Archives for March 27, 2025
Big Interview
Nestlé’s nutrition head on declining birth rates and ageing populations
From niche health needs for infants to catering for an ageing population, Nestlé’s head of nutrition has a vast and changing portfolio to grapple with
From zero to hero: How Keurig Dr Pepper has sprung onto the energy drink scene
Just three years ago, KDP’s share in energy was close to zero. In 2025, it expects more than $1bn in retail sales from energy brands: with its energy portfolio led by the hot acquisition of Ghost Energy.
Natural Products Expo West
ADM connects gut and brain health at Expo West
Consumer awareness of the gut-brain axis continues to grow, as ingredient supplier ADM doubles down on digestive health with postbiotics from Asahi Group
Natural Products Expo West
Mondelez SnackFutures’ investments reveal playbook to tackle snack industry’s biggest challenges
Snacking may be here to stay, but what consumers want - and how companies source it - are evolving quickly, prompting Mondelez to narrow the aperture of its investment strategy
Natural Products Expo West
Health-food donut? Baked goods startup finds sweet spot with allulose
Allulose is a popular sweetener in the burgeoning better-for-you baked goods category, with brands like Planet Bake, Drumroll and others using the ingredient to reduce or eliminate sugar
Startup Spotlight
Startup taps into guar protein for food fortification
Ingredient startup CoryPro Ingredients bets on guar protein to shake up food innovation
Should big pharma Novo Nordisk’s UPF interest worry food?
Will big pharma like Novo Nordisk entering the UPF conversation benefit food and drink?
Honey authenticity: Estonia invests in DNA tech in bid to drive exports to Asia
Estonian trade officials are hoping to take a bigger slice of Japan’s 45,000 tonne honey market on the back of promoting new authenticity tech.