News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
While Nestlé has reached this particular milestone ahead of schedule, it positions the achievement as one step in a longer-term strategy focused on cleaner labels, product innovation and greater consumer trust
Attitudes towards the category, which has not yet arrived on European shelves, are still developing
While the two formats both provide vegan alternatives to animal-sourced products, one is a clear winner in terms of market share
Plant-based meat gets all the attention, but it’s actually traditional foods that dominate the sector
Who is benefitting from consumer scepticism around UPFs - and who isn’t?
New health studies are reigniting a global battle over artificial sweeteners, leaving brands, regulators and consumers divided
Opinion
The popularity of traditional ways of eating is incongruent with the current food landscape
What trends are driving changes in the F&B industry?
The plant-based company’s struggles have worsened, not improved
The gut health trend is entering its next phase – one shaped by sharper science, smarter consumers and big opportunities
Industry can do more to encourage healthy diets
Trends shaping the future of chocolate and the opportunities they create for the confectionery industry
What do Italian consumers want from food?
Functional foods are often ultra-processed – but can they be clean label?
The market expands as consumers increasingly see pets as equal parts of the family
Foods that do not meet the definition of ‘non-ultra-processed’ are UPFs by default
Finance professional turned food entrepreneur Masuma Zahara Bukhari brings an exotic flair to the fast-growing functional dairy-free category
Chocolate is undergoing a dramatic transformation. From cutting‑edge cocoa‑free innovation to the rise of premium indulgence, discover how makers and brands are reinventing the world’s favourite treat
Three major food and beverage trend battles are set to define 2026, but which will triumph, and which will be left behind?
Opinion
By explicitly cutting off novel foods from use in regulatory sandboxes, the EU is stifling innovation
Companies are aiming to streamline their ingredients lists
Discover the trends shaping performance, recovery, and longevity in the next generation of sports nutrition
The global food and beverage ingredients market is booming. But what are the trends powering industry growth?
Discover the five trends that will define 2026, and why agility, authenticity, and technology will determine who succeeds and who fails
The Lancet’s latest series linking ultra-processed foods (UPFs) to harm across multiple organs has reignited debate over their role in public health
The landmark study series is the biggest blow yet to UPFs
A wide-ranging study from The Lancet is the most damning blow to ultra-processed foods yet
The ingredients company suggests that its focus on fruit and veg puts it in a prime position to benefit from consumer obsessions with health
As concerns around ultra-processed food create distrust in plant-based meat, the sector must pay close attention to the ingredients it uses
Holidays are coming! Discover the confectionery trends driving festive sales in 2025
Consumers want specific kinds of information about their food
The confectionery market is entering a new growth phase, driven by evolving consumer preferences, seasonal demand, and innovation in non-chocolate formats
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
The discovery of ‘nutritional dark matter’ is unlocking new paths for smarter food innovation, targeted health benefits, and precision nutrition
The functional drinks market is booming, with health and wellness powering growth
Top trends driving innovation in confectionery include personalisation, premiumisation, and ultra-limited editions
Are ultra-processed foods really the enemy?
Chewing gum might be small, but its plastic content is causing big concerns. With mounting regulatory pressure and rising consumer demand for change, manufacturers are being urged to rethink their formulations
From Kraft Heinz’s split to Mars and Kellanova’s mega-merger, the world’s biggest food brands are reshaping the industry
Once a weight-loss juggernaut, the high-fat, low-carb keto diet is losing consumer interest
From timeless favourites to viral treats, discover how price, innovation, and better-for-you options are reshaping the confectionery aisle
Functional confectionery is booming. Find out which ingredients are driving the trend
Snacks are surging, alcohol is slipping, and flavour is king. Discover the biggest consumer shifts in food and drink in 2025
Consumers are turning away from sweeteners amid rising health concerns and distrust. What does this mean for the future of food and beverage?
As consumer priorities shift, food and beverage businesses must adapt fast to survive
M&M’s, Skittles, and Starburst will ditch artificial colours, but not every product is making the switch
Bold flavours, indulgence, flexitarianism, and wellness are reshaping consumer demand as 2025 draws to a close
Consumers continue to eat ultra-processed foods, and awareness remains low
Demand for bakery products, like many other foods, is becoming more dependent on their functional health benefits
Gut health market shows no signs of slowing as consumer interest proves unstoppable