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
Protein
China Focus: Mengniu, Yili, alt protein hurdles, and the trends shaping food
From functional dairy and digitalisation to alternative proteins, we explore China’s food industry developments, emerging trends and the people shaping its future
Insect protein: What went wrong?
The sector has struggled from the beginning. But can it reinvent itself?
Protein boom powers confectionery growth
Protein is reshaping confectionery innovation, but consumers continue to put taste, texture and indulgence first
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
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
Post-GLP-1 weight regain could be mitigated by diet
A study on GLP-1 users saw those eating medically tailored meals put less weight back on than others
Hormel’s $1B Brakebush deal would nearly triple chicken’s share of its protein portfolio
The deal would add a $1.2 billion foodservice chicken business as Hormel reshapes its portfolio around higher-growth opportunities
‘The world is changing faster than we can keep up with’: Arthur D Little’s Simon Guyomard-Norman on food innovation’s next steps
Shifts in the food sector will keep innovators on their toes
Skimpflation or sustainability? The debate behind the tinned mackerel row
The suggestion that supermarket tinned mackerel contained no mackerel was always going to attract attention. Yet beyond the headlines lies a far more complicated story.
Arla to pump €63M into high-protein dairy production
Arla Foods is planning to invest more than €63 million to expand production of two of its best-selling products.
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
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
The rise of private label functional foods
Private label products are increasingly boasting functional benefits
CP Foods taps protein boom with chicken and egg push
As protein demand grows beyond traditional categories, CP Foods is still determined to grow conventional chicken and egg sectors via format innovation and accessibility enhancement
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
Functional chocolate puts formulation innovation into overdrive
Demand for protein-forward, reduced-sugar and plant-based indulgence is forcing formulators like Luker Chocolate to balance nutrition claims with the taste and texture consumers expect
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?
7 formulation challenges for plant-based meat and dairy
Taste and texture remain difficult to get right for meat and dairy substitutes
One halal standard to rule them all? Saudi Arabia’s trillion-dollar bet
A Saudi-led push to harmonise halal rules could reshape global food trade
Nestlé Russia under state control: What happens next?
As the dust settles on Russia’s takeover of Nestlé’s local operations, analysts warn the move could reshape how multinationals assess risk in the country
How bone broth is aligning with clean label and women’s health trends
Bone broth may find new relevance as consumers seek protein, simplicity and nutrient density
Alternative proteins have disappointed investors – but it’s not the end
Taste and affordability challenges have dented consumer uptake and limited the category’s commercial potential. Can the sector’s fortunes turn?
Plant-based foodservice has a menu availability problem, says GFI
Plant-based foodservice customers visit restaurants about 50% more often than meat-only consumers and spend roughly $1,950 annually at quick-service venues, according to Good Food Institute research
Once Upon a Farm Bets on innovation, coolers and category expansion to reach $1 billion
Since it’s IPO earlier this year, Once Upon a Farm aims to strengthen household penetration by innovating its core business and consistently entering new, emerging categories
How do Italians feel about alt-protein?
Traditional food cultures are often perceived to clash with new food innovations, but the truth is more complex
New Protein Watch: Dairy-free ice cream, China plans and EU ‘meaty’ ban
Dairy-free ice cream, China plans and EU ‘meaty’ ban feature in this edition of New Protein Watch
Food inflation may look tame, but rising CPG input costs suggest otherwise
August PPI data show relatively little movement in final-demand food prices, but sharp increases in grains, oilseeds, confectionery, diesel and select packaging inputs could put pressure on food and beverage makers in the months ahead
