Bacon backlash? UK shoppers ditch nitrite-cured meat amid health fears
UK supermarkets are witnessing a decline in nitrite-cured bacon sales, as consumer concerns around the links between these products and cancer risks grow. At the same time, sales of nitrite-free...
Science meets confectionery: Mondelēz and Aston University advance chocolate flavor innovation
A Mondelēz International collaboration with Aston University (UK) could be set to reveal how scientific advancements in filtration technology can be leveraged to develop high-cocoa chocolate with...
Beyond faces Nasdaq delisting: What will the plant-based pioneer do next?
Beyond (formerly Beyond Meat) has until August 31, 2026, to save its listing on Nasdaq, after it traded below the minimum US$1 per share price for 30 consecutive business days. We look at how this...
Lallemand debuts fermentation-derived vanillin for clean label foods
Lallemand Bio-Ingredients has developed a vanillin aroma ingredient for various food products, including bakery, dairy, confectionery, chocolate, and cereals. The natural alternative to synthetic...
Nestlé adopts ChoViva as confectionery giants embrace cocoa-free solutions
Planet A Foods’ ChoViva cocoa-free chocolate alternative is gaining traction with F&B giants, as confectionery and snack brands work to future-proof themselves against cocoa supply volatility. Nestlé...
Expo West 2026 live: Inside Cargill’s functional F&B focus on indulgence without compromise
This year at Natural Products Expo West (Mar 3–6) in California, US, Cargill is tackling the growing consumer demand for functional F&B products that support health goals without sacrificing the...
Snack reformulation trends: How can brands boost nutrition without sacrificing sensory appeal?
Health is no longer a niche positioning in snacks — it’s a consumer expectation — but indulgence remains critical. Snack reformulation has moved beyond single-ingredient swaps, as manufacturers...
Symrise reveals Gen Alpha’s growing impact on household food choices
Adolescents are not just a “future-consumer” focus — F&B businesses should already be targeting Gen Alpha consumers as a longer-term growth lever. Companies that ignore 6–14-year-olds risk losing...
