GLP-1 for weight loss exceeds use for diabetes management
Numerator and Kantar data show weight loss has become the dominant reason for GLP-1 use in the US and globally
Archives for August 5, 2026
Red tape sinks world’s first floating dairy farm
The pioneering floating dairy farm that became a global symbol of urban food production is being sold after regulatory hurdles, infrastructure challenges and uncertainty over its future location
Letter from the editor
Science, trust and the next era of food innovation
From combating food misinformation to redefining healthy eating and scaling AI-enabled innovation, IFT FIRST 2026 underscored how evidence-based science is reshaping the future of food
Hollywood snack collabs: Why movie tie-ins keep winning for CPG brands
Snacks are the biggest beneficiary of Hollywood-powered marketing, with 60% of consumers noticing brand collabs “often or always” and 68% saying they’ve purchased a co-branded or special edition product
Court clears way for lawsuit challenging US ban on FODMAP labeling
The ruling reverses a 2024 dismissal and allows a challenge to federal limits on low-FODMAP package labels to move forward, potentially reaching the US Supreme Court
Full-fat dairy cleared in new study challenging diet advice
A new study suggests adults can consume three servings of full-fat dairy a day without adverse effects on weight, body fat or cholesterol, adding fresh fuel to the debate over saturated fat and dairy nutrition
5 food ingredients for bone health – what manufacturers need to know
With interest in bone health rising, manufacturers can leverage key ingredients and nutrient combinations to meet demand
From Mars to Intersnack: Are family dynasties becoming food’s new dealmakers?
As public markets keep discounting listed food companies, family-controlled giants are stepping in with the patience – and the premiums – to buy them
The GLP-1 effect reaches ANZ
New research suggests Australia and New Zealand are following the same GLP-1-driven consumer shifts seen elsewhere, offering an early indication of where the wider APAC food market could head next
IFT FIRST
Is fibermixxing the new fibermaxxing?
Growing consumer interest in specific fibers is prompting the promotion of fiber diversity as a way to deliver multiple health benefits while supporting product innovation
Does the future of dairy protein lie in specialisation?
As protein expands beyond sports nutrition into everyday foods, having tailored dairy proteins designed for different health outcomes is key
5 trends shaping global energy drink recipes
From GLP-1 to naturalness, the evolution of energy drinks worldwide is being driven by a variety of different trends