News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology11-Jun-2026
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Struggling with the Switch to Natural Colors?
Struggling with the Switch to Natural Colors?
Synthetic colors offer strong stability and lower cost, but natural colors respond differently to heat, pH, and processing. Shade shifts and off-note tastes can occur. Explore the formulation challenges and solutions behind natural color conversion... Learn more
TOP HEADLINES
Zero-risk food safety goals ‘undesirable’, say experts
Zero-risk food safety goals are both undesirable and unachievable as these can increase food waste and strain food systems, according to researchers... Read more
Croissant gin? Four Pillars tests the boundaries of innovation
Australian distillery Four Pillars is reinventing what gin innovation looks like, experimenting with bold new flavours that leap beyond classic botanicals... Read more
Growth Asia Summit 2026: Women’s health experts discuss hormones and wellbeing
It’s just under a month to the Growth Asia Summit 2026, where women’s health will be one of the main topics in the spotlight... Read more
General Mills sees soft demand ahead, but also pockets of opportunity
Executives expect consumers to remain value-conscious, but believe investments in “remarkability” can boost growth across key categories... Read more
Betagro turns chicken into noodles to double protein per meal
Betagro has created noodles made out of chicken breast, offering consumers a new way to double up on protein and satisfy tapping demand for high-protein innovation... Read more
Will integrated hubs define Singapore’s food manufacturing future?
As major food brands shift operations out of Singapore, Gourmet Xchange taps convenience and scalability with an integrated food hub from ideation to production and distribution... Read more
Safety First: Regulatory harmonisation, ‘unfair’ ads and palm oil
Regulatory harmonisation, ‘unfair’ ads and palm oil feature in this edition of Safety First... Read more
Monster chases global energy drink growth with Coca-Cola distribution muscle
Monster executives say the company still has a long runway outside the US as it rolls out market-specific products, affordable brands and female-focused lines such as FLRT, while international sales climb to 45% of revenue... Read more
Snack trends: Nutrient-dense grazing hitting its stride
Snack brands are targeting fluid eating occasions with products that deliver nutrition in smaller portable formats, aligning with healthier snacking trends to suit busier lifestyles... Read more
Our top 10 most-read F&B industry news from May 2026
Check out our top 10 most-read food and beverage industry stories from May 2026, including Indonesia palm oil controls, China food additive innovation and Kraft Heinz on brand loyalty... Read more
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Energy drink trends: US startup PHX blends hydration and energy
Florida-based functional drinks firm PHX has launched a hydration-energy drink designed to meet growing demand for multifunctional beverages... Read more
3 make or break factors for Asian brands in the West
The western world is home to many of the world’s most established food brands, so what strategies can Asian brands use to crack desirable markets like Europe or the US?... Read more
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