growth opportunities. Here’s why…

Up the food chain

FN+How PepsiCo’s nutrition lead is making Big Food healthier

PepsiCo nutrition senior director, Dr Sue Gatenby, discusses reformulation, positive nutrition, GLP-1s, and the challenges facing the industry’s next generation

Policy Picks: Indonesia palm oil, India food safety and UAE Nutri-Mark

Indonesia palm oil, India food safety and UAE Nutri-Mark feature in this edition of Policy Picks