Mondelēz toys with price cuts as choc sales melt
The snacking multinational is dealing with high cocoa prices
Innovation & NPD
Opinion
How AI & fermentation are transforming plant-based cheese innovation
There are some great plant-based milk and cream cheese alternatives out there, but semi-hard cheeses are tougher to crack. Could fermentation hold the key?
Raw chocolate: The trend to watch
Raw and minimally-processed chocolate is bringing bold flavours, rustic textures, and transparency to the premium confectionery space
Plant-based protein: Functionality grows as meat alternatives fade
Despite the downturn in meat substitutes, the popularity of plant-based protein lives on
Protein transition a priority for EU investment
Utilising plant-based proteins is vital for Europe’s autonomy as the world becomes more unstable, suggests innovation council head
GLP-1 food boom: Market growth, big brands, and key challenges
GLP-1 fuels rapid food and beverage sector growth - but risks and costs mount
Halloween candy sales soar: Trends & treats driving growth
Halloween is no longer just for kids, it’s a confectionery goldmine
Top 3 new food & beverage trends for 2026
Discover the top trends set to shape consumer choices and product development
Confectionery market to hit $278bn by 2032 as candy sales surge
The confectionery market is entering a new growth phase, driven by evolving consumer preferences, seasonal demand, and innovation in non-chocolate formats
EIT Food: Is sustainability dead?
CEO Richard Zaltman discusses sustainability, tariffs and the future of food tech
Fibre powers next wave of functional nutrition
Fibre is no longer just a digestive aid, it’s a driving force in food innovation
Coca-Cola’s Power Water takes on PepsiCo’s Propel
Functional bottled water wars continue between US beverage goliaths
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
The future of chocolate: Trends shaping a $129bn market
From creamy milk chocolate to functional dark varieties, the global chocolate market is evolving fast
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
Food tech investors embrace caution - and look beyond sustainability
Start-ups are being subjected to higher, more exacting standards before securing funding
Functional beverage market to hit $250bn by 2030: Key trends driving growth
The functional drinks market is booming, with health and wellness powering growth
Video
NotCo on boosting F&B innovation in challenging times
Food and beverage is ripping up the rule book to innovate for the future
Top confectionery trends for 2026
Top trends driving innovation in confectionery include personalisation, premiumisation, and ultra-limited editions
Nestlé’s Christmas 2025 NPD: KitKat Gingerbread, Green Triangle bar
Nestlé confectionery has unwrapped a broad Christmas 2025 range, featuring seasonal flavours, gifting formats and shareable packs. Sustainability and retail exclusives also return to the line-up
5 tips to achieve regulatory approval for novel foods
How can applicants prepare for the all-important approval process?
How US tariffs are affecting coffee
Trade barriers are hitting the drink in multiple ways
Opinion
Rejecting sustainability is bad for business
In the end, neglecting the environment will only harm food and beverage
Up the food chain
Danone’s dairy category head on powering up nutriton
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
Taste trumps all in functional food and beverage
Consumers are spending big on health-boosting foods and drinks, but flavour is still the dealbreaker
Food ingredients see M&A boom
Deal activity is reaching new heights this year
Functional gummy mania sends confectionery sales soaring
Functional gummies are exploding in popularity - blending indulgence with wellness, and appealing to everyone from Gen Z to Boomers
GLP-1 fuels new wave of confectionery innovation
GLP-1 drugs are transforming consumer snacking habits, and confectionery brands are responding
Nestlé CEO wants “better, smarter and faster”
New chief, Philipp Navratil, wants food and beverage giant to move quickly and be ready to innovate
Coca-Cola’s Playbook: Brand power, local strategy & global impact
Discover how brand power, smart diversification, and local strategy keep Coca-Cola fizzing at the top of the global beverage game
Is it time to get plastic out of chewing gum?
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
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
Global cheese market to hit $178.5bn by 2035
Cheese sales are soaring, with fast food growth, premiumisation, and health-focused innovation driving demand
How food and beverage spin-offs and separations fare after the split
The future is uncertain for food and beverage spin-offs, but we can look to the past for guidance
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
Scientists crack cocoa’s consistency conundrum
A breakthrough in cocoa fermentation could finally deliver consistent, high-quality flavour every time
Tate & Lyle seeks start-ups to drive health and sustainability innovation
It is hoping external talent can help it achieve its goals
Unilever: 4 key focus areas for strategy
The CPG giant is focused on performance, core brands and embracing the new
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?
Major PepsiCo investor launches campaign for overhaul
Elliott Investment Management, with a $4bn stake in the company, wants to shake things up
Top confectionery trends driving sales in 2025
From timeless favourites to viral treats, discover how price, innovation, and better-for-you options are reshaping the confectionery aisle
How regulators are shaping the future of novel foods
From cell-cultivated meat to precision-fermented dairy, regulators are stepping up to support innovation
GLP-1s can boost gut health
Gut health is an important consideration for those using GLP-1s
Top 5 functional confectionery ingredients
Functional confectionery is booming. Find out which ingredients are driving the trend
Artificial sweeteners still bitter? Natural fix shows promise
Scientists discover possible solution to ‘bitter’ taste in artificial sweeteners
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
The sweetener trust crisis brands can’t ignore
Consumers are turning away from sweeteners amid rising health concerns and distrust. What does this mean for the future of food and beverage?
Food businesses must disrupt their structure to survive
Misalignments within structure could prove fatal to business
Opinion
Don’t let surprises derail your product launch
Launching a new food product? Without the right data, your investment’s at risk