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22-Apr-2026

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TOP HEADLINES

FTC to rein in hidden grocery delivery fees after multimillion-dollar settlements with Walmart, Instacart, Grubhub, Amazon

Public comment period opens after investigations found misleading pricing, subscription tactics and driver pay practices... Read more

Sustainability at a crossroads

From upcycling to carbon-neutral claims, the food industry weighs real progress against rising costs, scrutiny and skepticism... Read more

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Pleasure with purpose: How enjoyment and functional nutrition are redefining the future of food

Consumers are more health-focused than ever, but refuse to sacrifice sensory enjoyment. How is ‘pleasure with purpose’ redefining the future of food?... Read more

As food brands tweak child marketing rules, UNICEF’s playbook still holds

As food brands rewrite child-marketing rules, experts say voluntary action isn’t enough... Read more

Why Unilever’s $40bn food merger is raising red flags

Unilever’s $40bn food deal is supposed to sharpen focus. Instead it’s unsettled stakeholders, raising questions over the success of Big Food consolidation... Read more

World’s first cell-based chocolate bar developed with Mondelez

The first-ever milk chocolate bars made with cell-cultivated cocoa butter have been produced... Read more

Nestlé’s 5-point turnaround plan targets leaner growth under new CEO

Coffee, petcare, nutrition and snacks take center stage as CEO rolls out five-part turnaround plan and trims workforce.... Read more

Beyond the candy bar: Is confectionery redefining frozen novelties?

Candy companies increasingly are treating the freezer as a growth channel – one that allows gummies, chews and fruit candies to evolve into entirely new frozen formats... Read more

GLP-1-friendly foods are booming – but the label is still taboo

From “high protein” to “supports muscle mass” claims, brands are coding GLP-1 benefits without naming the trend outright... Read more

3 strategies to help CPG marketers drive breakthrough results with less money

Tighter budgets, fragmented media and shrinking attention spans are forcing brands to rethink marketing success... Listen now

How fibre went from forgotten nutrient to consumer obsession

Once dismissed as dull, fibre is now reshaping global food and drink innovation... Read more

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EDITOR'S CHOICE

Is microwave popcorn ready for disruption? Opopop thinks so

Next-generation microwavable popcorn brand Opopop got a big boost in March with nationwide distribution at Walmart, a launch that has kept the company innovating... Read more

PepsiCo proves new playbook works as price cuts and innovation drive sales

Price cuts, cleaner ingredients and bold flavors drove Q1 gains for PepsiCo as consumers seek affordability, function and comfort... Read more

USDA creates Office of Seafood to boost US seafood competitiveness

The new office will streamline access to USDA programs for seafood producers and align efforts across federal agencies to strengthen the domestic seafood sector... Read more

Big Soda spotted it first: Why ultrafiltered milk became a billion-dollar bet

Ultrafiltered dairy offers a rare mix of growth, margin and modern wellness appeal. Where’s the category headed?... Read more

UPCOMING PARTNER WEBINARS

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

UPCOMING EDITORIAL WEBINARS

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

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

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

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

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

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