Less is more? Nestlé refines innovation pipeline for modern F&B consumer trends
Nestlé is shifting its innovation strategy from many small launches to fewer, bigger, and better introductions to the market. The Swiss F&B giant has recently introduced a range of NPD across...
Plant-based milk demand fuels Oatly’s Swedish capacity expansion
A resurgence in demand for oat-based beverages is behind Oatly’s expansion plans to increase production at its key facility in Landskrona, Sweden. The company says this is a multi-year investment...
PepsiCo targets functional snacking with Doritos Protein launch
High-protein Doritos are hitting US shelves as part of a strategic expansion for the classic tortilla-style chips into the rapidly growing healthier snack category. This month’s Doritos Protein...
Plant-based naming dispute: How the EU’s new rules could disrupt food marketing
Yesterday saw an EU trilogue discussion about whether plant-based foods can use meat-related names on alternative F&B products — and the result is a mixed bag of bans and restrictions on certain...
Target ditches synthetic colors in cereal lineup amid clean label push
Target will become the latest US retailer to distance itself from artificial additives with plans to only stock cereals made without certified synthetic colors. From May, the discount department...
Expo West 2026 live: GNT spotlights natural color solutions as US regulation tightens
At Natural Products Expo West 2026, Food Ingredients First speaks with Jeannette O’Brien, VP of sales and marketing at GNT USA, about the company’s latest Exberry innovations and how they are helping...
NSF-Circle H alliance fast-tracks halal certification as global demand surges
As the global halal F&B market experiences massive growth, the boom in halal products is expected to gather momentum, driven by growing Muslim demographics and wider consumer acceptance. NSF and...
Inside Kerry’s multi-technology approach to lactose-free, reduced sugar dairy
The dairy market is rapidly evolving, driven by consumer demand for lactose-free and reduced sugar products. Increased awareness of lactose intolerance, alongside regulatory and cost pressures, is...
