News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
Grounded in emerging science, Danone’s research and innovation team is developing nutrient-dense products tailored to every stage of the GLP-1 user journey – and meeting the needs of the broader health conscious consumer
Paying premiums alone isn’t enough to get producers to embrace sustainability, Mars Snacking’s VP of R&D says as he reflects on emerging methane mitigation solutions and the Bovaer fallout
Up the food chain
How Oatly’s North American president Helge Weitz uses his CPG and real-world restaurant experience to map the firm’s US reset
The achievement gives Danone a competitive advantage over the likes of Nestlé and Unilever and is a boon for investor confidence
From budget-friendly feasts to playful twists, brands are blending affordability, nostalgia and creativity to win over holiday hosts
New research linking omnipresent emulsifiers to gut damage and obesity is raising tough questions for manufacturers
We asked ingredient companies how the industry is pushing the envelope of next-gen nutrition products and dairy alternatives
Alternative proteins have lost a lot of popularity in recent years, and this is reflected in IP activity
The botulism-linked recall of ByHeart powdered infant formula is sparking urgent debate over whether US food safety systems can respond quickly enough
The standard includes ingredient criteria and processing intensity that align with nutrition research and food system realities
Nightingale Ice Cream’s premium ice cream sandwiches adds Target to its roster of national retailers
A new date has been announced for The Magnum Ice Cream Company’s demerger and share consolidation
With federal resources stretched thin, private and retail sector efforts grow critical to sustaining access and demand across SNAP shoppers
Holidays are coming! Discover the confectionery trends driving festive sales in 2025
Waters slid again in Latin America as consumer sentiment in Mexico remained ‘pretty muted’
If Ben & Jerry’s can’t make a ‘Peace for Palestine’ flavoured ice cream, co-founder Ben Cohen will make it himself
Danone is struggling to meet demand for high-protein yogurt while coffee creamers continue to be a drag on performance in North America
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
News Bites
FDA accelerates precision fermentation, General Mills refocuses on overlooked consumers and innovators redefine the role of sugar
Consumer concern about UPFs has surged, but understanding still lags far behind, according to new research from the Non-GMO Project
News Bites
Lay’s gets a new look, nutrition science is getting a reality check and precision fermented ingredients are getting FDA’s nod
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
The company’s proprietary ingredient Caseed mimics dairy casein without the allergenic effects of dairy, nuts and soy for B2B partners
Kerry’s sustainable nutrition spectrum guides CPG brands in reformulating foods that meet evolving consumer expectations for health, sustainability and taste.
The French startup’s FermWhey Native and FermWhey MicroStab expands formulation options for RTD beverages, shots and plant-based hybrids to better meet demands for consumers using GLP-1s and seeking support for active lifestyles and healthy aging
The CPG major will report its nine-month financials later this week – here’s what to look forward to
Once heralded as a category disruptor, Kerry’s hybrid dairy brand Smug is being reinvented into a 100% dairy affair. Here’s why
FDA acknowledges brazzein-54, advancing Oobli’s nature-identical sweet protein toolkit to reduce sugar
We take a sneak peek inside Danone’s brand-new laboratory and find out why it’s wholly focused on one area of research
The brand is betting on a “gut health glow-up,” refreshing its brand and product lineup to win over the next generation of wellness-minded consumers
Healthy Snacking Trends
New survey shows Americans snack daily but miss key nutrition goals – Bel aims to close the gap with portion-controlled, playful and nutrient-rich snacks
Unilever’s ice cream spin-out is supercharging its ice cream formulations in the US with the help of AI. NotCo founder Matias Muchnick tells us what it’s all about
Alt dairy has seen better days as consumers have pulled back from the category. But in every challenge lies an opportunity, industry insiders say
CPG brands could face greater regulatory oversight, higher expectations for transparency and new risks if ingredient safety communication falls short
Early preparation, thorough documentation and proactive governance remain the best defense in a landscape where litigation and regulation related to ultra-processed food are still evolving
The legislation received bipartisan support to ban ultra-processed foods in California public schools and is on its way to Gov. Gavin Newsom, while industry stakeholders express mixed support on economy, school infrastructure and nutrition
Investors want chairman Paul Bulcke out now. With trust shaken and shares slipping, pressure mounts for Pablo Isla to take the reins early
From Kraft Heinz’s split to Mars and Kellanova’s mega-merger, the world’s biggest food brands are reshaping the industry
Can FDA move at ‘Stork Speed?’ Industry voices support – and doubt
Unilever’s soon-to-be-demerged business is committed to growing the ice cream market, and innovation will play a major role
What’s the optimal intake of animal-source foods?
Up the food chain
Bel Group plans on succeeding in animal-free dairy where others have failed. For chief venture officer Caroline Sorlin, who leads on Bel’s food-tech partnerships, timing is key
Sustainable September
Innovations in compostable packaging are moving towards a commercial reality, and CPG brands that engage early with PHA solutions will be better positioned to meet sustainability and compliance demands
Rabobank’s annual list has few surprises this year but pending M&A activity may spell major changes in 2026
The global food and drink industry’s biggest sustainability call to action has kicked off in the first month-long Sustainable September event
There are white spaces across categories and formats plus major M&A potential, says RaboResearch
News Bites
From Washington’s deregulatory MAHA draft to consumers reshaping shopping habits and California move to curb ultra-processed foods in schools, this week brought pivotal shifts for food and beverage stakeholders
Start-up Opalia is on a mission to prove its cell-cultured milk can be used to make an entire range of dairy products: from cheese to ice cream
Divergence across income and demographic groups, heightened health consciousness and evolving definitions of value are reshaping retail strategies
By formulating a dairy drink that specifically caters for weight loss medication users, Danone has set a new standard with Oikos Fusion