Will coffee prices continue to rise?
A flurry of trading activity has led to a boost in coffee prices
Archives for July 23, 2026
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Upcycling enters new phase as startups unlock premium ingredients from food sidestreams
Advances in extraction, refining and on-site processing showcased at IFT FIRST are shifting upcycling from a sustainability strategy to a platform for premium proteins, bioactives and functional fibers
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FDA to hand off food inspections to states
The administration’s BRIDGE Project is working to shift responsibility to states by 2030
Mars bets on Summerween as Halloween becomes a season
The confectionery giant is producing Halloween candy in the spring and bringing products to shelves in summer as consumers increasingly treat Halloween as a multi-month occasion
McCormick reveals big plans and exec team for Unilever Foods merger
McCormick has announced a trio of major updates for the combined business, following the proposed merger with Unilever’s Foods business announced earlier this year.
Nestlé unveils €4.9bn drinks giant Peranel in portfolio shake-up
Nestlé announces new €4.9bn standalone water and premium beverages company, in partnership with Platinum Equity
5 functional snack trends for an ageing world
Older consumers are becoming one of the food industry’s fastest-growing demographics, prompting snack manufacturers to rethink everything from ingredients and nutrition to texture, packaging and portion sizes
Nestlé’s turnaround gains momentum despite profit drop
Nestlé delivers stronger organic growth and improving volumes in H1 2026, but net profit falls 31.4%
EFSA slashes TFA safety limits amid food contamination concerns
EFSA significantly lowers safe intake level for trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) as a result of “new scientific evidence”