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From probiotics to sleep-supporting snacks, discover how the four pillars of gut health are reshaping food and beverage innovation
News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology

From probiotics to sleep-supporting snacks, discover how the four pillars of gut health are reshaping food and beverage innovation

New research suggests natural sweetener stevioside may help boost hair growth

From Nestlé’s mass layoffs to Kraft Heinz mega demerger, global CPGs are making bold moves to survive shifting consumer demands and financial pressure

NAD⁺ is emerging as a key ingredient in the longevity space. Discover the science, product potential, and formulation challenges shaping this fast-growing category

Coca-Cola posts a strong Q3, with double-digit income growth

Downstream operators will not be required to submit due diligence statements

Problems with the system, through which businesses must submit EUDR due diligence statements, were the given reason for the regulation’s potential second delay

Nestlé is cutting 7% of its workforce. Is this bold move a reset or a risk?

GLP-1 fuels rapid food and beverage sector growth - but risks and costs mount

Sweetened drinks are linked to an even greater risk of liver disease than their sugary counterparts

Discover the top trends set to shape consumer choices and product development

In its third quarter results, the multinational has beaten expectations in several key areas, but problems remain

A breakthrough in AI forecasting is enabling producers and businesses to insure their commodities based on predicted prices for the first time

Functional bottled water wars continue between US beverage goliaths

Nestlé’s quiet exit from global methane-cutting alliance has sparked fresh scrutiny over its climate commitments

As the deforestation regulation approaches, finance initiatives are helping producers both large and small to change their ways

From creamy milk chocolate to functional dark varieties, the global chocolate market is evolving fast

The functional drinks market is booming, with health and wellness powering growth

Cocoa prices have finally cooled after a historic surge - but will the calm last?

Trade barriers are hitting the drink in multiple ways
Up the food chain
Danone’s SVP Dairy Arancha Cordero talks strategy, the role of protein, biotics and GLP-1 in dairy, and what it’s like being a female leader in food and beverage

Alfonso Gonzalez Loeschen steps in as Nespresso CEO, following a turbulent year marked by executive scandals and swift exits

Consumers are spending big on health-boosting foods and drinks, but flavour is still the dealbreaker

The RSPO’s partnership with the Dutch government gives it a key role in EUDR compliance

New chief, Philipp Navratil, wants food and beverage giant to move quickly and be ready to innovate

As talks between the two parties fall through, one question looms large: will Julie Smolyansky’s leadership survive?

Discover how brand power, smart diversification, and local strategy keep Coca-Cola fizzing at the top of the global beverage game

Dairy substitutes still face difficulty in getting through to some consumers

Nestlé fast-tracks leadership change following investor pressure

New research reveals caffeine could boost mood and energy - especially in the morning

Investors want chairman Paul Bulcke out now. With trust shaken and shares slipping, pressure mounts for Pablo Isla to take the reins early

Sustainable September
Mars, PepsiCo and ADM are partnering to help farmers adopt regenerative agriculture - boosting soil health, crop resilience and sustainability

From Kraft Heinz’s split to Mars and Kellanova’s mega-merger, the world’s biggest food brands are reshaping the industry

Sustainable September
What’s it like leading sustainability at one of the world’s largest brewers? Heineken’s senior director for global sustainability reveals how she tackles the big challenges; embraces new opportunities to drive change; and her top tips for embarking on a...

A breakthrough in cocoa fermentation could finally deliver consistent, high-quality flavour every time

Sustainable September
As crops are driven to more temperate climates, more forests are put under threat

Nestlé’s CEO scandal has rattled investors, triggering a share price dip and raising fresh concerns over leadership stability at the food giant

The UK government will consult on banning high-caffeine energy drinks for under-16s in England over health concerns. However, a new study suggests energy drinks may only be indirectly linked to poor adolescent health, so what makes them risky?

Pepsi’s new beverage innovation contains prebiotic fibres

Elliott Investment Management, with a $4bn stake in the company, wants to shake things up

Sustainable September
From energy efficiencies to refillable packaging, how is the beverage industry working towards a circular economy?

The shocking resignation of Japanese food and beverage giant Suntory’s CEO has sent shockwaves through the industry

Coca-Cola’s £3.9bn Costa Coffee acquisition is rumoured to be heading for splitsville, following years of underperformance

The former Nespresso CEO has stepped up to lead the world’s biggest food company

It’s not unheard of, but Nestlé being on its third CEO in two years is an anomaly. Here are the circumstances leading up to the appointment of new CEO Philipp Navratil

In a fragmented, complex sector, traceability remains a challenge

It turns out diet and nutrition play a crucial role in hair health

Nestlé continues move away from plant-based as market growth slows

Coca-Cola rumoured to be in talks to sell British coffee chain Costa Coffee

Scientists discover possible solution to ‘bitter’ taste in artificial sweeteners