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10-Mar-2026

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TOP HEADLINES

Natural and organic food & drink poised to hit $427 billion by 2029

With most shoppers buying natural and organic but many unsure what it really means, brands must better explain health benefits and value, according to experts... Read more

Regenerative Organic Certified emerges as one of food’s fastest-growing labels

‘The bottom line is, if we don’t have healthy soils, we are not going to have healthy plants … and we are not going to be healthy ourselves’... Watch now

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Sweet proteins: The future of clean-label sugar reduction

How are new innovations in the sweet ingredients space challenging the assumption that taste needs to be compromised when formulating clean-label, better-for-you food and beverages?... Read more

Expo West brands embrace ‘sensemaxxing’ with layered textures, bold flavors and playful formats

Brands at Expo West showcased snacks engineered for crunch, chew and snap, layering textures and subtle flavors to deliver bigger sensory experiences in smaller bites... Read more

Treating culture drives US confectionery sales

Americans’ love of nostalgic, sensory-rich treats is boosting confectionery sales as brands balance innovation, tradition and mounting regulatory pressures... Read more

Wisecode gives brands a new way to claim they’re non-UPF

Built on an ingredient-level ultra processed food standard and a database of more than 840,000 products, the app’s new Non-UPF Shield lets food and beverage manufacturers quickly verify products... Watch now

Half of US shoppers worry about artificial ingredients, want EU-style bans

A new Acosta Group study finds growing demand for transparency and cleaner labels as consumers push for stricter rules on artificial ingredients... Read more

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, including a formal definition of UPFs expected next month, but critics worry a lack of evidence-based policy will confuse consumers and impact companies’ bottom lines... Read more

Snack sales hold steady despite GLP-1 weight loss surge

USDA data shows snack units sold remain stable through 2024, even as prescription rates for GLP-1 drugs climb, suggesting opportunity – and caution – for snack manufacturers targeting shifting consumer diets... Read more

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

PepsiCo plays ‘offense’ to transform portfolio for health-conscious consumers

CEO Ramon Laguarta outlines plans to reduce sugar and sodium, boost protein and fiber, and “restage” core brands to drive higher value per consumption... Read more

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Functional Beverage Innovations | March 19

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EDITOR'S CHOICE

Farm Bill markup sparks debate over nutrition and rural policy

The House Agriculture Committee began marking up the 2026 Farm, Food and National Security Act this week, which will impact federal nutrition programs, farmers and rural communities nationwide... 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

Mondelez charts next growth wave across North America, Europe and emerging markets

The company is tailoring its strategy by region, courting value-seeking US shoppers, fixing European chocolate margins and using Oreo-led biscuits and cakes to unlock runway across China, India, Brazil and Mexico... Read more

Vietnam’s coffee crisis threatens to upend global supply chains

Despite consumer coffee prices slipping, Vietnam’s brewing supply-chain crisis threatens a painful whiplash for manufacturers as climate chaos, shrinking yields and land pressures trigger a new wave of cost volatility... 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

UPCOMING EDITORIAL WEBINARS

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

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

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

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

ON-DEMAND WEBINARS

The frontiers of functional dairy

This webinar explores the latest advances - from bioactive peptides and high-protein formulations to probiotics, postbiotics, and immune-boosting ingredients.

05-Mar-2026

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 trust.

19-Feb-2026

Global GLP-1 disruption

From soft drinks to alcohol, confectionery to snacks, we dissect the disruption and ask what’s next.

05-Feb-2026

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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Future Food-Tech San Francisco 2026

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