Food trend predictions 2026 - and it’s not all about protein
Protein may dominate formulations in 2026, but new trends are set to shape the year ahead
Opinion
Why CPGs are back-sliding on sustainability – and why it matters
The food industry made bold promises – on health, on sustainability, on transparency. But now, under pressure, many of those pledges are quietly being shelved. Editor-in-chief Jess Spiring exposes the rollback and explores what this retreat means for the...
Opinion
First Mars, now Ferrero: Why confectioners are betting big on snacks
It’s not a one-off. Confectionery giants want in on snacks, and here’s why
Making green affordable: Tackling the true cost of sustainable food packaging
Sustainable packaging is no longer a niche idea but making it affordable at scale remains a massive challenge. How will the Rethinking Materials Summit 2025 help turn breakthrough innovations in biochemicals and biomaterials into real-world solutions?
Reaching Net Zero
Could climate change strategies protect against geopolitical turmoil and tariff fallout?
Climate-forward strategies can protect more than the environment – they can safeguard businesses against widespread geopolitical fallout, including tariff-related threats to supply chains, funding freezes, reduced agricultural labor forces and...
Scientists closer to understanding ‘dessert stomach’ phenomenon
Researchers discover why feeling full can lead to sweet cravings. And the answer lies in a surprising place
Bolsonaro's controversial first weeks: What's in store for Brazil's food industry?
Brazil’s controversial president Jair Bolsonaro has got off to a controversial start, from disbanding the National Council of Food and Nutrition Security (CONSEA) to giving the agribusiness sector greater control over the Amazon in his first weeks in...