News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology05-Mar-2026
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TOP HEADLINES
Functional dairy booms as tech-driven innovation renew category potential
Tech driven innovation is growing the potential of functional dairy, repositioning the category as a strong player in the global functional foods space... Read more
Saudi introduces tougher controls to prevent food fortification fraud
New Saudi regulations tighten control of nutritional claims to curb food fortification fraud and protect consumers... Read more
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Evolution of heat preferences: Leading Asia’s spicy food revolution
Asian consumers are increasingly seeking bold, authentic flavours – sparking a rise in ‘swicy’ food trends. How can manufactures deliver heat profiles that make an impact?... Read more
Our top 10 most-read F&B industry news from Feb 2026
Check out our top 10 most-read food and beverage industry stories from February 2026, including GLP-1 foods in Asia, India alcohol regulations, matcha chicken nuggets and more... Read more
Healthier Choices: Top functional ingredients, trehalose and SmartMilk
Top functional ingredients, trehalose and SmartMilk feature in this edition of Healthier Choices... Read more
Iran Conflict: What does this mean for global food sector?
The ongoing tensions in Iran could disrupt supply routes and drive volatility across key food commodities such as rice and meat... Read more
Indonesia to standardise non halal food labels with new regulations
New non halal labelling standards in Indonesia aim to streamline compliance in food firms and provide clearer information for consumers... Read more
Flavour feature: Scallion in the spotlight for ‘modern savoury’ appeal
Ingredients giant Kerry has spotlighted scallion as a ‘hero’ flavour amid strong focus on wellness and tradition in its 2026 Taste Charts... Read more
Smucker sues Trader Joe’s, as Uncrustables shifts from freezer to fridge
Smucker is retooling its $1B Uncrustables line for ready-to-eat convenience while battling knockoffs in the frozen PB&J arms race... Read more
Brown Brothers taps fruity spritzes to recruit new wine drinkers
Brown Brothers is betting on familiar citrus flavours to recruit new wine drinkers, launching yuzu lemon and orange spritzes to lower entry barriers into the category... Read more
Crunch appeal: Japanese snack brand revamps karinto for overseas growth
Heritage snack firm Asahi Seika reimagines traditional karinto with longer shelf life and trending flavours while retaining its signature crunch and sweetness... Read more
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EDITOR'S CHOICE
3 must-watch emerging food & drink categories for growth in 2026
Amid the many uncertainties and changes seen by the food industry, we believe these three emerging categories have the potential to drive major change in the coming year... Read more
5 need-to-know regulations set to impact APAC food & beverage in 2026
From Indonesia’s all-out halal regulations to sodium policies spurring rapid reformulation and taxation changes affecting food company strategies, these are five regulatory and policy updates that are expected to have a major impact on the F&B sector in 2026... Read more
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The frontiers of functional dairy
This webinar explores the latest advances - from bioactive peptides and high-protein fomulations to probiotics, postbiotics, and immune-boosting ingredients.
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Functional Beverage Innovations
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Healthy ageing - nutrition for longevity and vitality
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Feeding the future with fibre
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Functional ingredients on the health frontline
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19-Feb-2026
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Global GLP-1 disruption
From soft dinks to alcohol, confectioney to snacks, we dissect the disuption and ask what’s next.
05-Feb-2026
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Healthy Snacking Trends
We explore what types of snacks - including categories, flavors, sizes, and nutritional profiles - modern shoppers want. We also look at what ingredients and diets are gaining traction, how marketing and merchandising is evolving and how brands and retailers are meeting these needs.
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