How functional food claims are regulated
What do companies need to do to ensure their claims are compliant in the EU?
Archives for October 27, 2025
Opinion
How AI & fermentation are transforming plant-based cheese innovation
There are some great plant-based milk and cream cheese alternatives out there, but semi-hard cheeses are tougher to crack. Could fermentation hold the key?
Consumers want to know how food tech works: a challenge for industry
When it comes to cell cultivation and precision fermentation, consumers want more clarity. But what kind of information is best shared? And how?
Staying true while scaling up: The evolution of breakfast bar brand Olyra
After finding early success in the natural channel, Olyra revamped its packaging, flavors and formulation to resonate with mainstream consumers while preserving the ancient Greek roots at the heart of its story
Government shutdown threatens CPG brands tied to SNAP and WIC
As the shutdown nears its fourth week, the SNAP and WIC funding crisis is rippling through retail supply chains, jeopardizing access to food and CPG category stability
Can wheat be safer without sacrificing taste?
Reduced-allergen wheat could transform baking, letting brands deliver better-for-you products without sacrificing quality or consumer experience
Nestlé, Mars, Unilever, Ferrero & Kraft Heinz: The big CPG shake-up continues
From Nestlé’s mass layoffs to Kraft Heinz mega demerger, global CPGs are making bold moves to survive shifting consumer demands and financial pressure
Food and drink split on sustainability progress, exclusive survey reveals
Looking back at our Sustainable September initiative, where does the food and drink industry thrive and fall?
What Unilever can learn from Froneri’s success in ice cream
The Magnum Ice Cream Company’s biggest global rival has gone from strength to strength in the face of market challenges – here’s how the Nestlé co-owned company drives growth
Majority of consumers think supplements can extend healthspan, what’s holding them back?
There is a clear appetite for longevity supporting solutions from consumers across the globe, but uptake of supplements is yet to make pace with awareness, so what is holding back potential shoppers?
UAE food sector embracing AI, cloud tech to drive efficiency
AI and cloud tech are transforming the UAE food industry amid government initiatives to modernise operations, reduce costs, and enhance supply chain efficiency
Middle East Focus: Brooklyn Creamery cold-chain, South Korea exports and more
Brooklyn Creamery cold-chain, South Korea exports and more feature in this edition of Middle East Focus
Spotlight On: Winning in reformulation starts with mouthfeel
In paid partnership with Tate & Lyle
Mastering mouthfeel is a complex but essential part of formulation. Find out in our Spotlight On Broadcast how formulators can get it right.
How food can promote healthy ageing
Industry must better understand how healthy ageing works
Mars Food and Nutrition has a new strategy - it wants to be star of the show
How does a food business that’s synonymous with sides and sauces move to the centre of plate?
Tetra Pak taps APAC plant-based trends to shape drinks and packaging
Barista oat drinks, fibre-rich soy, and functional carton formats are some of the ways to support healthier, convenient, and sustainable product launches
The taste of trust: How ingredient transparency is shaping the future of F&B
Paid for by Novonesis (Biosolutions)
Taste is king, but simplifying ingredients lists without damaging flavour is a challenge. Enter biosolutions…