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News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology

03-Mar-2026

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TOP HEADLINES

RFK Jr targets food dyes, SNAP and UPFs in MAHA rally keynote

The MAHA Rally for Real Food echoed RFK Jr’s agenda to clean up US food but critics worry a lack of evidence-based policy will confuse consumers and impact companies’ bottom lines... Read more

New beverage launches to watch at Expo West 2026

Pura Soda, Beyond Meat, Nixie, Malk, Tractor Beverage and more unveil their latest innovations in natural and organic drinks... Read more

Retailers and brands turn to AI for help as grocery shoppers feel financially squeezed

With 73% of US shoppers stressed about grocery costs, retailers are turning to tools like Algolia’s Intelligent Grocery Solution to balance affordability, margins and evolving consumer behavior... Watch now

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

Cocoa whiplash: How a record price spike turned into a demand slump

The market has swung from historic shortage to surplus projections for 2025/26 in under two years... Read more

Global formula fallout: The crisis that’s redrawing an industry

The cereulide contamination crisis sent shockwaves through the global infant formula market, accelerating a sector-wide reckoning on quality, transparency and brand resilience... Read more

Innovation in functional coffee creamers takes off

The rise of the US coffee creamer category has been largely fuelled by flavour innovation and brand collabs. But functional creamers represents a rapidly growing area.... Read more

Baking NPD: Protein muffins, pistachio nostalgia and cookie culture

Smaller households, impulse occasions and better-for-you cues are driving a new wave of baking innovation... See more

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GLP-1s are quietly rewriting the grocery list

GLP-1 drugs are reshaping food demand, spending patterns and packaging strategy across the CPG landscape... Read more

Private equity doubles down on private label with launch of Keep It Real Foods

CIC Partners-backed manufacturing platform launch follows sales of TreeHouse Foods and Great Kitchens... Read more

More with less: Hormel and Utz downsize to grow efficiently

Strategic downsizing at Hormel, Utz and peers shows how fewer brands and plants can unlock efficiency, margin expansion and sustainable growth in packaged food... Read more

UPCOMING PARTNER WEBINARS

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Consumers have never wanted convenience more than they do now, and this is reflected in their food choices. Ready meals have been a staple for decades, but the modern versions are a vast improvement over TV dinners.

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UPCOMING EDITORIAL WEBINARS

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Global GLP-1 disruption

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