Beverage

Inside Big Chocolate’s Cocoa Plan B

Confectionery’s biggest names are no longer just watching the alternative cocoa space – they’re shaping it

Nestlé to axe artificial colours worldwide in industry first

Nestlé to remove artificial food colourings from all products globally by the end of the year

Mars invests €1.5m in the future of science

Confectionery giant invests €1.5m in young scientists through Mars Impact Fund

BuzzBallz surges into UK Top 100 alcohol brands with record £73m growth amid RTD boom

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

Nestlé combines confectionery and coffee to boost growth

Nestlé brings together confectionery and coffee in latest bid to drive growth

China beverage alcohol market driven by younger consumers and on-demand drinking trends

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.

Private equity tightens hold on Big Food

Private equity is reshaping food and beverage, but rising costs raise questions over just how far it can go

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

PepsiCo, Danone & Nestlé: how AI is powering F&B growth

AI is transforming how F&B giants cut costs, boost efficiency and innovate faster — turning data into a powerful competitive edge

Iran-US peace deal: What it means for food

The deal includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

Nestlé USA eliminates artificial colors as part of broader reformulation overhaul

While Nestlé has reached this particular milestone ahead of schedule, it positions the achievement as one step in a longer-term strategy focused on cleaner labels, product innovation and greater consumer trust

Can Ebola disrupt coffee prices and stocks?

The border closure between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo has raised concerns over potential disruption to coffee trade - but is there a risk to global coffee prices?

Coca-Cola navigates K-shaped economy with AI

President and CFO John Murphy says the company is moving beyond a pre-COVID volume mindset to stay relevant with both premium and value shoppers

Nestlé doubles down on growth in bold strategy shift

Nestlé resets growth strategy with shift away from price hikes and back towards volumes, brands and execution

Nestlé Waters crisis deepens as new footage exposes scale of alleged plastic dumping

Nestlé Waters under mounting pressure over alleged plastic dumping and water contamination

Processed foods aren’t going away, but they are evolving

In the gap between consumers’ intention and reality, is there room for processed food in a healthy diet?

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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

Mars powers production growth with $253.6m smart factory investment

Mars bets on smart manufacturing, using £190m UK factory upgrade to boost output and strengthen grip on global confectionery and snacking market

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Big Food’s leadership crisis: Why CEOs are falling faster than ever

C-suite exits are mounting across Big Food, but behind the scandals lies a deeper performance and innovation problem

Creating the next generation of beverages: 3 top tips for brand builders

How can brands push boundaries, carve out categories, and stand out from the crowd?

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Nestlé confirms Blue Bottle Coffee sale as restructuring accelerates

World’s biggest CPG to sell coffee chain as Big Food reassesses service-led diversification

Sales stall, shares fall: What’s next for Barry Callebaut?

Barry Callebaut’s size has long been its strength. But with volumes down and shares under pressure, cracks are starting to show

10 iconic food and drink brands that flopped worldwide

From New Coke to Crystal Pepsi, even the biggest brands can fail fast

PepsiCo, Nestlé and Coca-Cola double down on Mexico as food players chase growth and stability

Mexico is drawing billions from the world’s biggest F&B companies, but behind the investment wave sits a more complex mix of cost pressure, regulation and an increasingly competitive domestic landscape.

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‘There are no bad additives, only bad humans’: Experts urge fairer view of processed foods

Top Chinese food science leaders have urged consumers and industry to make fairer judgements of processed foods and additives, calling the sector badly misunderstood

Iran conflict: The 5 biggest pressure points for food and beverage

The price of oil and transport dominates headlines: but food and beverage companies need to anticipate other potential impacts

Gut-friendly, prebiotic or high fibre? Navigating the terminology

Gut health soda Poppi is ‘prebiotic’ in the US, but ‘high fibre’ in the UK. What is going on?

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The 10 most innovative food and drink products of the year

The hotly anticipated list of food and drink products in EMEA has been revealed

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Danone bets on nutrient quality, not quantity, as consumers look to food for health

Danone’s R&D chief lays out why the future of food hinges on bioavailability, behavior change and nutrient quality – not just bigger numbers on the label

Private label beverages pour on growth as innovation accelerates

Retailer-owned beverages are gaining market share

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Açai leader SAMBAZON eyes Japan, Middle East to drive next growth phase

World’s largest açaí brand SAMBAZON is building on rapid growth in Japan and the Middle East to establish açaí as a lifestyle in the region

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Unilever closer to mega food spin‑off as McCormick talks advance

Unilever and McCormick edge closer to a major food‑unit deal that could reshape the future of the global flavour sector

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AI assists, but active ingredients still lead in wellness innovation

Industry leaders at Future Food Tech said AI tools are helping product developers, yet rigorous ingredient science continues to set the pace for better-for-you foods and beverages

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Food and mental health in China: 2026 trends that brands should watch

China’s growing focus on mental wellness is shaping food trends, driving demand for fresh foods, dairy and lower-sugar options that balance health and indulgence

Olipop ramps up focus on flavour innovation as functional beverages boom

Flavour innovation is top-of-mind for the gut health superstar as US consumers value taste above all

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Ferrero joins the big F&B CEO shake-up

Ferrero scraps traditional CEO role amid sweeping food and beverage leadership shake-ups

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Inside the functional beverage craze: What benefits are consumers really looking for?

From gut health to energy, there’s a huge range of choice in the functional beverage category. What do consumers actually want?

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The packaging crisis about to hit food and beverage

Attacks on the world’s busiest oil shipping channel are set to drive unavoidable spikes in plastic packaging prices

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?

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Why the sleep crisis is food and drink’s next big global battleground

Sleep deprivation is becoming big business as consumers obsess over how much shuteye they’re getting, but how is the market responding?

Diageo’s cocktail focus: A shift to moderation and wellness

Diageo’s World Class Cocktail Festival presents traditional spirits through lighter serves and localisation amid growing health and moderation trends

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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?

Influencing the influencers: Making drinks packaging shine on social media

Limited edition bottles, tasting kits and unboxing videos have become key tools for social discovery and earned media. What’s the key to standing out?

Vietnam’s coffee crisis threatens to upend global supply chains

Despite consumer coffee prices slipping, Vietnam’s brewing supply‑chain crisis threatens a painful whiplash for manufacturers as climate chaos, shrinking yields and land pressures trigger a new wave of cost volatility

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Iran Conflict: What does this mean for global food sector?

The ongoing tensions in Iran could disrupt supply routes and drive volatility across key food commodities such as rice and meat

Nestlé bets big on ‘healthy longevity’: Inside its new launch

Which ingredients make Nestlé’s new drinks suitable for healthy ageing?

What is yerba mate and why is this natural energiser going global?

Yerba mate is breaking out from its South American roots, fuelled by soaring exports, innovation and booming global demand for natural energy beverages

Inside Coca‑Cola’s 2026 growth playbook: Digital, innovation and change

As Coca‑Cola enters a pivotal year, the drinks giant is doubling down on digital transformation, bold innovation and a refreshed leadership vision to fuel its next decade of growth

Fiber is entering its protein moment – and it’s more multi-faceted than we think

How advances in fiber chemistry and sourcing may influence the next generation of food products and health

Cocoa prices collapse following record highs

Cocoa prices plunge to two‑year low as surpluses reshape the market