M&As: Dairy’s biggest deals
From Lactalis’ major takeover Down Under to co-operative mergers in Europe, here are the deals that defined 2025
Archives for December 15, 2025
Can AI solve the cocoa crisis? Barry Callebaut is betting on it
Barry Callebaut partners with NotCo AI and Planet A Foods to tackle soaring cocoa prices and regulatory hurdles, leveraging digital formulation tools to future‑proof chocolate
How International Delight approaches celebrity partnerships to drive flavor innovation and Gen Z relevance
With its Paris Hilton–inspired limited-edition lineup, International Delight is doubling down on culture-led innovation as a strategy to energize the creamer aisle and attract next-gen shoppers
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast
The GLP-1 effect: How 2026 will look for food and beverage
From shifting grocery habits to new product opportunities, Circana’s insights reveal how brands and retailers can adapt to the rise of GLP-1 users
Koppie: The Belgian coffee alternative brewing up a ‘moonshot’
Discover how Belgian start-up Koppie is brewing a low-carbon alternative to coffee beans, without compromising on taste or ritual
How protein turned from trend to necessity
Protein fortification continues to dominate the food and beverage space – but how is ingredient innovation evolving to meet the need for more protein?
Federal hemp regulation could open up beverage innovation opportunities
The Cannabinoid Safety and Regulation Act (CSRA) would regulate – rather than ban – hemp derived beverages
New beverage launches: Keurig, C4 Energy, and more
From coffee to kombucha, we take a look at some of the new beverages launching around the globe
The future of confectionery: Innovations driving success in 2026
Discover how brands are reimagining indulgence and why the sweetest opportunities lie ahead
Finnish Sweeprot on plans to ferment the ‘next generation of sweeteners’
Could a sweet protein from Finland revolutionise sugar reduction?
Clean-label: How ingredients lists can be made shorter
Companies are aiming to streamline their ingredients lists
Mars completes Kellanova acquisition in deal set to reshape snacking
Mars and Kellanova join forces in a landmark deal set to reshape the global snacking industry
Taiwan’s Rose Box eyes rapid exports expansion with organic rose-based products
Taiwan-based Rose Box is aiming to grow its exports business to more APAC markets over the next year with products such as rose jams and rose pastes.
Big brands in action: Our Top 10 APAC F&B brand stories from 2025
We reveal the top 10 most-read brands news from the APAC food and beverage industry in 2025, featuring a raft of big brand names like MILO, Asahi and Mengniu
Immune health functional foods see new high in Japan
A record number of 71 products making immune health claims were notified under Japan’s Foods with Function Claims (FFC) between April 2024 and March 2025.