News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
The final instalment of our three-part guide reveals the essential tech and sustainability innovations reshaping the bakery and snack industries. By embracing these transformative trends, brands can stay ahead in a competitive and evolving marketplace
How the leading confectionery category will shift, shape and surprise consumers in 2025
Vertical farming success hinges on planning, economics, consistency and capital allocation
From improving soil health to managing slurry storage, what are some of the key strategies that can drive emissions reductions on farm?
Personalized nutrition company Persona 3.0 now offers consumers customized nutritional support, weight-loss medications and board-certified doctor guidance through its new Personalized Health Rx (PHRx).
FoodNavigator’s Positive Nutrition Broadcast series features an in-depth look at the functional trends impacting the beverage space
Key drivers behind the growth of retail media networks in 2025
The second of the three-part guide highlights the key 2025 trends in the bakery and snacks industries, ensuring you stay competitive in a dynamic market
China’s recently-announced adjustment to its import tariffs will see many dairy products benefit – but various sugary solutions are expected to take a major hit.
Solutions driving clean label product formulations to reduce sugar and retain taste
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast
Price hikes to boost profits are out in 2025 as CPG companies embrace more consumer-friendly strategies to drive growth, including one that could dramatically reconfigure the playing field
We have developed a comprehensive three-part guide to explore the key bakery and snack trends for 2025, ensuring you stay competitive in an ever-evolving market
Consumers who take GLP-1 drugs might switch what they eat, but they largely spend the same amount of money on CPG food and beverage after a year on the medication
The second Friday of January is notoriously known as ‘quitter’s day,’ or the point at which most people falter on New Year’s resolutions, including diet goals – but it doesn’t have to be
Shifting cultivated meat from consumer brands to essential ingredients for food businesses could open new revenue options
The caffeinated beverage market in the US has ‘changed dramatically’ over the past 10 years, according to a new survey
Global snack sales soared in 2024 as more consumers embraced snacks as meal replacements, driven by convenience, lifestyle shifts, and economic pressures
Consumers aim to cut sugars and ultra-processed foods in 2025, while regulation changes seek to influence behavior changes
Frozen and refrigerated dairy redefines value with nutrition, convenience and cost-saving benefits
In today’s overcrowded bakery market, great products alone won’t cut it – capturing attention and engagement is key. But with the right strategies, you can stand out and make your creations irresistible
California’s milk output has slumped to a 20-year low, making the outbreak an economic concern
Deli, dairy and produce stay strong during the holiday season, but bread unit declines drag down bakery
The final guidance affirms previously proposed caps for lead in packaged baby and toddler food that public health advocates complained did not go far enough – spurring calls for state action
The partnership between Tate & Lyle and Manus addresses a secure and sustainable supply of Reb M
The term ‘GLP-1 friendly’ has quickly infiltrated the lexicon of the food and beverage industry, signalling a new wave of products tailored for individuals using new generation weight-loss medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro. But does it have...
Election-year dynamics and innovation expect to drive 2025 M&A
McDonald’s USA is moving forward with its initiative to reduce the climate impact of its hamburgers.
Avian influenza cases have ramped up across Europe and the United States, putting farmers and manufacturers on high alert.
The ultra-processed foods lawsuit could completely shake-up the food and beverage industry, if successful. But will it be?
How accurate were predictions on food and beverage this year?
Animal protein stakeholders responded to the Dietary Guidelines, affirming the need for more of the macronutrient in American diets
We look at production, consumption and trade developments across major dairy-producing regions including the US, the EU, India, and China
As scores of start-ups compete to develop the perfect meat alternative, are consumers turning back to animal meat?
The natural food and beverage category remained resilient in 2024 with functional options growing as plant-based products yield mixed results, according to data shared during a Naturally Chicago webinar.
Consumers are balancing healthy and adventurous flavors when buying frozen foods, Conagra shared in its annual report on the category.
Brand Alchemy
Authenticity is the new currency of successful influencer partnerships, as brands seek to connect with increasingly discerning consumers.
One multinational confectioner dominates the spend total for campaigns in the US. Can you guess who it is?
Biggest trends of 2024 and what to expect in 2025
Consumers interested in staying mentally and physically fit are focusing on healthspan over lifespan, spurring innovation in better-for-you foods and beverages, according to Euromonitor’s end-of-the-year report.
Biggest trends of 2024 and what to expect in 2025
The specialty food and beverage ingredient industry is on the precipice of a “frenzy of M&A activity” after a multi-year lull with private equity and smaller companies leading the charge and larger, strategic players taking a backseat, predicts strategic...
Biggest trends of 2024 and what to expect in 2025
From Swedish candy to marry me pasta, consumers’ palettes stretched across the globe in 2024.
Biggest trends of 2024 and what to expect in 2025
Economic pressures in 2025 will continue to impact consumers’ shopping habits as private label and premium products grow, but all is not lost for mainstream brands that can stand out through strategic partnerships with foodservice and targeted social...
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast
Most US consumers are exhausted after a year of uncertainty marked by ongoing inflation and political turmoil, and industry insiders predict as they enter the new year many will seek relief – physical, emotional and financial – from the foods and...
There may be a positive correlation between nutrient-rich plant-based diets and improved sleep health among older adults, according to a study by researchers in China.
The innovative category has had an eventful year. How could 2025 shake things up?
The failed merger may bolster regional M&A in the grocery landscape.
Mouthfeel is a vital element in developing successful NPD, but what are the trends to watch in 2025 and how can food and drink makers utilise them?
2024 has been a wild ride for the food and beverage industry, with some seriously exciting new trends taking hold. But which ones have proven most popular for NPD?
Convenience wakes up the morning routine for consumers, with 90% of morning meals prepared in under 15 minutes, according to Circana.
Healthy eating is dominating food and beverage, but how are younger people responding?
Are brands and organisations sweetening their climate conscious efforts to win over concerned consumers?