Can Ebola disrupt coffee prices and stocks?
The border closure between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo has raised concerns over potential disruption to coffee trade - but is there a risk to global coffee prices?
Archives for June 12, 2026
The changing fortunes of alcohol in a K-shaped economy
Changing drinking habits and inflation are shaking up the economics of alcohol
6 ways to keep microplastics out of food and drink
Microplastic contamination poses significant risks for consumers
Indoor ag firm AeroFarms finds new lifeline with Palm Ventures
Investment firm bets on vertical farming, retail traction and GLP-1-driven demand as industry shifts toward profitability
Blue Diamond Almonds leans on heritage and new packaging to boost shelf visibility
For legacy players like Blue Diamond Almonds, standing out on digital and retail shelves means balancing their heritage with a modern, streamlined look
Tips for brands to win with agentic commerce
Agentic commerce is redefining how decisions are made, not just how products are found
Wegovy oral GLP-1 approved for use in the UK
The Wegovy semaglutide pill will be available for private prescription in the coming weeks
Top 5 flavour trends in dairy
From dessert-inspired indulgence to tropical wellness, where is flavour innovation headed? A look at the latest releases charts the path forward
Deepfake food fraud threatens global brands
Fake contamination claims, AI-generated complaint letters and manipulated food images are creating a new fraud risk that regulators, delivery platforms and food businesses are struggling to contain
GLP‑1 is no longer just a weight‑loss story – it’s a full‑scale reset for food & beverage
Emerging research suggests GLP-1 drugs could move beyond diabetes and metabolic health to treat multiple diseases, meaning millions more consumers will rethink how – and what – they eat
Packaging Happenings: Portable formats, Nestle KitKat and jelly sticks
Portable formats, Nestle KitKat, jelly sticks and more feature in this edition of Packaging Happenings
Up the food chain
Mosa Meat’s Mark Post on the first lab-grown burger and the future of cultivated meat
The Mosa Meat CSO talks about the early days of cultivated meat, overcoming its technical challenges and why the world needs it