Archives for March 10, 2026

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New light-scattering additive to replace shunned titanium dioxide

Safer whitening may be on the horizon for confectionery, bakery and dairy, thanks to a new alternative to one of food’s most controversial additives

Regenerative Organic Certified emerges as one of food’s fastest-growing labels

‘The bottom line is, if we don’t have healthy soils, we are not going to have healthy plants … and we are not going to be healthy ourselves’

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Expo West brands embrace ‘sensemaxxing’ with layered textures, bold flavors and playful formats

Brands at Expo West showcased snacks engineered for crunch, chew and snap, layering textures and subtle flavors to deliver bigger sensory experiences in smaller bites

Wisecode gives brands a new way to claim they’re non-UPF

Built on an ingredient-level ultra processed food standard and a database of more than 840,000 products, the app’s new Non‑UPF Shield lets food and beverage manufacturers quickly verify products

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Natural and organic food & drink poised to hit $427 billion by 2029

With most shoppers buying natural and organic but many unsure what it really means, brands must better explain health benefits and value, according to experts

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Middle East turmoil exposes dairy to new challenges

No one expected plain sailing in 2026 – but a fresh conflict in the Gulf introduces new variables

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Treating culture drives US confectionery sales

Americans’ love of nostalgic, sensory-rich treats is boosting confectionery sales as brands balance innovation, tradition and mounting regulatory pressures

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Nestlé set to offload Blue Bottle in strategy shake‑up

Blue Bottle’s future hangs in the balance as Nestlé moves to streamline under New CEO

Why Lay’s, Oreo and M&M’s are engineering consumer experiences

PepsiCo’s Lay’s restaurant in Madrid highlights a growing strategy among snack giants to extend blockbuster brands beyond the supermarket shelf and into cafés, retail attractions and immersive consumer experiences

Lindt reports record growth as rivals stumble

Lindt defies industry headwinds with soaring profits, strong growth and a premium strategy that’s paying off

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Alt protein investors are tired of waiting - they want confidence in the future

As the initial hype dies down, investors in meat alternatives want a return on their investment

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Nestlé bets big on cocoa-free chocolate: Inside its new launch

The final confectionery giant to invest in alternative cocoa is now the first to launch a permanent product

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Chocolate without trees? The science racing to reinvent cocoa

From cacao cells grown in bioreactors to fermentation-built chocolate flavours, scientists and startups are experimenting with ways to produce cocoa ingredients without growing cacao trees

Diageo’s cocktail focus: A shift to moderation and wellness

Diageo’s World Class Cocktail Festival presents traditional spirits through lighter serves and localisation amid growing health and moderation trends

Thai Union’s i-Tail eyes 2026 growth in pet treats and US pet food

Thai Union is looking to grow pet food arm i-Tail in a big way, pushing to strengthen its position in global pet nutrition

Growth Asia Summit 2026: The Advance Agenda is here! See our latest confirmed speakers

This year’s Growth Asia Summit promises a stellar line-up of food and nutrition industry experts including PepsiCo, Haleon, Dabur and many more

Trade war impact: China’s health foods exports to the US slides 14.7% in 2025

The United States is China’s largest health foods export destination; however, exports were down 14.7% last year partly due to U.S. trade tariffs and changing trade policies.