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
New Culture expands its animal-free casein portfolio with mozzarella patent
The long-running governance dispute in the US is at an inflection point
The Italian baking, chocolate and ice cream ingredients maker will focus on M&A, supply chain optimization and international expansion
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
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
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
Will agentic commerce deliver on the personalization food and beverage has been trying to achieve?
Elmhurst 1925 extends clean-label portfolio with RTD plant protein shakes
Additives and artificial colors and flavors continue to be axed from formulas as the industry balances a meeting consumers’ health goals with nutrition policy
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast
Danone argues tomorrow’s nutrient-dense foods will be shaped first by healthier soils, smarter farming and stronger supply chains, creating new opportunities for protein- and fiber-rich products with lasting consumer appeal
As parents seek foods with multiple health benefits, Danone is updating its iconic kids yogurt brand with a reformulated recipe, refreshed identity and educational summer campaign
Winning brands balance health, indulgence and convenience
Active consumers want high-protein drinks that are both nutritious and refreshing. Clear whey has become a key ingredient for such formulations
The deal includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
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
A new campaign on ultra processed food education highlights systemic nutrition barriers, while food science experts stress the need to define the polarizing term before linking it to health outcomes
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?
David’s protein ice cream sold out in 28 minutes of launching, but founder Peter Rahal says the real story isn’t frozen dessert – it’s how proprietary food technology could reshape the future of indulgence
Danone, Nestlé and Lactalis have all jumped onto the ‘smart food’ bandwagon via bolt-on acquisitions. Why is the segment so strategically important?
From playful crunch to decadent smoothness, brands are increasingly leaning on textural cues to give their products a premium feel
Despite reduced appetites, those using GLP-1s still care about taste
Snack brands are targeting fluid eating occasions with products that deliver nutrition in smaller portable formats, aligning with healthier snacking trends to suit busier lifestyles
The Canadian multinational is exploring bolt-on acquisitions while sharpening its ingredients portfolio to bank on protein demand
The partnership is a crucial milestone toward meeting infants’ nutritional needs in larger populations given Nestlé’s global footprint that would be difficult for the startup to achieve independently
Lifestyle nutrition has become a major CPG bet – and dairy’s richest player just took a slice
For Muscle Milk, the challenge – and opportunity – is to meet consumers’ varied needs with simplicity and nutrient density
ThaiFex-Anuga Asia 2026
The western world is home to many of the world’s most established food brands, so what strategies can Asian brands use to crack desirable markets like Europe or the US?
With global audiences shifting to digital and wellness on the rise, is dairy ready to compete with Big Soda for World Cup visibility?
Nestlé wants to become a leaner business. As it weighs its priorities, could brands like Coffee Mate and Carnation become dispensable?
Pioneers
Cottage cheese isn’t just disrupting the fresh aisle – it’s scooping out its own niche in frozen, too
A new generation of infant formula that recreates the immune, digestive and developmental benefits of human milk is creating regulatory challenges
As the company expands its ambient protein shakes range in North America, it quietly backs an emerging category. Would consumers respond?
AI’s real value may lie in helping consumers choose – not discover
In the gap between consumers’ intention and reality, is there room for processed food in a healthy diet?
Microplastics detected in Nestlé and Danone baby food pouches spark safety concerns
Adding fibre to foods and beverages could help close the ‘fibre gap’, but reformulation challenges threaten taste and texture
The two companies are drawing a line under a long-running and fractious relationship
Alt dairy 2.0, personalised nutrition, and smart innovation feature in this edition of Science Shorts
Generative engine optimization is reshaping how brands get discovered
New product development
Plant-based innovation, next-generation kids food and elevated snacking are all key themes in this week’s NPD roundup
Danone has made regenerative agriculture a central pillar in its sustainability strategy. What value does it bring?
High rejection rates and a tight 80-day filing window are turning what should be straightforward IEEPA tariff refunds into a high-stakes, error-prone process for small and mid-sized CPG brands