How are Nestlé, Danone and Muscle Milk rethinking reformulation?
Additives and artificial colors and flavors continue to be axed from formulas as the industry balances a meeting consumers’ health goals with nutrition policy
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The F&B jobs AI is targeting, but is it really that dire?
AI is accelerating reformulation, automation and data-led decision making at a pace that is already reshaping roles across the food and drink workforce
Nestlé and Danone: Baby food pouches under fire as microplastics found
Microplastics detected in Nestlé and Danone baby food pouches spark safety concerns
Why thinking like an AI agent matters to marketing
Generative engine optimization is reshaping how brands get discovered
The Big One: Cyberattack that could cripple food and drink
Cyberattacks are closing in on the food and drink sector, and the next one could be catastrophic. Is the industry ready for The Big One?
TikTok’s influence on food: How online trends blow up
The social media platform can drive food trends to the point where they move markets
Which Middle East markets are leading food and beverage sales?
The Middle Eastern food industry is booming, with billions of dollars of growth expected over the next decade
Nestlé and Lactalis face lawsuit over infant formula recall
The CPG majors are facing litigation for their handling of infant formula recalls over possible toxin contamination
5 need-to-know regulations set to impact APAC food & beverage in 2026
From Indonesia’s all-out halal regulations to sodium policies spurring rapid reformulation and taxation changes affecting food company strategies, these are five regulatory and policy updates that are expected to have a major impact on the F&B sector in 2026
Nestlé’s reputation in danger over global infant formula recall
The CPG major faces the biggest product recall in its history - and investors want answers
Nestlé infant formula recall escalates
Nestlé faces global scrutiny as infant formula recall widens over contamination fears
UPFs surge unevenly across global markets - where’s next?
Ultra-processed diets aren’t equally dominant worldwide - but in some countries, they’re rising fast
5 trends powering sustainable ingredient innovation
As sustainable ingredients gain traction, we explore the trends driving their development
5 ways algae could transform the future of food and drink
Consumers are warming to algae. Are we onto the next big thing in sustainable food and drink?
Monster’s momentum: Energy drink sale surge as innovation and ‘affordable luxury’ positioning redefine the category
Innovation, affordability and shifting perceptions fuel 16.8% year-over-year growth, as Monster Beverage broadens its appeal beyond core users and positions energy drinks as an affordable alternative to coffee
Both sugary and sweetened drinks increase liver disease risk
Sweetened drinks are linked to an even greater risk of liver disease than their sugary counterparts
Why the GLP-1 boom won’t kill sugar reduction
Junk food cravings may ease with GLP-1 use, but people still want sweet foods
Is food and drink failing the planet? Share your view now
The global food and drink industry’s biggest sustainability call to action has kicked off in the first month-long Sustainable September event
Global plastics treaty talks collapse
After years of negotiations, no global regulations to tackle plastic pollution have been agreed
Big Food likely to miss plastic targets, while ‘large part’ of industry yet to take action
Although efforts show progress on plastic pollution is possible, the world is ‘not on course’ to eliminating plastic waste and pollution, stresses the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.
COP28’s food system focus eagerly anticipated by experts
Long ignored in global climate negotiations, food systems have been made a top priority at COP28 beginning on November 30 in Dubai.
Will AI make human roles obsolete? Three major concerns about the use of AI in food production
There are three major concerns about the use of AI in the food industry, with the majority of benefits at present related to market research and advertising strategies – as evidenced by Coca-Cola – according to an industry expert.
‘The race is on’: Is Japan’s commitment to cultivated meat another sign Europe is lagging?
As another country, Japan, announces plans to develop a market for cellular foods, we ask stakeholders how Europe can remain competitive in the global race to develop cultivated meat.
Boiled peanuts could help overcome child peanut allergy, clinical trial shows
Boiling peanuts for up to 12 hours could help overcome children’s allergic reactions, according to the results of a clinical trial at Flinders University and SAHMRI in Australia which found up to 80% of children with peanut allergy became desensitised to...
Cyber attacks: Why ag tech innovation could be an 'easy' target for hackers to threaten food supplies
While ag-tech innovators are striving to power global food security improvements, international experts have warned their solutions could 'easily' fall victim to cyber attackers who want to disrupt food supplies.
Warning on ‘serious health risks’ of counterfeit Christmas booze
Shoppers have been warned of the ‘serious health risks’ associated with drinking counterfeit alcohol this festive season.
Export or die: UK firms urged to hunt foreign growth as post-Brexit trade deals are struck
As the UK government launches a new mentorship programme to encourage more food and beverage producers to boost their exports, British companies have a golden opportunity to expand overseas, companies say.
Mars discusses the future of food safety: ‘We have a responsibility to help solve critical global food safety challenges’
Food safety is a business-critical issue. People worry about food safety and security as much as global warming, pollution and poverty, research from confectionery giant Mars reveals. FoodNavigator hears from Dr Guangtao Zhang, director of the Mars...
Bacteria barcode: Researchers develop new method to trace salmonella outbreaks
Researchers in Australia have developed a standardised method of identifying Salmonella strains to better help trace foodborne outbreaks.
Beef fraud: Counterfeit products the biggest threat to supply chain
In a 20-year analysis of reported food fraud in the beef supply chain, researchers have found counterfeiting to be the most common type of fraud. “By better understanding the fraud which is taking place, we can target fraud prevention, detection, and...
From personalisation to indulgence: FrieslandCampina Ingredients talks food trends and how to ‘get ahead of the curve’
FrieslandCampina Ingredients Food & Beverages recently released a report pinpointing the trends it believes will shape the future of the food and beverage market. FoodNavigator spoke to Anneke van de Geijn, global marketing director at FrieslandCampina...
Behind the scenes at Nestlé Packaging Science: A 5-step approach to the plastic problem
Swiss food giant Nestlé recently inaugurated its new research facility focused on tackling the problem of packaging waste. The company is taking a 5-step approach to this challenge. FoodNavigator goes behind the scenes at the facility to learn more.
Food additive found in over 900 common food products increases risk of cancer and gut disease: Study
Researchers at the University of Sydney have discovered that the food additive E171 - commonly known as titanium dioxide and found in over 900 common food products - significantly increases the risk of gut disease and cancer.
From 7 days to 2 seconds: Blockchain can help speed trace-back, improve food safety & reduce waste
Once the “biggest skeptic” of how blockchain technology could benefit the food and beverage industry, Frank Yiannas, the VP of food safety for Walmart, says he experienced a near “religious conversion” after working with IBM to digitize the food supply...
And now the food lawsuits… General Mills sued over glyphosate residue post Monsanto $289m verdict
Monsanto has just been ordered to pay $289m in damages to a man who alleged its glyphosate-based herbicide caused his cancer (a ruling it is appealing). But what, if anything, does this verdict mean for food companies manufacturing products containing...
Clean meat, consumer attitudes and the transition to a cellular agriculture food economy
Why will cellular agriculture succeed? “Because people don’t want to stop eating meat, they just have an issue with the process beforehand,” says the founder and president of the Cellular Agriculture Society (CAS).
EU and China collaborate to combat food fraud
More than 30 partners are part of a project to tackle food safety and authenticity across Europe and China.
Anton Paar boosts presence in ‘vital’ Middle East market
Anton Paar has opened a Middle East Technical Centre to serve customers in the Middle East and Africa.