News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
FIC 2026
Top Chinese food science leaders have urged consumers and industry to make fairer judgements of processed foods and additives, calling the sector badly misunderstood
The hotly anticipated list of food and drink products in EMEA has been revealed
Brands like Roots Farm Fresh, Blue Stripes and Salt and Straw are finding new value in food waste through upcycled snacks and frozen foods
Retailer-owned beverages are gaining market share
Gulfood 2026
World’s largest açaí brand SAMBAZON is building on rapid growth in Japan and the Middle East to establish açaí as a lifestyle in the region
Future Food Tech San Francisco
Industry leaders at Future Food Tech said AI tools are helping product developers, yet rigorous ingredient science continues to set the pace for better-for-you foods and beverages
As sugar shifts from ingredient to liability, food and drink manufacturers are rebuilding sweetness from the ground up using rare sugars, fibres and fermentation-driven innovation
China’s growing focus on mental wellness is shaping food trends, driving demand for fresh foods, dairy and lower-sugar options that balance health and indulgence
The gut health trend is entering its next phase – one shaped by sharper science, smarter consumers and big opportunities
Flavour innovation is top-of-mind for the gut health superstar as US consumers value taste above all
As appetite-suppressing drugs take hold, the real shift in snacking may not be how much people eat but how deliberately they choose to indulge
From gut health to energy, there’s a huge range of choice in the functional beverage category. What do consumers actually want?
Sleep deprivation is becoming big business as consumers obsess over how much shuteye they’re getting, but how is the market responding?
New research linking popular sweeteners to cognitive decline has again raised concerns over their safety. What does this mean manufacturers?
Limited edition bottles, tasting kits and unboxing videos have become key tools for social discovery and earned media. What’s the key to standing out?
It’s a common misconception that GLP-1 drugs erase food cravings. Actually, they alter them
Protein has become expected – and delivering it at scale without breaking flavour, cost or compliance is testing manufacturers like never before
Four reasons why after more than $6bn investment in indoor farming, there’s just one man left standing
From PepsiCo to Nestlé, global giants are racing to cash in on the booming functional food craze, but with trends shifting fast, the stakes have never been higher
Yerba mate is breaking out from its South American roots, fuelled by soaring exports, innovation and booming global demand for natural energy beverages
Functional chocolate is stepping into the spotlight. Discover the ingredients, trends and early innovators reshaping the future of indulgence
How advances in fiber chemistry and sourcing may influence the next generation of food products and health
Global Food Tech Awards 2026
The Americas are making noise on the global food tech stage in this powerful top 10 line-up of finalists
Gulfood 2026
UAE-based Farm Fresh has taken the concept of functional snacking to a new level with its matcha-infused chicken nuggets, blending flavour and function with novelty
From faster R&D to predictive product design, AI is transforming the future of sweets
As GLP-1 drugs suppress hunger and compress eating occasions, fiber is emerging as a way to make smaller snacks feel functional, tolerable and worth the calories
Functional foods are often ultra-processed – but can they be clean label?
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast
As population growth, soil degradation and climate pressures converge, BSI’s Todd Redwood explains why the next 10 years will determine whether the global food system can deliver enough high-quality nutrition, strategic opportunities and next steps for...
Why is Asia so slow to embrace alternative proteins despite its great protein needs? A new report uncovers the main roadblocks and drivers to overcome these
Is enthusiasm for GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs starting to fade?
From cheese bites to RTD beverages, dairy is primed for success in the healthy snacking space
Snack packs are finally starting to look like they belong in 2026 instead of 2006, and the pressure to keep evolving isn’t letting up
For startup Loonen, water isn’t just water - it’s spring-sourced and filtered with an emphasis on minimizing plastic across the supply chain
AI can do a lot more than offer guidance and write emails. It can help food companies find brand-new ingredients for product formulation
From protein bars to gut-friendly gummies, functional confectionery is exploding, and it’s changing the game for indulgence
Up The Food Chain
Hubert te Braake already had the dream job: as director of research and development at Heineken, he’s tasked with creating the world’s next big brews. Now he’s been given a shiny new €45m ($53m) lab to do it from
Why ‘climate-proof’ cacao start-up Kokomodo is hedging its bets on an increasingly stronger future for cell cultured cocoa
Brands that combine flavor and function with attractive branding make for sweet and juicy success stories…
From AI-powered ingredient discovery to zero-waste packaging and next-gen proteins, the top 30 global food-tech list showcases the game-changing technologies shaping the future of food
Companies are aiming to streamline their ingredients lists
REMI, built on ChatGPT and trained on the spice company’s recipe database, is helping home cooks and chefs better understand how to use its playfully named blends
From microbiome-first foods to AI-powered diagnostics, discover the innovations shaping the future of wellness
It’s not just humans who can benefit from biotic supplementation – dairy cattle can see results, too
The food and beverage trends driving change in 2026
The cocoa crisis is forcing chocolate manufacturers to rethink everything - from sourcing and compliance to innovation and consumer trust
Alternative proteins have lost a lot of popularity in recent years, and this is reflected in IP activity
Despite its sustainability and health credentials, mycoprotein is losing ground. Is this an image problem - or something else entirely?
Functional coffees that promise more than a straightforward energy boost are surging in popularity
Viral flavors on TikTok are reshaping the food and beverage industry, accelerating product development and redefining how brands connect with consumers
Coffee’s not just a pick-me-up anymore. It’s helping bakeries pull ahead in a slowing market