
Food trend predictions 2026 - and it’s not all about protein
Protein may dominate formulations in 2026, but new trends are set to shape the year ahead
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Protein may dominate formulations in 2026, but new trends are set to shape the year ahead

It’s that time of year when industry experts gaze into their crystal ball. But in 2026, one trend stands above the rest

Opinion
Now that the Magnum Company has officially spun out from Unilever, what’s its direction of travel?

It’s official: a new independent giant now rules the ice cream world. We explore the €8bn Magnum Co’s journey to the top

From Finland to Italy, Peru to the UK, four start-ups are on a mission to transform the sugar reduction landscape

Innovation cycles take time. But artificial intelligence promises to change that - at lightening speed

The Protein Brewery is celebrating a positive scientific opinion from Europe’s food safety agency. So when will its new mycoprotein ingredient hit the market?

Industry is racing to serve a fast-growing consumer group. Here are four innovation pathways - from market-ready solutions to lab breakthroughs and early-stage ideas

Opinion
Food and beverage brands can no longer ignore the ultra-processed food problem. It’s time to lean in

Opinion
Cadbury is snapping up health tech, just as the trend starts to crumble