GLP-1 users are cutting food and drink spend – and here’s why
British households with GLP-1 users have knocked £780m off their annual grocery bills
Diet & health
6 ways to keep microplastics out of food and drink
Microplastic contamination poses significant risks for consumers
Wegovy oral GLP-1 approved for use in the UK
The Wegovy semaglutide pill will be available for private prescription in the coming weeks
GLP‑1 is no longer just a weight‑loss story – it’s a full‑scale reset for food & beverage
Emerging research suggests GLP-1 drugs could move beyond diabetes and metabolic health to treat multiple diseases, meaning millions more consumers will rethink how – and what – they eat
Opinion
Ethics alone don’t sell: why plant-based meat needs a rethink
Consumers want practical benefits, not abstract ideals
What foods do GLP-1 users actually like?
Despite reduced appetites, those using GLP-1s still care about taste
Up the food chain
Mondelēz International R&D VP Ian Noble: Food must innovate or decline
The snacking giant’s innovation lead talks sustainability, the future of cocoa and his love of ‘how things work’
Unleashing nutrient potential: Why the food matrix matters for bioavailability
The food sector must understand how nutrients are absorbed if it is to produce products that fulfil their health potential
Which brands could Nestlé axe next?
Nestlé wants to become a leaner business. As it weighs its priorities, could brands like Coffee Mate and Carnation become dispensable?
GLP-1s and anhedonia: the death of dopamine snacking
The emergence of ‘Ozempic personality’ is intensifying questions about how GLP-1s are changing cravings, impulse eating and reward-seeking behaviour
Why Guinness is bucking all the trends in alcohol
The stout continues to see viral popularity despite alcohol’s decline
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast
Why consumers pay more for certain brands even in a tight economy
Kantar BrandZ’s Ellie Thorpe explains why brands like Coca-Cola, Red Bull and Walmart continue gaining loyalty, pricing power and market share despite inflation, cautious spending and growing consumer uncertainty
Beyond Meat: Why is foodservice doing worse than retail?
The plant-based major has seen severe divergence between channels
Oral GLP-1 breakthrough: What it means for impulse-driven food categories
Food and beverage brands face consumers staying on appetite-suppressing drugs for longer
10 ingredients for healthy ageing – What manufacturers need to know
What ingredients do older consumers need?
Do UPFs pose greater risk of plastic packaging harms?
Chemicals from single-use plastics may increase health risk to consumers
Why is plant-based dairy doing so much better than plant-based meat?
While the two formats both provide vegan alternatives to animal-sourced products, one is a clear winner in terms of market share
10 food megatrends in Europe, and who’s following them
What trends are dominating Europe, and which countries are they most popular in?
The next matcha? Ube surges in popularity
Health, clean-label status and recognisability have made the ingredient stand out
5 big food trends in Denmark
What do Danish consumers want?
The 7 nutrition trends redefining food and drink
From emerging ingredients to protein power, discover the nutrition trends shaping the future of food and beverage
Winners and losers of the UPF backlash
Who is benefitting from consumer scepticism around UPFs - and who isn’t?
Iran war: Six weeks in, how have food prices changed?
Food commodity prices have gone up as a consequence of the conflict
5 big food trends in Ireland
What do Irish consumers want in food and drink?
Could the GLP-1 boom open the door to shrinkflation?
Users of the drugs want smaller portions - this could help food companies save money
Artificial sweeteners: Why the science war is raging on
New health studies are reigniting a global battle over artificial sweeteners, leaving brands, regulators and consumers divided
Opinion
Why UPF panic and scratch-cooking nostalgia won’t send food backwards
The popularity of traditional ways of eating is incongruent with the current food landscape
How ‘GLP-1 friendly’ claims are regulated in the UK and EU
Can brands promote food for GLP-1 users on pack?
Animal welfare info makes consumers want to buy meat . . . up to a point
Consumers appreciate knowledge about animal welfare, but it depends on framing
10 global trends shaping F&B
What trends are driving changes in the F&B industry?
Beyond Meat pushes forward with repositioning in face of plummeting revenues
The plant-based company’s struggles have worsened, not improved
Do GLP-1s have a future in Europe?
Consumer scepticism, as well as the structure of healthcare, makes adoption lower than in the US
Gut instinct: The 10 functional ingredients gaining ground in 2026
Dietitians’ latest data points to a more grounded approach to functionality, where gut health, cost and credibility matter as much as claims
From fitness to lifestyle: How protein demand has evolved
Protein is often associated with strength and fitness - but the category is no longer just about this
4 big food trends in The Netherlands
What do Dutch consumers want?
Iran conflict: What could a global fertiliser shortage look like?
Almost a third of the world’s fertiliser goes through the Strait of Hormuz
Danone swoops to buy meal replacement brand Huel
Food and beverage giant Danone is to acquire plant-based meal solutions business Huel as part of its wider growth strategy
Gut health trend enters new era
The gut health trend is entering its next phase – one shaped by sharper science, smarter consumers and big opportunities
5 big food trends in the UK
What do UK consumers want?
5 big food trends in Spain
What do Spanish consumers want?
Understanding ‘food noise’ in the age of GLP-1s
The removal of food noise is the key to GLP-1s’ success
Consumers want to eat healthily - so why don’t they?
Industry can do more to encourage healthy diets
How to protect food supply chains in conflict zones
As conflict proliferates, food companies must be prepared
Sweeteners under fire as scientists probe neurological risks
New research linking popular sweeteners to cognitive decline has again raised concerns over their safety. What does this mean manufacturers?
Beyond Meat is now Beyond
The plant-based meat manufacturer has been diversifying for a while, but now it has fully rebranded
The clean label chocolate revolution has begun
Clean label chocolate is gaining momentum, and reshaping indulgence
Protein is the baseline as GLP-1 accelerates the shift
As consumer appetite changes and nutrient scrutiny intensifies, protein is moving from differentiator to design standard
Opinion
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
Blurred lines: Confectionery and sports nutrition collide in snacking revolution
From protein‑packed chocolate bars to big‑brand collaborations, sports nutrition and confectionery are merging fast