Archives for March 26, 2026

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EUDR: Is cloud cover a problem for compliance?

Satellites provide long-term data on land use

Kraft Heinz shares tumble as investor uncertainty grows

Kraft Heinz’s stock has plunged to a six‑year low, exposing long‑term structural problems

Future Food-Tech San Francisco

From climate shocks to GLP-1 impacts: Why the food chain must adapt now

Industry and public-sector leaders say stronger collaboration and smarter policy are essential to building a sustainable, data-informed food system

Natural Products Expo West

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Predictive data reveals the next wave of performance-driven wellness trends in food

Insights from Spate reveal consumers want functional, low-sugar and benefit-packed food and beverages that fit easily into their lives

New infant formula debuts with elevated testing as safety concerns shake category

Little Spoon’s stricter sourcing and voluntary testing standards highlight the widening gap between emerging safety expectations and the infant formula industry’s recent failures

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Just launched: Yeo Valley bumper NPD, Myprotein, Tesco and more…

A wave of NPD across meat, dairy, snacking, bakery, pet food and packaging shows brands leaning into protein, collaborations, sustainability and bold flavour innovation to drive incremental growth in 2026

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Gut instinct: The 10 functional ingredients gaining ground in 2026

Dietitians’ latest data points to a more grounded approach to functionality, where gut health, cost and credibility matter as much as claims

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Barry Callebaut, Ferrero, Hershey & Tony’s Chocolonely join Cocoa Coalition

Global confectionery giants join NGOs and major retailers to create UK Cocoa Coalition

Can dairy beat the 2026 glut with protein and gut health focus?

Milk oversupply is crushing prices, but 2026 could reward dairy players that pivot fast into natural protein and functional gut‑health innovation

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Retro and nostalgia: Why consumers are looking to the past

Consumers seek comfort and familiarity from food

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Silkworm protein firm taps health and familiarity for regional growth

Japan’s Morus Inc is betting on demand for functional products and cultural familiarity with silkworms to drive expansion in Asia

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Localised and functional: Asia energy drinks tap health demand

Energy drinks in Asia are evolving beyond caffeine as consumers seek added health benefits, opening opportunities for functional, better-for-you innovation