Food packaging trends 2026: Sustainability, digital innovation & consumer-centric solutions
The food packaging industry is undergoing a significant transformation, shaped by evolving consumer expectations and sustainability imperatives. Key trends are emerging that will reshape how food...
Fibers and sweeteners: Innovation beyond protein in plant-based ingredients
A growing interest in plant-derived fibers and sweeteners is transforming the food industry. In recent years, plant-based foods have taken the spotlight, largely driven by protein alternatives...
Vitafoods Europe 2026 preview: Five key trends shaping healthy F&B innovation
Vitafoods Europe 2026 promises to showcase the growing integration of health and wellness ingredients traditionally found in nutraceuticals into mainstream F&B products. The event in Barcelona,...
Plant-based trends: Striking the balance between targeted nutrition and sensory appeal
The plant-based food market continues to grow at a rapid pace, as consumers seek healthier, more sustainable, and personalized nutrition. As these demands evolve, plant-based innovation is moving...
April in review: UN FAO food security warning, Coffee leaders merge, Cultivated chocolate bars
In April 2026, the UN FAO’s chief economist warned that a prolonged Strait of Hormuz crisis could result in a “global agri-food catastrophe,” urging anticipatory policy actions to mitigate a supply...
The year of fiber: How Danone turns surging demand into scalable product innovation
Fiber has moved from a nutrition afterthought to a formulation priority for F&B manufacturers, as Western consumers increasingly prioritize gut health to support their overall well-being. Food...
Nestlé ramps up restructuring with Blue Bottle Coffee sale and job cuts
Nestlé has agreed to sell Blue Bottle Coffee as part of its ongoing restructuring, marking a retreat from specialty retail coffee. The move aligns with the company’s strategy to streamline its...
Mondelēz advances cell-cultured cocoa butter with scalable chocolate prototypes
Mondelēz International has created what is reportedly the world’s first milk chocolate bars made with cultivated cocoa butter. The cocoa butter was produced by Mondelēz’s strategic partner, Celleste...
