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News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology23-Jun-2026
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Faster Innovation
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Ready-to-eat IQF Grains from Riviana make it easier to bring on-trend, globally inspired meal solutions to market. With a wide range of flavors, colors and textures, these fully cooked grains streamline development and support food safety... Learn more
TOP HEADLINES
 Precision fermentation scale-up: Inside a pilot plant for next-gen food ingredients
The University of Illinois is helping food companies move from lab breakthroughs to commercial production, working with partners like ADM and Primient... Watch now
Could adding light to fermentation unlock cell cultivation’s full potential?
Climate biotech Brevel is testing its ‘illuminated fermentation’ platform across coffee, cocoa and bioactive ingredients as it seeks to scale plant-cell-based production beyond the lab... Read more
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Dairy alternatives have a taste problem – flavor science is closing the gap
Taste remains the biggest barrier to adopting dairy alternatives. Here’s how flavor science is solving it.... Read more
How a better-for-you chip brand is raising the stakes in the category
Former better-for-you candy disruptor moves to the savory aisle with a healthier take on the classic potato chip... Read more
Kraft Heinz overhauls global structure amid split uncertainty
Kraft Heinz shakes up global structure as separation remains on hold... Read more
When everything is a snack, is anything a snack?
The most important finding in Mondelez International’s latest State of Snacking report isn’t that people are snacking more but that the industry may no longer know what a snack is... Read more
Clean protein shakes up RTD beverages
Elmhurst 1925 extends clean-label portfolio with RTD plant protein shakes... Read more
 From barn to breakthrough: How Danone is rethinking food innovation
Danone argues tomorrow’s nutrient-dense foods will be shaped first by healthier soils, smarter farming and stronger supply chains, creating new opportunities for protein- and fiber-rich products with lasting consumer appeal... Listen now
How are Nestlé, Danone and Muscle Milk rethinking reformulation?
Additives and artificial colors and flavors continue to be axed from formulas as the industry balances a meeting consumers’ health goals with nutrition policy... Read more
 Red, white and chew: The limited edition treats marking America’s 250th birthday
America’s biggest birthday party is inspiring a summer of patriotic flavours, nostalgic treats and celebratory packaging... See more
Flavor and format are fueling specialty coffee
Specialty coffee is more than a caffeine fix for younger consumers as the category is driven by flavor, format and customization... Read more
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Today’s food decisions demand speed, precision, and proof. IFT FIRST connects you with the science, suppliers, and cross-functional teams needed to evaluate solutions, reduce risk, and move from concept to commercialization with greater confidence... Learn more
EDITOR'S CHOICE
Functional snacks on social media aren’t replacing indulgence, they’re justifying it
If functional snacks are booming, the ingredients powering them show a category in transition... Read more
 Danone deepens consumer trust in Danimals with reformulation and education strategy
As parents seek foods with multiple health benefits, Danone is updating its iconic kids yogurt brand with a reformulated recipe, refreshed identity and educational summer campaign... Watch now
Ashwagandha and mushrooms fuel rise of relaxation beverages
Data shows mood drinks gaining ground as consumers seek calm, sleep and alcohol-free social options... Read more
Anterra Capital closes fund to back AI-powered food startups
VC firm targets scalable, science-backed startups across food and agriculture as investment shifts from hype to discipline... Read more
UPCOMING PARTNER WEBINARS
Fireside Chat: How Silver Spring Foods Achieved 99% Inventory Accuracy With ERP
Disconnected systems and unreliable data don’t just slow manufacturers down - they quietly erode margins, increase risk, and limit growth. In this live fireside chat, discover how Silver Spring Foods, the world’s largest horseradish producer, transformed its operations and achieved 99% reduction in inventory variance by...
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Recoloring the future
Understand how evolving consumer expectations influence color, transparency, and trust in food and beverage products
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UPCOMING EDITORIAL WEBINARS
Functional beverages
From protein sodas and prebiotic soft drinks to texture-led satiety and simplified ingredients lists, we explore strong what functional beverage reformulation looks like now and where the rapidly growing sector is moving next.
30-Jul-2026
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ON-DEMAND WEBINARS
Feeding the future with fibre
This session dives into the fibre renaissance, spotlighting novel sources, prebiotic innovations and formulation strategies that make fibre-rich products more appealing and effective.
10-Jun-2026
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Healthy ageing - nutrition for longevity and vitality
This session explores how nutrition can help maintain muscle mass, cognitive function, bone health and metabolic resilience.
07-May-2026
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Sweetness Reimagined: Using Sweet Proteins to Meet Evolving Consumer Needs
Wellness is top of mind for today’s consumers, yet taste remains the top purchase driver.
06-May-2026
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Navigating the GLP-1 Disruption: What Future-Ready Leaders Need to Know
GLP-1 is driving new product innovation and “GLP-1 friendly” positioning across food, beverage, and supplements.
08-Apr-2026
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Performance pet food
This session explores how ingredients like microbiome modulators, botanicals, and targeted vitamins are being used to suppot immunity, digestion, cognition, and overall vitality in pets.
31-Mar-2026
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5 Trends Indicating the Ready Meals Segment is Heating Up Fast
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.
25-Mar-2026
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