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...
Seafood sidestreams shift from waste to growth opportunity as consumer acceptance climbs
Consumer acceptance of seafood sidestreams in food is changing. A new study has revealed that most European consumers are now open to consuming sidestream-based products, pointing to growth...
PepsiCo’s strategic price cuts and healthier snacks drive Q1 2026 revenue growth
Consumer price cuts and new, healthier snacks have helped PepsiCo boost its sales and drive an 8.5% revenue increase to US$19.44 billion in Q1 2026, compared with the same period last year. Organic...
Mane posts solid growth in FY2025 despite global economic pressures
Mane Group, a global leader in flavors, fragrances, and ingredients for F&B and other industries, has posted revenue of €2.012 billion (US$2.273 billion) for FY2025, representing +6.5% growth at...
“Global agri-food catastrophe”: FAO sounds alarm on Strait of Hormuz crisis
UN FAO chief economist, Maximo Torero, has warned that a prolonged Strait of Hormuz crisis could result in a “global agri-food catastrophe.” The US-Iran war in the Middle East, which began in late...
Mars and ofi forge partnership to drive regenerative cocoa farming in Ecuador
Mars and ofi (Olam Food Ingredients) have today announced a five-year strategic partnership (2025–2029) to help advance climate-smart and regenerative agriculture practices in cocoa production in...
Vitafoods Europe 2026: Synergy Flavours taps into functional protein trends
Healthy aging is an increasingly important consideration for many consumers, including younger cohorts. However, according to Synergy Flavours, the F&B industry is failing to fully capitalize on the...
Givaudan posts Q1 2026 sales growth but Taste & Wellbeing underperforms
Givaudan’s Q1 2026 sales results show a slowdown in its Taste & Wellbeing division, with a -0.4% decline in like-for-like sales, compared to +5% growth in Q1 2025. However, the overall group recorded...
