Iran-US peace deal: What it means for food
The deal includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
Sustainability
Heatwave winners and losers: what’s selling when temperatures rise?
Clear food and beverage trends emerge during a heatwave
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?
How sustainability is becoming ice cream’s next growth ingredient
Premium indulgence and snacking are driving momentum at ice cream major Froneri – and sustainability is underpinning both trends
Heatwave risks: How food manufacturers can prepare now
As Europe heats up, food must be ready
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
5 CPG brands fueling the regenerative agriculture surge
With major food manufacturers pledging support and new certifications taking root, brands like Simple Mills and Tractor Beverage are accelerating their regenerative organic product rollouts
Letter from the editor
Sustainability at a crossroads
From upcycling to carbon-neutral claims, the food industry weighs real progress against rising costs, scrutiny and skepticism
Global Food Tech Awards 2026
Global Food Tech Awards 2026: Americas shortlist reveals industry giants
The Americas are making noise on the global food tech stage in this powerful top 10 line-up of finalists
Cocoa crunch: How shortages are rewriting chocolate’s future
As climate, disease and regulation strain global cocoa supply, manufacturers are turning to low‑cocoa and cocoa‑free innovations to protect margins and future-proof their portfolios
As cocoa chaos continues, Kokomodo finds its moment
Why ‘climate-proof’ cacao start-up Kokomodo is hedging its bets on an increasingly stronger future for cell cultured cocoa
France bans imports of foods containing EU-prohibited pesticides
The measure aims to protect French farmers from ‘unfair competition’
3 food predictions that came true in 2025 (and 3 that didn’t)
What predictions were right, and which ones didn’t come to pass?
Clean-label: How ingredients lists can be made shorter
Companies are aiming to streamline their ingredients lists
Has the cocoa crisis changed chocolate forever?
The cocoa crisis is forcing chocolate manufacturers to rethink everything - from sourcing and compliance to innovation and consumer trust
Patents plummet in alt proteins: Has innovation ground to a halt?
Alternative proteins have lost a lot of popularity in recent years, and this is reflected in IP activity
World’s biggest chocolate supplier makes move away from cocoa
Barry Callebaut explores cocoa alternatives amid rising costs and climate pressure
Nestlé, Mondelēz, Hershey - How chocolate giants are coping with price hikes
The largest players in food are making bold decisions in an effort to boost growth
Seafood Expo Asia 2025
Seafood sector pivots to Asia amid rising demand and US tariff woes
Asia’s seafood appetite offers growth as exporters diversify from US tariff-hit markets, experts say at Singapore Seafood expo
Ajinomoto reaffirms 2030 sustainability goals despite CEO shift
Ajinomoto has renewed commitment to its 2030 sustainability strategy despite a sudden change in CEO recently, reinforcing its long-term AminoScience-based green strategy
Fi Asia 2025
What are the 4 most crucial AI applications in food innovation?
AI is driving food innovation and marketing strategies – here are four major ways experts at Fi Asia 2025 say it is shaping production and improving relevance
EUDR: Certified palm oil supports compliance in Netherlands
The RSPO’s partnership with the Dutch government gives it a key role in EUDR compliance
Sustainable September
Unilever and PepsiCo among companies in new regenerative agriculture initiative
The initiative will centre around farmer-facing organisations and focus on upscaling
Sustainable September
Nanoplastics in vegetables threaten consumers
The dangerous, microscopic plastic particles can accumulate in the edible parts of veg, study suggests
Sustainable September
‘Think progress over perfection’: Heineken’s sustainability chief on brewing change
What’s it like leading sustainability at one of the world’s largest brewers? Heineken’s senior director for global sustainability reveals how she tackles the big challenges; embraces new opportunities to drive change; and her top tips for embarking on a...
Leaf-powered protein: Leaft blazes new trail in APAC with Lacto Japan
Exclusive: New Zealand-based Leaft Foods partners with Lacto Japan to bring its leaf protein into staple categories such as bakery and dairy foods
Is food and drink failing the planet? Share your view now
The global food and drink industry’s biggest sustainability call to action has kicked off in the first month-long Sustainable September event
Could grapevines hold the key to creating biodegradable packaging?
Old grapevine canes could be converted into a plastic-like film that is stronger than traditional plastic and decomposes quickly
Why CPGs are back-sliding on sustainability – and why it matters
The food industry made bold promises – on health, on sustainability, on transparency. But now, under pressure, many of those pledges are quietly being shelved. Editor-in-chief Jess Spiring exposes the rollback and explores what this retreat means for the...
Brazil nuts: Boosting health, forests, and livelihoods
Brazil nuts offer more than nutrition – they also protect rainforests and support local communities
Why was the Green Claims Directive withdrawn?
The anti-greenwashing legislation would have put significant administrative burden on food
Can AI protect future food security?
Climate change is threatening the world’s food supply, but could AI be the unexpected hero?
Have cocoa prices hit chocolate?
The price of cocoa may be high, but has this hit consumers?
How common are ‘regenerative agriculture’ claims?
As consumer knowledge of regenerative agriculture grows, claims are increasing in number
Fairtrade given EU grant to aid EUDR compliance
The €1m grant will help small food businesses comply with the upcoming regulation
How much deforestation do EUDR ‘high-risk’ countries actually have?
The four countries have varying levels of forest cover loss
Is regenerative agriculture driven by consumer demand?
Majors such as Danone, PepsiCo and Nestlé explain why they’re transitioning to regenerative farming
How can food and beverage guard against geopolitical dangers?
Global conflict is placing food production in jeopardy. What can industry do to protect itself?
Eco-friendly packaging boom in full force as corporates race for sustainability
Regulation and consumer pressure is pushing the industry to go green on packaging
Hue got it: The colour psychology behind top snacks
Before we even take a bite, colour tells our brain what to crave. And it’s not just the frosting that’s doing the talking – it’s psychology, marketing and a bit of regulatory drama
Big Interview
RSPO head on EUDR, palm alternatives, and the future of sustainability
The palm oil sector is being transformed by policy, technology, and increasing demand
Kraft Heinz packaging challenge winner revealed
The winner of a major, global packaging innovation competition headed by Kraft Heinz has been announced
What does the future of food and beverage hold?
Mounting challenges and changing tastes are reshaping the food and beverage industry for the future. Let’s take a look at tomorrow’s world
Sky-high coffee prices not reaching farmers, says supplier
Increase in income due to high prices is often eaten away by volatility
Making green affordable: Tackling the true cost of sustainable food packaging
Sustainable packaging is no longer a niche idea but making it affordable at scale remains a massive challenge. How will the Rethinking Materials Summit 2025 help turn breakthrough innovations in biochemicals and biomaterials into real-world solutions?
Nestlé and OFI enter into global partnership
The giants of food and beverage are working together to make cocoa more sustainable
