Nestlé commits $1bn to North America expansion strategy
Swiss food and beverage giant unveils $1bn investment aimed at boosting manufacturing, supporting agriculture and accelerating growth across North America
Beverage
Beyond Meat launches energy drink
The plant-based company’s diversification continues
What is next for food and beverage cargo thefts after the surge in 2025?
After a sharp rise in 2025, reported thefts have declined in 2026, but shifting product trends, freight hotspots and evolving fraud tactics continue to challenge CPG supply chains
Why Coke and Pepsi are using soda to win sports fans
While sports drinks and water are more closely tied to athletic performance, soda brands such as Pepsi, Sprite and Mountain Dew are using sports partnerships to connect with fans rather than athletes
Nestlé backs landmark effort to improve cancer care
Food and beverage giant partners with the WSSO to make nutrition a standard part of cancer surgery care worldwide
Processed food diet could worsen vaccine side effects
Changes in the microbiome due to diet may have increased fever symptoms following the Covid-19 vaccine
As Thanksgiving budgets tighten, brands must justify their price
Thanksgiving shoppers still want abundance, but every purchase must earn its place
Creatine as a food ingredient remains popular with steady stream of new products
The ingredient once known as a sports nutrition supplement is increasingly making its way into food and beverage
Could conflict in Ethiopia threaten coffee?
Ethiopia, one of the world’s largest coffee producers, is once again in conflict
Drinking beauty: Mashiro taps trend with collagen, GABA, and placenta
Japan’s Mashiro is expanding its beauty-from-within portfolio in South East Asia, targeting demand for collagen, sleep, and wellness products
Growth drivers in Japan’s food and drink landscape
Affordability, health, product safety, and convenience as important considerations shaping Japanese consumers’ purchasing decisions
What is the best way to talk to organic shoppers?
New Organic Trade Association research explores how Gen Z and millennial shoppers respond to organic messaging and what marketers may be overlooking as the category looks to its next phase of growth
Meal replacements may satisfy demand for satiety as well as convenience
‘Nutritionally complete’ drinks aim to provide consumers with all the nutrients they need. But they can do much more
Could PepsiCo’s snack turnaround offer a blueprint for its struggling beverage business?
As pricing changes, portfolio innovation and renewed investment help revive North American snack volumes, CEO Ramon Laguarta is looking to improve soft-drink performance through increased marketing, focused innovation and stronger execution
Barry Callebaut’s move beyond chocolate fails to convince investors
Chocolate producer’s transition into complete product solutions is designed to unlock growth, but investors remain unconvinced
Nestlé signs biggest-ever global brand deal with NBA
World’s biggest CPG bets on basketball to reach the next generation, signing 21-market NBA deal
The future of cocoa: Why volatility’s here to stay
Climate change, ageing plantations and fragile supply chains are putting cocoa under unprecedented pressure. The industry’s response could determine the future of chocolate itself
Coca-Cola Co’s new Topo Chico Colección signals a new era for sparkling water
From premium provenance and adventurous flavors to functional benefits and kids’ beverages, a wave of new launches is expanding what sparkling water can be, and the occasions it can own
How airports are driving trial for beverage brands
For many travelers, the airport has become a destination for beverage discovery
From Kyoho grape to pickle: Why beverage brands are taking more risks with flavour
Step aside, orange and cola – global fruits, unusual botanicals and unexpected combinations are pushing beverage innovation beyond the familiar
Chocolate without cocoa? Why the industry’s taking alternatives seriously
Can alt cocoa secure chocolate’s future? As supply pressures mount, manufacturers are increasingly turning to cocoa-free and hybrid alternatives
Nestlé’s Coffee mate doubles down on flavor and texture with brand refresh
As coffee customization rises, Coffee mate refreshes its look and launches a new campaign centered around creative expression
Opinion
Beyond sugar reduction: The next challenge for food manufacturers
Low-sugar formulations no longer satisfy increasingly health-conscious consumers
Does Europe’s CBD market have a future?
A positive opinion from EFSA is the beginning of a regulatory shift, but it may not be enough
Coca-Cola names former Monster Energy executive Rob Gehring as North America president
The Coca-Cola Company has appointed Rob Gehring as president of North America.
Saudi’s Kinza on why localisation is key to ASEAN Success
Saudi soft drinks brand Kinza is entering ASEAN for the first time, using deep localisation across products, supply chains and retail to drive growth
5 clues to the future of grocery in Whole Foods’ latest LEAP Cohort
From culturally specific flavors to functional foods that don’t look like supplements, the 10 brands selected for Whole Foods’ 2026 accelerator offer a window into where the retailer sees opportunity
Why Oatly is going big on fibre
Unlike protein, fibre plays more naturally to oatmilk’s strengths
Nestlé takes Starbucks home as cold caffeine craze heats up
Nestlé capitalises on demand for cold caffeinated drinks with Starbucks Refreshers Concentrates
Protein, coffee and convenience drive Chobani’s next phase of expansion
Health and wellness trends have galvanised demand for nutrient-rich foods, supporting sales expansion across key dairy categories. US Greek yogurt major Chobani is taking note
Do consumers actually like pumpkin spice?
The ingredient signals the arrival of autumn every year
FDA’s GRAS overhaul could add pressure to agency – can AI help?
SciPinion says its new SciBridge Safety Suite can help companies identify and document similarities between new ingredients and substances FDA has previously reviewed, potentially easing pressure on an already resource-constrained agency
Flavors of the future: global inspiration meets local innovation
Why apple pie could be fall’s next breakout flavor trend
Apple’s rise in protein bars and social-first beverage content points to shifting trends in fall flavors beyond pumpkin spice
Flavors of the future: global inspiration meets local innovation
Flavor via fermentation reaches new efficiency with AI
AI simulations could help Crush Dynamics reduce energy use by an expected 30% while optimizing fermented grape purées and powders used to reduce sugar and sodium in food formulations
Flavors of the future: global inspiration meets local innovation
Letter from the editor: Flavors of the future
From Filipino ube to North African harissa – how are global flavors shaping CPG innovation and what ingredients are leading the charge?