News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
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
The deal includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
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?
Once neglected in favour of protein, fibre love has entered the mainstream
ADM argues food makers can no longer tackle sugar, sodium or clean label goals one at a time without risking taste, texture and cost
In the gap between consumers’ intention and reality, is there room for processed food in a healthy diet?
With a WeFunder campaign and institutional raise underway, Fudi Protein is positioning its alfalfa-derived Rubisco as a cost-competitive egg white replacement
Is there a recipe for long-term food and drink brand success? Let’s explore…
Men shaped by traditional masculine norms are more likely to justify meat-eating, a finding researchers say could inform targeted efforts to reduce consumption
The post–Liberation Day tariff fight now centers on refunds and who ultimately keeps the money
Danone leads the high-protein yogurt space in the US. Now, it’s branching into new categories and formats
The escalating Middle East conflict is pushing food inflation, energy prices and consumer confidence to a breaking point
The price of oil and transport dominates headlines: but food and beverage companies need to anticipate other potential impacts
Future Food-Tech San Francisco
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
Milk oversupply is crushing prices, but 2026 could reward dairy players that pivot fast into natural protein and functional gut‑health innovation
As appetite-suppressing drugs take hold, the real shift in snacking may not be how much people eat but how deliberately they choose to indulge
Thai Union is looking to grow pet food arm i-Tail in a big way, pushing to strengthen its position in global pet nutrition
The billion-dollar divestment has been formally given the go-ahead by regulators as farmers line up for up for a NZ$3.2bn capital return from the sale
Strategic downsizing at Hormel, Utz and peers shows how fewer brands and plants can unlock efficiency, margin expansion and sustainable growth in packaged food
From PepsiCo to Nestlé, global giants are racing to cash in on the booming functional food craze, but with trends shifting fast, the stakes have never been higher
Which ingredients make Nestlé’s new drinks suitable for healthy ageing?
The company is tailoring its strategy by region, courting value‑seeking US shoppers, fixing European chocolate margins and using Oreo‑led biscuits and cakes to unlock runway across China, India, Brazil and Mexico
A deeper look shows aquaculture’s climate impact depends less on fish and more on governance
From maintaining growth in protein and specialized nutrition to propping up plant-based and creamers, here’s what Danone must focus on
How advances in fiber chemistry and sourcing may influence the next generation of food products and health
Global Food Tech Awards 2026
The Americas are making noise on the global food tech stage in this powerful top 10 line-up of finalists
Gulfood 2026
UAE-based Farm Fresh has taken the concept of functional snacking to a new level with its matcha-infused chicken nuggets, blending flavour and function with novelty
Industry needs to look beyond fields and factories to where climate change is hitting supply chain blind spots
Affordable pricing, convenience and alignment with federal dietary guidance are reshaping consumer demand for value-added protein
Soup-to-Nuts Podcast
As protein demand rises and consumers grow choosier, Good Food Institute Founder Bruce Friedrich outlines how plant-based and cultivated meat can move beyond hype and become investable, scalable industries
In a near-$700bn global market, a handful of companies now decide what scales, what sticks and what survives, and in 2026, the power gap is only widening
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast
As population growth, soil degradation and climate pressures converge, BSI’s Todd Redwood explains why the next 10 years will determine whether the global food system can deliver enough high-quality nutrition, strategic opportunities and next steps for...
Why is Asia so slow to embrace alternative proteins despite its great protein needs? A new report uncovers the main roadblocks and drivers to overcome these
Lowering meat consumption remains a key part of European diets
From cheese bites to RTD beverages, dairy is primed for success in the healthy snacking space
