Opinion
Why CPGs stay silent but industry bodies speak loudly on UPFs
As the fallout from the Lancet’s three-part series on ultra processed foods settles across the food system, we ask who’s saying what, and what will happen next
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How GLP-1 drugs are supercharging the age of precision nutrition
Could the era of precision nutrition turn the pharma-driven metabolism revolution into a food-based one?
Could functional foods replace the need for GLP-1s?
As GLP-1 drugs disrupt the weight loss market, food and beverage players are racing to unlock the appetite-regulating power of functional ingredients
How big is the GLP-1 wave going to get, really?
As usage of weight loss medications surges and new therapies emerge, food businesses face a once-in-a-generation opportunity – or risk being left behind
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Seaweed-based functional ingredient scoops top food tech award
Scottish start-up BioMara is crowned winner of the European heats of the Global Food Tech Awards 2025. Here’s why
Why CPGs are back-sliding on sustainability – and why it matters
The food industry made bold promises – on health, on sustainability, on transparency. But now, under pressure, many of those pledges are quietly being shelved. Editor-in-chief Jess Spiring exposes the rollback and explores what this retreat means for the...
What every food and drink brand must know about AI and innovation
AI can speed up your pipeline – but it won’t tell you why everyone still picks chocolate. Here’s how to innovate without losing your edge
From candy giant to snacking powerhouse: the new Mars playbook
With an ambitious growth target for the next five years, vice president of new innovation territories at Mars, Greg Hocking, explains how it’ll achieve it through fun formats, functionality and fostering sustainable start-ups
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Unveiling 2025’s top food tech innovations
From smart packaging to AI solutions, upcycled ingredients to personalized nutrition, start-ups are redefining the future of the food and beverage sector. But which are the top technologies of the year?