News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
Summer Fancy Food Show
Consumer demand for more targeted digestive benefits for different usage occasions is driving innovation across yogurt, fermented foods and traditional botanicals, while raising the stakes for education
Store brands continue to outpace national competitors in unit sales, as grocery shoppers rethink loyalty amid pricing pressures
Former Unilever shareholder Terry Smith accuses multinational of misleading investors over planned Foods merger with McCormick
America’s obesity rate is falling as GLP-1 use reaches record highs, with similar trends emerging elsewhere and raising fresh questions about the future of food demand
Barry Callebaut posts first quarterly volume growth in two years, amid ongoing weakness in the global chocolate market
Hershey has unveiled Reese’s Pieces Chocolate Cookie, marking a bold play in snacking and highlighting a wider industry trend
Summer Fancy Food Show
Established brands are reimagining how consumers use, and think about, olive oil through wellness-focused formats and packaging innovation
New Culture expands its animal-free casein portfolio with mozzarella patent
Check out our top 10 most-read F&B industry stories from June 2026, including Betagro chicken noodles, Indonesia palm oil curbs, and integrated food hubs
How can APAC food, nutra and FMCG firms boost growth through 2030? NielsenIQ shared strategies to navigate uncertainty and unlock new opportunities at our Growth Asia Summit 2026.
Hershey to make big screen debut with biopic on founder Milton Hershey
Agency pushes implementation to 2027 and seeks comment on removing competition and trust rules, prompting criticism from advocates
Summer Fancy Food Show
NielsenIQ says shifting shopping habits, online growth and changing drivers of consumer trust are redefining the path to purchase and opening doors for specialty manufacturers
Confection giant reports 99% certified cocoa, certified palm oil and growing supplier code adoption in its latest sustainability update
Palm oil, India sugar ban and the new Agthia energy drink feature in this edition of Hot Right Now
The F&B growth that’s missing in Europe and North America is happening elsewhere
Retail in Focus
The nation’s largest pure-play grocery chain makes its first move into the Northeast following the botched Albertsons merger, but will it work?
Beverage flavour trends are changing fast and consumer demands are shaping innovation.
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast
Economic pressure, growing health awareness and AI-powered product evaluation are making shoppers more selective, forcing snack brands to prove their value beyond price, says NielisenIQ’s Chris Costagli
As climate risks threaten key crops, food manufacturers are seeking to strengthen supply chains and reduce reliance on vulnerable commodities
Mondelēz and Swarovski’s crystal Toblerone offers glimpse into confectionery’s new marketing style
Six months in, Hein Schumacher is focused on profitability, discipline and execution, but can he turn stabilisation into sustainable growth?
Betagro chicken noodles, Thai Union snacks and fresh soymilk feature in this edition of New Protein Watch
The cocoa crisis has exposed a much bigger challenge for manufacturers – preserving flavour, texture, quality and consumer trust while navigating a volatile ingredient market
Nestlé transformed one of the confectionery industry’s biggest cargo thefts into an award-winning marketing triumph
The company outlines a four-year productivity push as it navigates inflation and invests in product innovation
Sweets & Snacks Expo
The confectionery maker says future growth depends less on recruiting new snackers and more on creating more consumption occasions through micro-seasons, cultural moments and holiday extensions
Confectionery’s plastic addiction is under scrutiny, but there are no easy solutions
Manufacturers have spent years responding to one consumer trend after another, but today’s snack has to satisfy every expectation at once
Confectionery’s biggest names are no longer just watching the alternative cocoa space – they’re shaping it
Shopper satisfaction dips nine percentage points, as consumers reduce spending year over year
Nestlé to remove artificial food colourings from all products globally by the end of the year
Confectionery giant invests €1.5m in young scientists through Mars Impact Fund
From stolen chocolate to monochrome packaging, some of the food industry’s most effective marketing campaigns have grown out of operational problems rather than creative briefs
Convenience, wellness and cultural identity are reshaping what people eat, driving five global food trends influencing brands today
There is still a week left until the Growth Asia Summit 2026 and we can confirm the attendance of retailers active in the region’s health and nutrition space, including Alpro Pharmacy, China’s JD Health and Guardian Singapore.
The FMCG giant continues its commitment to decarbonisation
From innovation to international expansion, Ferrara targets growth
From WPC80 to lactoferrin, dairy companies globally are investing in premium protein capacity to capture growth in the high-end sports nutrition and functional food space
BuzzBallz, the RTD (ready-to-drink) cocktail, has been described as the “new darling” of the UK alcohol category as it has rocketed into the Top 100
The Ingredion-Tate & Lyle deal signals a shift in the ingredients industry, where technical expertise is becoming as valuable as the ingredients themselves
Nestlé brings together confectionery and coffee in latest bid to drive growth
China’s alcohol beverage market is in a “structural reset” with younger consumers, casual social events and at home drinking replacing the business occasion as a key driver.
Nescafé sustainability strategy making progress, but scaling across global supply chains remains critical challenge