Up the food chain
The secret duo shaping global FMCG innovation
They don’t front the brands, but this Nottingham duo is quietly shaping what the world eats next
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New product development
Just launched: Maggi ready meals, Quorn, Ella’s Kitchen and more…
Plant-based innovation, next-generation kids food and elevated snacking are all key themes in this week’s NPD roundup
New beverage launches: Mid-strength spirits, Pink Lady tie-up and more…
Mid-strength spirits, functional hydration and heritage all play a role in this week’s beverage NPD round-up
New product development
Just launched: Aldi, meat-free, avocado pots, protein cheese and more…
Functional dairy, hybrid comfort foods and plant-based reinvention showcase how brands are leaning into nutrition-led indulgence, playful formats and new consumption occasions
New product development
Just launched: Nestlé Nesquik plus battle of the meat-free steaks…
From plant-based steaks and free-from biscuits to nostalgic cereals and sustainable formats, brands are doubling down on indulgence, functionality and inclusivity as innovation across food and drink accelerates
New product development
New beverage launches: Nestlé functional, MOMO and more…
From functional soft drinks and alcohol-free fizz to culture-led RTDs and traditional mead, brands are responding to moderation, wellbeing and authenticity as they push innovation across the drinks landscape
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
Danone swoops to buy meal replacement brand Huel
Food and beverage giant Danone is to acquire plant-based meal solutions business Huel as part of its wider growth strategy
New product development
What’s hot in confectionery? Cadbury refresh, Potter Peeps and beauty cakes
From organic gummies and dessert‑inspired sweets to licensed seasonal launches and confection–beauty crossovers. Brands are leaning on format innovation
Up the food chain
Cargill’s CTO on AI, innovation and where R&D is going
From AI to reformulation, the agribusiness giant’s CTO Florian Schattenmann talks future tech, passing fads and where Cargill is stepping up focus