Stevia 3.0: Can the plant-based sweetener finally crack mainstream beverages?
Beverages are the biggest user of stevia: yet the path for the plant-based sweetener has not been smooth. Does it still hold superstar potential in sugar reduction?
Archives for August 26, 2025
Coca-Cola reportedly planning Costa Coffee sale
Coca-Cola rumoured to be in talks to sell British coffee chain Costa Coffee
From stockouts to shelf strength: How retail data can boost CPG sales
AI-driven retail insights firm Crisp Data helps seafood brand Safe Catch recover lost sales and fuel double-digit growth
In struggling alt-protein scene, The Better Meat Co. raises $31 million in series A, plans to beat beef on price by 2026
Better Meat Co. raises $31 million series A to scale mycoprotein ingredient
McCormick doubles down on ‘finishing’ trend with re-launched sugars
McCormick is building out its Finishing Sugars portfolio as consumers and operators look for easy-to-use flavor boosters that deliver indulgence at home and across foodservice
Artificial sweeteners still bitter? Natural fix shows promise
Scientists discover possible solution to ‘bitter’ taste in artificial sweeteners
The snackdown: Are GLP-1s really killing snacks or is it just all hype?
Weight-loss drugs are billed as a $150bn threat to bakery and snacks, but so far the impact looks more hype than reality.
Organic sector questions ‘unclear’ GM food rules but ANZ push ahead
Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) is moving forward with new GM food definitions that some say weaken the distinction between ‘natural’ and modified foods