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Nestlé’s alt chocolate bet is make-or-break for cocoa-free
This is no ordinary product launch. The stakes are high for cocoa-free chocolate
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Can fermented bean protein be the new ‘it’ category?
Wildbrine bets big on creating a new category with its fermented chickpea salads
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The new paradox: Protein vs processing
Protein is the snack industry’s hottest claim but if the foods delivering it are still ultra-processed, the sector may be building its next health halo on shaky ground
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Middle East turmoil exposes dairy to new challenges
No one expected plain sailing in 2026 – but a fresh conflict in the Gulf introduces new variables
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Food and beverage still has a gender problem
Women can make it big in Big Food, but its most powerful seat still skews male
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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
Top 5 innovations fuelling Ferrero’s growth - and what’s next
Ferrero is growing steadily, with new products and expanding brands helping to drive sales. How do we predict the pipeline to evolve?
At what point does ‘transparency’ become operational chaos?
In the US, the drive for ingredient transparency is beginning to feel less like steady progress and more like a stress test for the modern food system
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The line between snacking and confectionery is disappearing
Over time, the world’s biggest confectionery companies have rebranded their products as ‘snacks’. So what’s the problem?
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The UPF problem: No more burying heads in the sand
Food and beverage brands can no longer ignore the ultra-processed food problem. It’s time to lean in
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If better-for-you is out, why is Cadbury all in?
Cadbury is snapping up health tech, just as the trend starts to crumble
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Health is the next frontier for meat alternatives
Companies are aiming to give consumers what they want
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GLP-1 users are undernourished: why F&B needs to fill the gap
Nutrient gaps in GLP-1 diets present a challenge and an opportunity for the food industry
Do consumers really want less sugar? The sweet debate unwrapped
As sugar reduction reshapes sweets and snacks, are brands keeping pace with what consumers want?
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...
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Enough is enough! Let plant-based products use meaty names
The European Commission is once again attempting to police plant-based language
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First Mars, now Ferrero: Why confectioners are betting big on snacks
It’s not a one-off. Confectionery giants want in on snacks, and here’s why
‘Manosphere’ driving young males to eat more meat
There’s nothing manlier than chowing down on a blue or rare steak, according to the ‘manosphere’
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Don’t judge a book by its cover - why not all PFAS are harmful
Chris Hartfield of the NFU dissects the narrative around PFAS, responding to a FoodNavigator article on potential replacements for the chemical
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Can EU food & drink pull it together to tackle Trump’s trade tariffs?
Will we see nations unite under the common cause of fighting Donald Trump’s heinous taxes? Editor Nicholas Robinson asks
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Can food manufacture survive the growing commodity crisis?
We risk becoming desensitised to the dramatic headlines warning of a food shortage disaster. But it’s all true, writes Editor Nicholas Robinson
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Is this the end of brand loyalty?
Private label is reshaping the European retail sector. Can brands fight back?
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Maximising innovation opportunities in functional food and beverage
Developing innovative new food and beverage products with functional benefits can be a high stakes game. But get it right and the rewards are even higher
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‘Trendgation’ or innovation overload? NPD has become invisible
Food and drink NPD has gotten itself stuck in a rut. Or has it?
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Can Unilever’s CEO really ‘influencer’ sales higher?
Big food player Unilever is double-tapping its influencer strategy in a bid to grow sales
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How can F&B stay ahead of shifting sustainability legislation?
How food and drink businesses can stay ahead of the curve while sustainability legislation shifts
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It’s the ‘eggconomy’, stupid. Can food inflation topple Trump?
Egg prices have broken records in the United States, reaching near $5 a dozen. President Donald Trump swore he’d beat inflation, but can he crack rising food and drink prices?
Cost and climate remain consumers' ‘biggest concerns’
Two-thirds of Europeans cite cost-of-living as their main concern, while 62% are conscious of climate change
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‘Turmoil’ as Trump’s 25% trade tariff edges closer for EU
Talk of an EU trade tariff had gone quiet, but this week US president Donald Trump ramped up the threats
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Cocoa prices and Trump: global food’s biggest anxieties
Many of the world’s biggest food and drink makers, such as Mondelēz International and Unilever, boasted strong 2024 financials, but they all warn of a tough year ahead
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How to submit the most successful ‘cell dossier’ in Europe
There’s a reluctance from manufacturers to submit Novel cell dossiers, but it doesn’t have to be a challenge
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Own-label health foods: the next sales frontier for supermarkets
Can the supermarkets finally take the health and functional foods category for their own?
Standardised labelling needed to help confused consumers
Consumers are stumped by the plethora of labelling types used across the food and drink they eat.
Unilever, Nestlé, EUDR, UPF and commodity hikes. FoodNavigator reviews 2024
Food and beverage was not short of drama or two in 2024, with some of the biggest stories gripping the sector almost from day one.
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Mondelēz’s Hershey interest is a defensive move against Mars Kellanova
Mondelēz International’s rumoured bid for The Hershey Company would create a big business, but would it be big enough to counter the potential threat of a dominating Mars Kellanova?
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Vegetarian Butcher sale the start of Unilever’s brutal €1bn clear out – what’s next?
Unilever’s food brand shake-up will put the Vegetarian Butcher on the chopping block, raising questions about what brands could be next.
Future Food-Tech 2024
Is food and drink innovation broken? Lessons in getting it right
Food and drink industry insiders suggest sector innovation may need to be reset if it is to launch products with sustainable market cut through.
Affordability still major barrier to plant-based adoption
When it comes to promoting a plant-based diet, one consumer belief is proving tough to break.
How is the plant-based seafood industry innovating for the future?
The plant-based industry has come under scrutiny, in recent years, with critics lambasting its ingredients and production methods. Now, plant-based seafood manufacturers are fighting back, through innovation.
Do consumers believe ‘better-for-you’ marketing on snacks?
The wellness industry is booming, with health and fitness trends becoming popular amongst consumers and profitable for brands. But do consumers trust the ‘better-for-you’ marketing printed on the products they buy?
Is seasonal eating making a comeback?
From Egyptian potatoes to Mexican strawberries, the European food system operates on a whatever you want, whenever you want it, basis. But are consumers turning away from international imports and instead embracing local produce?
Regenerative agriculture: How manufacturers and farmers are working together
Regenerative agriculture has gained widespread attention in recent years as manufacturers and consumers grow to fully understand its importance. But how are farmers approaching it and what challenges are they facing?
Has the plant-based trend peaked?
The plant-based trend has been on the up and up in recent years. But has it finally peaked and, if yes, can the plant-based industry do anything to prevent a decline?
Eco-friendly food colouring: How one company is cutting carbon
The food industry is coming under increasing pressure to reduce its carbon footprint and find more sustainable ways to operate. Food colouring manufacturer Exberry tells us how it's cutting carbon intensity, and improving water efficiency, for greener...
Could healthy food targets imposed on supermarkets help to reduce obesity rates?
As obesity levels continue to rise across the globe, we look at whether healthy food targets for supermarkets could help to tackle the issue.
Personalised nutrition: What do consumers really think of this new trend?
Personalised nutrition has been hailed as the future of effective nutrition. But how do consumers really feel about it? And is it truly the future of healthy eating?
Should vanilla production be stopped?
Vanilla is one of the most common flavours for sweet treats around the world. But is the farming of this much-loved spice sustainable? And, if not, should we be consuming it at all?
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Expert vs consumer sensory panels: Best of both worlds?
If consumers don't like a product, they won't buy it. Testing with sensory panels can help determine consumer liking, so what kind of sensory panel should manufacturers go for?
Plant-based: Why some consumers make the switch and others steer clear
Plant-based diets have grown in popularity in recent years, so what’s encouraging the increased interest in plant-based alternatives and why might others avoid them?
Food swaps to stop biodiversity loss
We’ve all heard of the rallying World War Two cry, ‘Dig for Victory’, urging citizens to combat food shortages by growing fruits and vegetable in their allotments and gardens. Well, now people are being urged to make food swaps to stop biodiversity loss....