News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
As the beauty-from-within movement gains momentum, food and beverage brands are turning to collagen, antioxidants and other functional ingredients to deliver skincare benefits from the inside out
New research linking omnipresent emulsifiers to gut damage and obesity is raising tough questions for manufacturers
The funding backs Keychain360, a new operating system designed to cut product launch time by up to 30% and streamline sourcing, compliance and vendor management for retailers
Targeted pricing, selective promotions and strategic investments help brands protect margins and capture share in a high-cost environment
Five actionable strategies show how brands can navigate shifting shopper behavior, boost engagement and maximize holiday revenue this season
The beverage aisle often is a testing ground for claims, ingredients, flavors and branding that, if successful, can serve as a roadmap for other categories to tap into emerging trends
Healthy beverages
Lipton is expanding into concentrates and herbal teas to meet growing demand for flavorful, functional and convenient tea formats, while keeping pace with trends like GLP-1 wellness and stress management
Healthy beverages
Brands like Oodles of Doodles and Stonyfield Organic show how the kids’ beverage category is evolving toward simpler ingredients, functional benefits and age-appropriate formats
Startup Spotlight
By putting consumer enjoyment ahead of its sustainability mission, the fizzy electrolyte tablet brand has ushered in an era of daily hydration and in doing so doubled its velocity, expanded distribution and outpaced legacy competitors in natural grocery...
Targeting the growing demand for functional products designed by and for women, the startup blends clinical science, tradition and taste to normalize self-care during menstruation
The standard includes ingredient criteria and processing intensity that align with nutrition research and food system realities
Innovation, affordability and shifting perceptions fuel 16.8% year-over-year growth, as Monster Beverage broadens its appeal beyond core users and positions energy drinks as an affordable alternative to coffee
After years of price-driven gains, Acosta’s John Carroll warns the industry must pivot to tech-enabled collaboration to reignite meaningful unit growth
MAGA mutiny in the US Senate aims to block tariffs on Brazil in effort to lower food costs
The producer of animal-free egg whites and egg white proteins plans to scale to the mass market, starting with Walmart
With federal resources stretched thin, private and retail sector efforts grow critical to sustaining access and demand across SNAP shoppers
Nestlé wants to sell off part ownership of Perrier, San Pellegrino, Vittel and others. Does ‘Watergate’ put these plans on shaky ground?
In this week’s free webinar, we’ll ask beverage experts what they’re watching and where the biggest opportunities are for beverage innovation
Bero is aligning with Aston Martin to bring non-alcoholic beer into the premium space
Holidays are coming! Discover the confectionery trends driving festive sales in 2025
Clean energy has already swept across the energy drink category. Now, Odyssey Functional Energy heralds the next era of added functionality: becoming a favorite in offices of SpaceX, Uber, Google, Meta, Amazon and more
News Bites
Younger consumers redefine “healthy,” experts warn UPF rules may backfire and Coca-Cola bets big on protein and zero sugar
Sleep is a key health goal among consumers globally. The food industry now has an opportunity to meet consumer demands
No Cap! Soda Pop and Icee team up to reimagine iconic frozen flavors as zero-sugar, better-for-you sodas, aiming to attract both nostalgic fans and next-generation consumers
From bread lines to snack plants, manufacturers are turning to artificial intelligence to predict breakdowns and keep production running at full speed
From SKU rationalization to supplier partnerships and front-line empowerment, CEO Joel Rampoldt is reshaping Lidl US’ playbook for sustainable growth and earning consumer loyalty along the way
The trend for functional beauty drinks doesn’t seem to be waning anytime soon. Take a look at five of the latest innovations in this space.
As the shutdown nears its fourth week, the SNAP and WIC funding crisis is rippling through retail supply chains, jeopardizing access to food and CPG category stability
Consumer concern about UPFs has surged, but understanding still lags far behind, according to new research from the Non-GMO Project
Even as appetite-suppressing drugs dampen full-sugar soda sales, the beverage giant reports higher revenue and market share gains powered in part by its ‘reinvigorated sparkling portfolio’ thanks to no- and low-calorie options and its protein offerings,...
Soup-to-Nuts Podcast
After a year marketed by rising prices, food safety confusion and supply chain fears, ADM predicts consumers in 2026 will gravitate toward nostalgic, sensory-rich foods and beverages that help restore their resilience
Sweeteners in focus
Consumers’ evolving preferences, clean-label demands and political debates are reshaping sugar and alternative sweeteners - and challenging brands to innovate without compromise
Report calls for ban on ingredient found in thousands of common food and beverage products
Sweeteners in focus
Kerry Group and NotCo show how advanced sweetening systems can overcome many of the technical, sustainability and cost barriers with sugar reduction
Sweeteners in focus
Research by Ingredion suggests a paradigm shift toward plant-based and blended sweeteners over sugar, but consumer confusion about what is ‘natural’ and safe could hinder innovation and sugar reduction efforts
Sweeteners in focus
The retailer predicts that consumers will embrace real sugar, but less of it in the new year – driving demand for products sweetened with cane sugar, honey and fruit instead of other alternatives
‘The beauty and longevity revolution demands both breakthrough science and the infrastructure to deliver it,’ according to Geltor CEO. ‘PrimaColl is the first ingredient to nail both’
The UK and US markets are often defined by similar macro-trends: making expansion attractive for beverage entrepreneurs. But don’t forget the classic quote: ‘England and America are two countries separated by a common language’…
CPG marketers can’t afford outdated strategies when it comes to connecting with video game players. Learn what works now in FoodNavigator-USA’s free webinar Fueling Fun: Connecting with Esports Enthusiasts and Everyday Gamers FTW
Danone is ‘weaponizing’ the law to hurt Chobani’s ‘superior’ position in RTD coffee, according to a motion to dismiss filed by La Colombe’s owner
Kerry’s sustainable nutrition spectrum guides CPG brands in reformulating foods that meet evolving consumer expectations for health, sustainability and taste.
Functional bottled water wars continue between US beverage goliaths
Younger consumers seek energy; older counterparts prioritize preventative care
Can energy drinks be a game-changer for e-sports enthusiasts?
McCormick unveils spicy product line while Jarritos launches zero-calorie soda to meet consumer cravings
Coffee stakeholders say the No Coffee Tax Act could ease rising costs, stabilize supply chains and protect consumers from price spikes
Startup Spotlight
By sticking to herbs, spices, juices and natural sweeteners like honey, maple and date syrup, Fresh Fizz’s ingredient list is informing every aspect of its business strategy
FDA acknowledges brazzein-54, advancing Oobli’s nature-identical sweet protein toolkit to reduce sugar
This month highlights a particular focus on women’s hormonal health, sports nutrition, hydration, gut health and beauty-from-within.
Healthy snacking trends
Within the saturated functional beverage market, Släcka is betting on cravings instead of energy to stand out