Cocoa’s breaking point: How industry is rethinking chocolate
The cocoa market is in chaos and producers around the world are scrambling to adapt
Archives for August 5, 2025
IFT FIRST 2025
Upcycled carob offers prebiotic fiber tailored to glp-1 and gut health
Dietary fiber, like carob, is gaining traction as a star macronutrient in food and beverage formulations as consumer interest in metabolic health, gut support and clean-label products accelerates
Opinion
The snackdown: We need to talk about chips
Climate change isn’t just disrupting harvests - it’s coming for snack time
Non-UPF pilot program aims for industry-wide definition of ultra-processed foods
The program launches just as HHS seeks to define UPFs
Tyson Foods’ turnaround tactics hit their stride – and their mark
‘We’re driving efficiencies across all businesses while delivering growth with world class service and value for our customers and with innovation for our consumers,’ CEO Donnie King says of the company’s 4% sales increase in Q3
The state of menopause: Report highlights miseducation, lack of support, opportunities
The 5th Annual State of Menopause study found that many perimenopausal women were left feeling misunderstood, misdiagnosed and unclear about her options.
August Launch Pad
Pumpkins, packed lunches and collaborations: CPGs usher in fall
Summer may be in full swing still, but food and beverage companies are ready to usher in fall with an array of pumpkin spiced and seasonal treats, lunchbox-ready solutions for back-to-school and creative collaborations that celebrate the season’s...
New product development
What’s hot in confectionery? Cadbury Christmas, Nestlé bakes and more…
From bakery-inspired indulgence to non-HFSS innovation and ethical sourcing, confectionery and moving fast
Why Gen Z might save UPFs from their doom spiral
In an age of chips with gut health claims, AI-designed snacks and soft drinks with electrolytes, the most radical thing we could do is stop hiding the fact that food is processed and start celebrating it
Safety First: Vietnam WTO update, India Zepto scandal and more
Vietnam WTO update, India Zepto scandal, South Korea food safety violations and more
Our top 10 most-read food and beverage industry stories from July 2025
Check out the top 10 F&B industry stories from the past month, from MILO behind-the-scenes footage and alcohol-based instant noodles to Japan food waste
India urges cuts of oil, sugar in foods under Modi’s anti-obesity plan
Following PM Modi’s call to curb obesity, India’s FSSAI is urging states to cut oil use by 10% and roll out ‘sugar boards’ to promote healthier diets in schools
Halal food shifting local – What does this mean for global food sector?
With the halal food sector moving towards regional manufacturing over international imports, food firms worldwide could lose stakes in this trillion-dollar industry