What do consumers think of cultivated meat?
Attitudes towards the category, which has not yet arrived on European shelves, are still developing
Packaging & labelling
Heatwave risks: How food manufacturers can prepare now
As Europe heats up, food must be ready
Is shrinkflation illegal now?
A recent court case involving Mondelēz suggests FMCGs could be penalised for reducing pack sizes. But is this really the case?
Why packaging decisions can’t be left to the last minute
Packaging isn’t just a container, it’s a decision that affects cost, brand, sustainability and compliance, so it should be planned early, not tacked on later
Mondelēz International loses court case over Milka shrinkflation
Changing the weight labelling is not enough to avoid deception, the court ruled
Iran conflict drains the colour from snack packs
Calbee’s decision to strip colour from its packaging amid naphtha shortages is an early warning that the Iran conflict is beginning to fracture the petrochemical supply chains underpinning the global food industry
Do UPFs pose greater risk of plastic packaging harms?
Chemicals from single-use plastics may increase health risk to consumers
Consumer caution throws global packaging into turmoil
Packaging volumes are suffering due to consumer caution
Could the GLP-1 boom open the door to shrinkflation?
Users of the drugs want smaller portions - this could help food companies save money
How ‘GLP-1 friendly’ claims are regulated in the UK and EU
Can brands promote food for GLP-1 users on pack?
Retro and nostalgia: Why consumers are looking to the past
Consumers seek comfort and familiarity from food
EU ‘meaty’ names ban agreed, ‘burger’ and ‘sausage’ exempt
The ban will go ahead, but certain words will be allowed
What US tariff ruling means for European F&B
It turns out much of the US’s tariff policy wasn’t legal. What does that mean for European food business?
Opinion
The ultra-processed foods debate has nuance - let’s recognise it
To understand how processing affects food consumption, don’t caricature either side of the debate
Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariff policy
The decision is likely to spark a wave of lawsuits from businesses across the food and beverage industry and beyond
Fish fraud threatens industry profits and consumer safety
The fish and aquaculture sector is rife with mislabelling of fish species, adulteration, and outright theft
Infant formula crisis: How brands react when recalls go global
When the infant formula crisis emerged, communications teams at Nestlé will have mobilised. Here are the likely steps businesses take at crunch time
Why the FDA is revisiting gluten disclosure
FDA’s latest Request for Information (RFI) could reshape how gluten-containing ingredients are disclosed – raising new compliance questions for brands and offering clearer signals for consumers who rely on accurate labeling
Kraft Heinz demerger: Will the $28.7bn break-up pay off?
After the collapse of a major merger, Kraft Heinz plans to split into two companies. Will this bold move unlock growth or expose new risks?
Why consumers are embracing premium beverages in 2026
Affordable luxuries are appealing to consumers in a tough economic climate
EU ‘meaty’ names ban unlikely to go ahead: Why talks collapsed
Confusion during talks has postponed the decision on the ban
Clean-label: How ingredients lists can be made shorter
Companies are aiming to streamline their ingredients lists
Cost-cutting in food: How tech and ingredients can keep expenses down
Precision fermentation and ingredient diversification could provide answers for struggling food companies
Consumers are confused by plant-based meat – but not by names
Meat-related terminology makes little difference to how confused consumers are with meat alternatives
Could the EU ban on ‘meaty’ names be extended to the UK?
Thanks to a deal earlier this year, labelling restrictions for meat alternatives may spread beyond the EU’s borders
Transparency demanded as trust in food system declines
Consumers want specific kinds of information about their food
EU ‘meaty’ names ban: What now?
As the plant-based industry pushes back against the ban, how likely is it to be implemented?
How functional food claims are regulated
What do companies need to do to ensure their claims are compliant in the EU?
Mondelēz trials paper packaging for Cadbury Heroes campaign
Cadbury Heroes gets a sustainable makeover as Mondelēz trials paper tubs
Raw chocolate: The trend to watch
Raw and minimally-processed chocolate is bringing bold flavours, rustic textures, and transparency to the premium confectionery space
Confectionery market to hit $278bn by 2032 as candy sales surge
The confectionery market is entering a new growth phase, driven by evolving consumer preferences, seasonal demand, and innovation in non-chocolate formats
Food categories that have weathered the cost-of-living storm - and those that haven’t
When costs are high, consumers are more discerning with their wallets
UPFs are not the devil to clean-label’s angel
Are ultra-processed foods really the enemy?
Sustainable September
Nanoplastics in vegetables threaten consumers
The dangerous, microscopic plastic particles can accumulate in the edible parts of veg, study suggests
European Commission sued over labelling secrecy
The EU has refused to release documents over shelved plans to roll out mandatory front-of-pack labelling
Coca-Cola’s Playbook: Brand power, local strategy & global impact
Discover how brand power, smart diversification, and local strategy keep Coca-Cola fizzing at the top of the global beverage game
Opinion
The best of both worlds: Making blended foods work
Blended foods promise the best of both worlds, but getting them right is no easy feat. Discover the science behind creating hybrid products that deliver on taste, texture, and sustainability
Top food and beverage disruptions in 2025
From labour shortages to climate chaos, the food and beverage industry is fighting fires on all fronts
How regulators are shaping the future of novel foods
From cell-cultivated meat to precision-fermented dairy, regulators are stepping up to support innovation
Food and beverage trends 2025: What’s hot and what’s not
Snacks are surging, alcohol is slipping, and flavour is king. Discover the biggest consumer shifts in food and drink in 2025
3 megatrends disrupting food and beverage
As consumer priorities shift, food and beverage businesses must adapt fast to survive
Gluten-free market to hit $13.67bn by 2030
Gluten-free is no longer niche. With the market growing fast, brands are racing to overcome production hurdles for new product development
Food safety emergency: What’s causing the recall spike?
Food recalls have hit record highs - costing billions, shaking consumer trust, and exposing cracks in global supply chains
Cans to be canned? Consumers turn away from shelf-stable food
Del Monte’s bankruptcy has brought the decline of canned food into focus
UPF linked to 10% higher mortality risk in high consumers
Major new study links ultra-processed foods to early death, intensifying consumer concern and putting pressure on the food industry to act
Gen Z still wants sustainable packaging
Younger people buck the trend of declining interest in sustainability
What Switzerland’s new welfare labels mean for food producers
Switzerland has “levelled-up” its animal welfare labelling rules, but not everyone is happy with the new rules
Why was the Green Claims Directive withdrawn?
The anti-greenwashing legislation would have put significant administrative burden on food
Private label beats brands in battle for supremacy
With half of global shoppers choosing supermarket own brands, we discover if the age of branded food and beverage is over
Food industry failing Europe’s children
Top baby food brands accused of misleading parents with high sugar and low nutrient products