Archives for July 16, 2026

FN+Health vs Indulgence: Why consumers refuse to choose

Wellness is reshaping food and beverage, but indulgence still drives sales

Global Food Tech Awards EMEA

FN+What’s driving Europe’s alternative protein sector in 2026?

Industry leaders see long-term growth in Europe’s alt protein market, despite a challenging environment

Bob’s Red Mill turns to ingredient selection to reduce environmental impact

As food companies seek measurable ways to demonstrate sustainability progress, attention is increasingly shifting upstream to the farm

FN+Could almond hulls be the next big functional food ingredient?

A new GRAS determination paves the way for the agricultural byproduct to move beyond animal feed and into foods, where its fiber, antioxidants and functional properties could appeal to manufacturers across categories and applications

10 food giants in Africa

In a continent that’s a key area of growth, which food companies are dominating?

FN+From TikTok to sports nutrition to cocktails: Why pickle juice drinks are booming

Pickle juice has surged into the mainstream, fuelled by viral social media trends and growing consumer demands for functional hydration, sports recovery, novelty and bold flavours.

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