4+ hour, 26+ min ago  (1082+ words) Across ambient, chilled and frozen, brands are leaning into indulgence-led innovation that aims to deliver on modern consumer expectations around health, sustainability and inclusivity. Protein, free-from and plant-based continue to dominate NPD strategies, but flavour and texture are evermore non-negotiable....

2+ hour, 20+ min ago  (849+ words) Fermentation is booming across the industry. But what do manufacturers do with the leftover biomass? Emerging research suggests microbial fibre could enable food products with targeted health benefits " and turn waste into a profitable new revenue stream. "If you pass…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago  (534+ words) European consumers want to know more about animal welfare in connection to their food. They are keen to know how animals were reared, how long they lived, and what conditions they were kept in. Consumer perception of such welfare is…...

1+ week, 4+ hour ago  (1053+ words) Food and beverage continues to be disrupted. From shocks that are affecting the entire global economy, such as the rise of AI and the war in Iran, to those that affect food in particular, such as the popularity of GLP…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (446+ words) Unilever has confirmed it's to combine its Foods business (excluding India) with Mc Cormick & Company, Inc. forming a business with a combined revenue of $20bn (17. 3bn). The landmark deal brings two of the biggest names in food and beverage " British Unilever (Foods)…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago  (885+ words) Much like the wider world, it's been non-stop drama in Big Food for months now. No sooner has one major CPG finalised an industry-changing deal, than news of another massive merger or acquisition breaks. Mars, Inc. acquired snack brand Kellanova,…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (655+ words) The world's biggest food company made waves last month when it announced a big bet on cocoa-free chocolate. Nestl, ranked the fourth largest confectionery company globally, is teaming up with alt choc innovator Planet A Foods to replace conventional cocoa…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (560+ words) Beyond Meat, also known as Beyond, has throughout 2025 seen many of its struggles from previous years continue. Its revenues have continued to plummet, as lack of consumer demand for plant-based meat has hit it hard. The company is pushing ahead…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (669+ words) This week sees several new spins on widespread trends. The high-protein trend is already popular in both drinks and snacks; now, it has migrated to air. Meanwhile, celebrity booze has enlisted AI to give consumers products designed by the long-dead…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (12+ words) Unilever closer to mega food spin'off as Mc Cormick talks advance'Food Navigator. com...