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Cargill’s CTO on AI, innovation and where R&D is going
From AI to reformulation, the agribusiness giant’s CTO Florian Schattenmann talks future tech, passing fads and where Cargill is stepping up focus
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Up the food chain
From AI to reformulation, the agribusiness giant’s CTO Florian Schattenmann talks future tech, passing fads and where Cargill is stepping up focus

New product development
From premium brunch bacon to whole‑food mushroom steaks, the latest new product development (NPD) reveals indulgence, clean‑label innovation and seasonal creativity shaping 2026’s biggest launches

New product development
Innovation is moving at pace as brands respond to changing dietary needs, convenience demands and evolving consumer wellness habits

New product development
Innovation across gut health, premium snacking, sustainability and reduced‑sugar reformulation lead the best of the new product launches

Global Food Tech Awards 2026
The Americas are making noise on the global food tech stage in this powerful top 10 line-up of finalists

New product development
From seasonal confectionery to flavour‑led snacks, major brands are leaning into consumer demand for affordable indulgence, familiarity and novelty

Why ‘climate-proof’ cacao start-up Kokomodo is hedging its bets on an increasingly stronger future for cell cultured cocoa

From AI-powered ingredient discovery to zero-waste packaging and next-gen proteins, the top 30 global food-tech list showcases the game-changing technologies shaping the future of food

Up the food chain
Snack major Pladis is reimagining snacking with a focus on wellness and functionality. The big question: how will this shape NPD for favourites like McVitie’s, BN and Ülker?

Looking back at our Sustainable September initiative, where does the food and drink industry thrive and fall?