Archives for July 21, 2026
Letter from the editor
Letter from the editor: The next chapter for specialty food
From gut health and protein to olive oil, pantry staples and retail strategy, this special edition explores how brands are transforming specialty foods into everyday essentials
Beef tallow market heats up as CPG brands ditch seed oils
A $15.8 billion market and rising, tallow gains traction across snacks and protein bars while facing competition from plant-based oils
Summer Fancy Food Show
As retail buyers demand more, seafood suppliers rethink their approach
Value-add seafood is becoming a retail growth engine
Energy drinks face growing global scrutiny over health concerns and youth consumption
Energy drinks and caffeine-based beverages are facing growing scrutiny worldwide, with regulators introducing tighter restrictions amid concerns over their health impacts and increasing consumption among younger people.
Lindt hits pricing power limit as growth slows
Organic growth weakens as Lindt targets demand recovery
How heatwaves make it harder to keep food cool
High temperatures put pressure on cold chain storage but there are ways to ease it
Creatine, GLP-1s, gut health and sleep: How storytelling opens new opportunities in sports nutrition
As the lines blur between sports nutrition and wellness, demand for traditional performance ingredients is booming. But sports nutrition brands are increasingly challenged by niche specialists that excel at emotive storytelling and lifestyle positioning.
World’s first global sustainability standard for glass unveiled
New proposals have been set out to help drive more sustainable glass production, while offering the industry consistency in measuring and reporting.
The climate shock that could reshape food costs until 2027
A strengthening El Niño is expected to drive the next wave of food inflation, leaving manufacturers with a narrowing window to protect margins before higher costs work their way through global supply chains
Over the Moo, Oreo and Dippin’ Dots chill out with summer’s coolest launches
This summer’s frozen launches are answering an industry-wide call for convenience that doesn’t compromise on quality
Growth Asia Summit 2026
Unbalanced intake, inadequate supply spur protein innovation in China – Angel Yeast
The unbalanced protein intake among Chinese consumers and insufficient domestic supply of high-quality protein are two key drivers of innovation in the market, says Angel Yeast.
The global evolution of smart food labelling
The landscape of smart food labelling has seen rapid evolution globally, but some markets are moving faster than others
Growth Asia Summit 2026
Beyond dairy: New Zealand seeks to expand global F&B acclaim
New Zealand may be best recognised globally for the quality of its dairy exports, but the island nation plans for more of its food and nutrition products to gain international renown