Pork imports banned as swine fever rips through Spain
The disease has hit the EU’s largest pork producer hard
Archives for December 4, 2025
Startup Spotlight
AI that speaks the language of CPG
What the food and beverage market needs isn’t just another AI model — it needs artificial intelligence that understands CPG-specific business
Premier Protein’s playbook for holding the lead when a category takes off
The hardest part about winning a new category isn’t getting there first – it’s surviving the stampede that follows, as illustrated by BellRing Brands’ aggressive growth strategy for convenient nutrition leader Premier Protein
Consumers embrace gene-edited foods when brands focus on value, not science
Consumers are more open to gene-edited foods when benefits are clear, transparent, and aligned with their values – offering CPG brands a roadmap to communicate innovation effectively
CBD in food and drink: Inside the regulation holding it back
Despite market potential, CBD is restricted in the EU
What’s coming after stevia? 4 new sweeteners on the horizon
From Finland to Italy, Peru to the UK, four start-ups are on a mission to transform the sugar reduction landscape
Why meat alternatives are landing with young people
Younger consumers are often more open to new technologies and less sceptical about ultra-processed foods
Japan faces long-term health risks from low fruit, vege intake intake
Most Japanese adults are not meeting recommended fruit and vegetable needs, and new data indicates this issue will worsen in the long-term without intervention
‘A mandate for innovation’: R&D is back at the top of the agenda with UK sugar tax shake up
The UK will extend its sugar tax to include more drinks, including milk-based products. Businesses have two options: take the financial hit - or get back into the lab and innovate
Sports nutrition 2026: Six game-changing trends
Discover the trends shaping performance, recovery, and longevity in the next generation of sports nutrition