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News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology26-Feb-2026
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Harnessing fermentation to nature's full potential
Learn how advances in fermentation offer exciting potential for a more stable, secure food supply... Learn more
TOP HEADLINES
What do CPG brands need to know about the updated FSMA 204?
FDA’s latest FSMA 204 updates give CPG brands clearer guidance on digital traceability, compliance timelines and new exemptions impacting dairy processing.... Read more
Archer accelerates meat snack growth with $100M from JPMorgan Chase
Backed by a new manufacturing plant and rapid sales growth, the brand behind the “Stick to Real” campaign positions for $500M in sales as it scales meat stick production... Read more
Why CPGs need to design for AI discovery now
CPG brands must restructure product data and APIs to stay visible as AI pushes deeper into agentic commerce... Read more
The ultra-processed foods debate has nuance - let’s recognise it
To understand how processing affects food consumption, don’t caricature either side of the debate... Read more
How Kerry’s B2B strategy is evolving in its post-dairy era
A year on from its dairy divestment, Kerry continues to reinvent itself as a pure-play taste and nutrition major. Here’s what the industry should know... Read more
A new California bill could change how food ingredients get FDA green light
In the absence of swift federal action, California is proposing to ban food additives it deems unsafe or poorly tested... Read more
 Beans get rebrand as companies tap into protein- and fibermaxxing trends and GLP-1 user needs
From snackable lentils to refrigerated formats, brands are making legumes relevant again through convenience, creativity and nutrition... Watch now
Conagra bets on active aging adults to drive the next wave of CPG growth
As competitors chase Gen Z, Conagra Brands is targeting the fastest-growing cohort in the US: active adults seeking protein, portion control, value and health-forward convenience – all of which overlaps with other emerging demographic groups, including GLP-1 users... Read more
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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
Lancet critique of 2025–30 Dietary Guidelines highlights health and policy gaps
The Lancet critique of 2025–30 Dietary Guidelines spotlights SNAP, equity and a widening policy divide... Read more
Hershey deploys AI decision-making to solve supply chain disruptions before they happen
The chocolate giant’s AI partner, Aera Technology, has also implemented its decision intelligence tools at food and beverage manufacturers like Mars, Kraft Heinz and Unilever... Read more
A tale of two shoppers: How CPGs price in a K-shaped economy
In a K-shaped economy where spending power splits in two, CPG brands must rethink pricing, value and channel strategy to win both high- and low-income grocery shoppers.... Read more
UPCOMING PARTNER WEBINARS
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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UPCOMING EDITORIAL WEBINARS
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.
05-Mar-2026
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Spotlight On - Mouthfeel Masterclass: The Unlock to Making Tasty Foods Healthier
Hear from Tate & Lyle’s reformulation experts across marketing, nutrition, sensory science and applications, plus behavioral scientist Richard Shotton. Walk away with practical strategies to make healthier foods tastier.
24-Mar-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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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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Feeding the future with fibre
This session dives into the fibre renaissance, spotlighting novel sources, prebiotic innovations and formulation strategies that make fibre-ich products more appealing and effective.
10-Jun-2026
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ON-DEMAND WEBINARS
Functional ingredients on the health frontline
Join us as we examine where innovation is happening, which health outcomes are gaining traction, and how brands can balance efficacy, regulation and consumer tust.
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.
21-Jan-2026
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Functional Beverage Innovations | March 19
Functional Beverage Innovations | March 19
Join us on Thurs, March 19 for our “Functional Beverage Innovations” editorial webinar. Explore the latest developments in the functional beverage space with experts from PepsiCo, Curated Culture, and more. REGISTER FOR FREE... Learn more
PREVIOUS HEADLINES
Blurred lines: Confectionery and sports nutrition collide in snacking revolution
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