Archives - April 24, 2026 - FoodNavigator.com

How GLP‑1 drugs are reshaping dairy innovation

24-Apr-2026

By Teodora Lyubomirova

Protein demand has been a boon for dairy – but there’s more to GLP-1-friendly formulation than meets the eye

Functionality and hydration fuel growth at Danone

24-Apr-2026

By Teodora Lyubomirova

Infant formula was a drag on Q1 2026 sales but high-protein dairy, functional waters and medical nutrition tipped the balance into positive territory

10 top trends in functional beverages

24-Apr-2026

By Rachel Arthur

Gut health, energy and relaxation are booming: but what else are consumers looking for in functional beverages and how can brands meet their needs?

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Consumer caution throws global packaging into turmoil

24-Apr-2026

By Augustus Bambridge-Sutton

Packaging volumes are suffering due to consumer caution

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How big a problem are microplastics?

24-Apr-2026

By Rachel Arthur

The first global study of its kind quantifies the problem in the food and drink industry

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Shoppers embrace personalization – but draw the line at AI taking control

24-Apr-2026

By Timothy Inklebarger

While personalized pricing and in-store tech gain approval, nearly half of consumers reject fully agentic AI shopping experiences, according to a new Dunnhumby report

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FRESH Act of 2026 explained: FDA, GRAS reform and industry pushback

24-Apr-2026

By Deniz Ataman

Should reform expand FDA’s pre‑market authority or narrow it in exchange for uniformity and predictability?

Tariffs on trial: Pending ruling could impact supply costs and grocery prices

24-Apr-2026

By Deniz Ataman

Burlap & Barrel’s challenge to the Trump administration’s tariffs in the US Court of International Trade could define how far presidents can stretch decades‑old trade statutes

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Nestlé slashes 450 jobs sparking union backlash

24-Apr-2026

By Donna Eastlake

Nestlé’s set to cut more than 450 UK jobs as global restructuring begins

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From coffee to soda: How protein is making waves in beverage innovation

24-Apr-2026

By Rachel Arthur

Drinks are a new frontier for protein innovation

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Brand New: News from Nestle, TaoKaeNoi, SAMBAZON and more big names

24-Apr-2026

By Pearly Neo

News from Nestle, TaoKaeNoi, SAMBAZON and more big names feature in this edition of Brand New

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Anzac or Tim Tam: Who runs Australia’s $3.8bn biscuit aisle?

24-Apr-2026

By Gill Hyslop

They’re protected, traditional and have barely changed in a century, but Anzac biscuits still hold their ground in a highly competitive market that’s shifting fast around them