How Danone is pushing Silk Protein beyond the plant-based niche to compete with dairy
Danone’s Silk is extending its high-protein platform across dairy-adjacent and functional beverage categories, betting that complete plant protein, fiber, and familiar formats can attract mainstream...
Nestlé H1 volumes strengthen but currency headwinds and higher costs hit profit
Nestlé has reported stronger real internal growth (RIG) in the second quarter of 2026, supported by coffee, food and snacks, and emerging markets. Meanwhile, currency headwinds, commodity costs, an...
dsm-firmenich flags widespread mycotoxin co-contamination in animal feed
A global dsm-firmenich survey of more than 10,400 animal feed samples has found that 85% contained multiple mycotoxins. The findings highlight persistent risks for ingredient sourcing, animal health,...
Codex adopts its first global baker’s yeast standard to align trade and quality requirements
The Codex Alimentarius Commission, the UN food standards-setting body jointly run by the FAO and WHO, has adopted the first Codex standard dedicated to baker’s yeast. The standard establishes common...
IFT FIRST 2026 review: Protein innovation moves beyond fortification
Protein remained one of the most visible themes at IFT FIRST 2026 in Chicago, US, last week, but the category’s direction has changed. The competitive question is no longer limited to how many grams...
IFT FIRST 2026 review: Clean label reformulation moves beyond ingredient swaps
Clean label innovation at IFT FIRST 2026 in Chicago, US, last week, was widely framed as a systems problem rather than a simple exercise in removing undesirable ingredients. Manufacturers face...
IFT FIRST 2026 review: GLP-1 ripple effect reshapes functional food innovation
The influence of GLP-1 medications extends far beyond the products marketed to users. IFT FIRST 2026 in Chicago, US, last week, suggested a more consequential story: how GLP-1 weight management drugs...
IFT FIRST 2026 live: Foodology by Univar Solutions targets nutrient-dense GLP-1 formulation
At IFT FIRST 2026 in Chicago, US (Jul 12–15), Foodology by Univar Solutions is positioning its booth as a showcase for several active formulation priorities. These include GLP-1-aligned product...
