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Consumers want specific kinds of information about their food
News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology

Consumers want specific kinds of information about their food

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

What do companies need to do to ensure their claims are compliant in the EU?

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

There is a clear appetite for longevity supporting solutions from consumers across the globe, but uptake of supplements is yet to make pace with awareness, so what is holding back potential shoppers?

Industry must better understand how healthy ageing works

Combining tech with other forms of innovation is the only way forward

Appetite is building for food information. From ingredients to processing methods, how can industry best give shoppers want they want?

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

The plant-based protein boasts quality, versatility and efficiency

CEO Richard Zaltman discusses sustainability, tariffs and the future of food tech

Fibre is no longer just a digestive aid, it’s a driving force in food innovation

Brain food is booming. As consumers seek sharper focus and long-term cognitive health, the food industry is responding with powerful ingredients and smarter nutrition

Opinion
Joe Wicks is launching a “Killer” protein bar to expose ultra-processed foods – but his rhetoric risks misleading consumers more than the ingredients ever could

Consumers are paying more attention to health than ever
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

More consumers understand food safety than ever before, according to EFSA

Deal activity is reaching new heights this year

Sustainable September
The dangerous, microscopic plastic particles can accumulate in the edible parts of veg, study suggests

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

Opinion
Companies are aiming to give consumers what they want

Once a weight-loss juggernaut, the high-fat, low-carb keto diet is losing consumer interest

By limiting food intake, athletes could lose out on essential nutrients they need for peak performance

Goat’s and sheep’s milk, buckwheat, peas and lentils, and pine nuts are in the spotlight

Gut health is an important consideration for those using GLP-1s

Snacks are surging, alcohol is slipping, and flavour is king. Discover the biggest consumer shifts in food and drink in 2025

As consumer priorities shift, food and beverage businesses must adapt fast to survive

For older consumers, it’s important to feed the right nutrients to the gut

Kefir’s dairy-free twin has enormous growth potential

As enthusiasm for the confectionary sector declines, could weight-loss drugs have a role to play?

As GLP-1s begin to make themselves known on the continent, consumers’ habits are starting to change

Aquaculture is often touted as the solution to overfishing, but its animal welfare implications remain underexplored

Global plant-based food market thriving, with plant-based eggs emerging as fast-growing sector

The USDA predicts an abundant almond crop for California. Growers say the number is too optimistic

Despite downturn in consumer interest, plant-based diets are being promoted by governments

New techniques can improve many areas of food and agriculture. However, gene editing remains controversial

Extreme weather is changing global commodity supply chains, putting pressure on manufacturers to adapt, fast

Four years after Nestlé acquired the Bountiful Company for $5.75 billion, the Swiss conglomerate may be willing to divest itself of its vitamins, minerals and supplements brands.

After years of crisis, the olive oil industry is recovering with a strong harvest and bold sustainability moves

Price rises in Europe complement a significant dip in the US

Farmers across the bloc are now facing significantly fewer subsidies

Gut health market shows no signs of slowing as consumer interest proves unstoppable

Vitamin B3 linked with the holy grail of benefits - anti-ageing

Electrolytes take on protein as essential aid to sporting success

Europe’s farmers are disappearing. What can be done to end the exodus?

Artificial intelligence could be the key to unlocking healthier food options on supermarket shelves

Extreme weather and political unrest are squeezing Brazil nut supplies and sending prices soaring

Alt milk is losing steam as the dairy market strengthens

One of America’s best-loved food businesses has filed for bankruptcy, but not all ‘Del Monte’ companies are impacted

As heatwaves spike continent-wide, consumers need all the help they can get to stay hydrated