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
Summer Fancy Food Show
While the products differ, food and beverage founders are encouraging consumers to rethink what pantry staples can do
Summer Fancy Food Show
How two founders are reviving classic snacks (or meals) in a frozen format with a fun twist
Store brands continue to outpace national competitors in unit sales, as grocery shoppers rethink loyalty amid pricing pressures
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
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
The world’s biggest bakery company says it will become the first in its category to remove artificial colours, flavours, preservatives and emulsifiers across such a broad portfolio of everyday baked goods by the end of 2028
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
The regulatory landscape surrounding ultra-processed foods is changing rapidly. Here’s what has already happened, what’s coming next and why manufacturers should be paying attention
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?
As consumer interest in indulgent, creamy sodas surges, major beverage brands are ditching the DIY approach for convenient, ready-to-drink formats
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
Summer Fancy Food Show 2026
Bone broth’s versatility across beverage formats reveals there’s more to it than a functional, savory drink
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
Manufacturers have spent years responding to one consumer trend after another, but today’s snack has to satisfy every expectation at once
The long-running governance dispute in the US is at an inflection point
Summer Fancy Food Show 2026
Winning at retail requires balancing data, storytelling and relationships to reinforce each other
The Italian baking, chocolate and ice cream ingredients maker will focus on M&A, supply chain optimization and international expansion
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
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
The Ingredion-Tate & Lyle deal signals a shift in the ingredients industry, where technical expertise is becoming as valuable as the ingredients themselves
GLP‑1 adoption is scaling rapidly and the brands that win are focusing on delivering nutrition for broader appeal rather than a niche segment
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast
Kiss the Ground CEO Evan Harrison and FOND Regenerative founder Alysa Seeland explain why rising consumer awareness is attracting retailers and what must happen before regenerative products can scale
Nestlé steps up efforts to transform farming practices as pressure mounts to decarbonise global supply chains.
Chobani and Danone’s court face-off demonstrates how fierce the battle in the ultra-high protein category has become
News Bites
Cleaning up labels is no longer enough – value-driven consumers are forcing the industry to rethink the balance of price, health and convenience
At‑home cooking, Latin‑inspired launches, a larger McCormick de Mexico stake and the ongoing Unilever integration shaped the quarter
Private equity is reshaping food and beverage, but rising costs raise questions over just how far it can go
Creating a heat-stable natural red remains one of food science’s toughest colour challenges
Sweets & Snacks Expo
The confection giant is leveraging protein, zero-sugar products and cross-category brand extensions to reach new consumers and help retailers merchandise a changing snacking landscape
Global Food Tech Awards
In protein, the real challenge isn’t invention – it’s getting to market and staying there
Opinion
Disclosing emissions data is crucial for transparency and accountability, but companies like Nestlé must do more to show what’s behind the data
The decision in Aragon v. Rollins vacates USDA waivers in Colorado, Iowa, Nebraska, Tennessee and West Virginia and sets up a likely appeal
Hershey names Heather Hoytink US president, highlighting renewed focus on growth
Rapid and same-day delivery are accelerating the shift to online grocery, with omnichannel shoppers spending more and delivery outpacing pickup
Will agentic commerce deliver on the personalization food and beverage has been trying to achieve?
As consumers become more selective about calories and spending, Kellanova is building snacks around specific occasions and need states—using protein-packed RXBAR launches and sensory-driven Cheez-It Crunch as examples of a broader innovation strategy
If promotions are supposed to win back shoppers, why is private label still taking over the basket?
Nestlé makes regenerative agriculture mainstream in sustainability shift that could reshape standards across confectionery
America’s leading beverage companies have made a commitment to integrate global ingredient safety data directly into QR codes on cans and bottles