EU ‘meaty’ names ban: What now?
As the plant-based industry pushes back against the ban, how likely is it to be implemented?
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Consumers want to know how food tech works: a challenge for industry
When it comes to cell cultivation and precision fermentation, consumers want more clarity. But what kind of information is best shared? And how?
Nestlé, Mars, Unilever, Ferrero & Kraft Heinz: The big CPG shake-up continues
From Nestlé’s mass layoffs to Kraft Heinz mega demerger, global CPGs are making bold moves to survive shifting consumer demands and financial pressure
Can Nestlé bounce back? New CEO charts bold path to revive growth
Philipp Navratil is shaking things up at Nestlé, but can he restore the company’s fortunes and inject much-needed growth?
EUDR: Delay will only impact smaller operators
Downstream operators will not be required to submit due diligence statements
Nestlé to cut 16,000 jobs in Q3 results shake-up
Nestlé is cutting 7% of its workforce. Is this bold move a reset or a risk?
Gourmey buys Vital Meat in major cultivated merger
The merged company will be renamed Parima in a consolidation of France’s cultivated meat sector
Bezos Centre boss on barriers to market for alternative proteins
Precision fermentation and cultivated meat have a long way to go before they can be sold to consumers
Information is the new must-have in food
Appetite is building for food information. From ingredients to processing methods, how can industry best give shoppers want they want?
UPF labelling is coming - but in what form?
Ultra-processed foods could soon be immediately recognisable front-of-pack
Top 3 new food & beverage trends for 2026
Discover the top trends set to shape consumer choices and product development
EU Parliament votes to ban ‘meaty names’
The ban would severely restrict labelling for meat alternatives in the EU
Top 5 foods fuelling the brain health boom
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
Nutritional dark matter: The next frontier in food science
The discovery of ‘nutritional dark matter’ is unlocking new paths for smarter food innovation, targeted health benefits, and precision nutrition
Eat-Lancet’s ideal diet: Why 99% of the world isn’t following it
Less than one percent of people eat in line with the Eat-Lancet Commission’s planetary health diet. What would it take to get absolutely everyone on board?
Meatly on the next steps for cultivated meat
Scaling and achieving mass market pricing are the next hurdles for Meatly, and cultivated meat as a whole
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NotCo on boosting F&B innovation in challenging times
Food and beverage is ripping up the rule book to innovate for the future
The Protein Brewery’s plan to survive the alt protein slump
New CEO Thijs Bosch maps out The Protein Brewery’s path forward in a challenging alt protein market
5 tips to achieve regulatory approval for novel foods
How can applicants prepare for the all-important approval process?
UPFs are not the devil to clean-label’s angel
Are ultra-processed foods really the enemy?
Taste trumps all in functional food and beverage
Consumers are spending big on health-boosting foods and drinks, but flavour is still the dealbreaker
Sustainable September
EUDR: How companies can ensure Indigenous rights are protected
Land use must be negotiated with Indigenous peoples
European Commission wants to delay EUDR, again
The Environment Commissioner hopes lawmakers will agree to postpone the deforestation regulation yet another year
Food ingredients see M&A boom
Deal activity is reaching new heights this year
Shrinkflation backfires: Brands risk customer loyalty in cost-saving strategy
Are manufacturers risking it all to save a few pennies?
Nestlé CEO wants “better, smarter and faster”
New chief, Philipp Navratil, wants food and beverage giant to move quickly and be ready to innovate
Cocoa crisis: Production threatened by black pod disease
Black pod disease is the latest infection to impact production of the beloved bean
Nestlé chairman Paul Bulcke resigns amid CEO scandal
Nestlé fast-tracks leadership change following investor pressure
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
Up the food chain
Aleph Farms’ Didier Toubia on GLP-1s and protein trends: a new cultivated meat strategy
Blending cultivated meat with plant-based ingredients isn’t a stop-gap for Aleph Farms, explains co-founder and CEO Didier Toubia. It’s a way of truly differentiating cultured meat from the real thing
Exclusive: Why Europeans are so slow to embrace food tech innovation
Europeans are dragging their feet when it comes to adopting new foods. And it’s not a question of regulation
Sustainable September
Mars, PepsiCo and ADM join forces to advance ag-tech
Mars, PepsiCo and ADM are partnering to help farmers adopt regenerative agriculture - boosting soil health, crop resilience and sustainability
Unilever, Mars, Ferrero & Kraft Heinz: A story of spin-offs, splits, mergers & acquisitions
From Kraft Heinz’s split to Mars and Kellanova’s mega-merger, the world’s biggest food brands are reshaping the industry
Quorn cuts additives and embraces health trend
The legacy brand is responding to consumer demand for clean label foods
Opinion
Health is the next frontier for meat alternatives
Companies are aiming to give consumers what they want
Keto’s collapse: The end of a diet era
Once a weight-loss juggernaut, the high-fat, low-carb keto diet is losing consumer interest
‘Meaty’ names ban: One step closer after key Parliament vote
The European Parliament wants to further restrict labelling for meat alternatives
Kraft Heinz split: What happens now?
Kraft Heinz is officially splitting into two companies. What does this mean for its iconic brands, shareholders, and the future of the food industry?
Nestlé investor trust shaken following CEO scandal
Nestlé’s CEO scandal has rattled investors, triggering a share price dip and raising fresh concerns over leadership stability at the food giant
Global guidance on meat and dairy consumption in the works
What’s the optimal intake of animal-source foods?
How do GLP-1 drugs impact gut health?
As GLP-1 weight loss drugs skyrocket in popularity, their impact on gut health is raising questions
What the EU-Mercosur deal means for food and agriculture
A wide-ranging trade deal with South American countries promises wide-reaching changes to food trade
Sustainability September
Food industry must act now to avoid climate disaster
Extreme weather is devastating crops and driving up food prices. Can innovation save global food security?
Top food and beverage disruptions in 2025
From labour shortages to climate chaos, the food and beverage industry is fighting fires on all fronts
Meat juggernaut JBS launches new plant-based company
The world’s biggest meat company is launching a ‘new leader in European plant-based food’
Kraft Heinz split announcement expected within days
A major split could be announced this week, reshaping the food giant and unlocking billions in value
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
Protein quality essential consideration for consumer health
Not all protein sources provide equal health benefits
Cultivated meat M&A: Meatable buys Uncommon Bio platform
The acquisition gives it access to staff, technology and intellectual property rights