News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology05-Feb-2026
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Live Webinar Series: Converting to Natural Color
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TOP HEADLINES
5 ways to boost plant-based meat sales
Health claims may be an overlooked lever that could reignite plant-based meat demand, according to consumer research by the Good Food Institute... Read more
New FDA tool for navigating food contaminants gets its first test
The FDA’s new Total Diet Study Interface is already being used to challenge state-level contamination claims, offering a clearer view of nutrient and contaminant data in the US food supply... Read more
3 flour brands are redefining how regenerative agriculture scales
By redesigning contracts, supply chains and product development, three flour brands show that scaling regenerative agriculture is as much institutional as it is agricultural... Read more
Food companies further limit advertising to children across digital media
Coca-Cola, Campbell’s, General Mills and other CPG and fast-food companies expanded voluntary advertising restrictions across digital platforms after research found most children encounter unhealthy food branding on YouTube... Read more
Inside FrieslandCampina Ingredients’ protein strategy - amid a whey shortage
When ingredient trends boom, suppliers need a strategy to ensure they meet demand... Read more
PepsiCo cuts prices on Lay’s, Cheetos and Tostitos ahead of Super Bowl
CEO calls the move a ‘surgical investment’ as the company integrates Siete Foods, Poppi and its expanded Celsius partnership while preparing relaunches of Gatorade and Quaker Oats... Read more
What ‘healthy’ means to Americans is changing, and so should marketing
Consumers want healthier food but struggle to trust nutrition information, creating both challenges and opportunities for brands, according to new data from the International Food Information Council... Read more
Why the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines need a ‘mulligan’ – and how to fix them
This isn’t a food fight, it’s a structural failure, according to experts who say the new US Dietary Guidelines need a reset, not another round of compromises... Read more
Godiva, A-Sha and Loacker gallop into the Year of the Horse
From pineapple cakes to chocolate gift boxes, CPGs celebrate the Lunar New Year with limited-edition products... Read more
How Chobani is bringing ‘hunt culture’ to grocery retail
Chobani is translating hype and scarcity economics into everyday grocery categories, reframing its Flavor Drops creamer from a staple product into a discovery-driven experience... Read more
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EDITOR'S CHOICE
What does Hain Celestial’s sale of its North American snack business signal for the category?
After years of acquisitions and declining sales, the health-focused food company is narrowing its portfolio and using the proceeds to shore up its balance sheet... Read more
 What will it take to rebuild plant-based and cultivated meat?
As protein demand rises and consumers grow choosier, Good Food Institute Founder Bruce Friedrich outlines how plant-based and cultivated meat can move beyond hype and become investable, scalable industries... Listen now
Trends vs fads: What’s shaping CPG in 2026?
In 2026, longevity – not hype – is the real differentiator... Read more
Kroger, Hy-Vee and UNFI make better-for-you private-label plays in 2026
Store brands nearly triple the dollar sales growth of national brands, as grocers position wellness-focused products to capture health-conscious shoppers... Read more
UPCOMING EDITORIAL WEBINARS
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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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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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
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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GLP-1 Next
From portion control to complete nutrition solutions, how can food makers rethink R&D to meet shifting consumer demands?
19-Nov-2025
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Unlocking Satiety
We explore the latest research on hunger regulation, nutrient timing, and the role of proteins, fibres and bioactive compounds in promoting fullness.
13-Nov-2025
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Beverage Innovation 2025
Beverage gurus are looking to be ahead on the next big thing as they explore niche categories and push beverage boundaries. No one, however, wants to sacrifice flavor as they explore new ideas.
06-Nov-2025
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Positive Nutrition Broadcast Series 2026
Positive Nutrition Broadcast Series 2026
Join us for our world-leading broadcast series! The next broadcast titled “Global GLP-1 disruption” is coming up on Feb 5. Learn how GLP-1s are reshaping consumer habits and product innovation across F&B sectors. Register for free today!... Learn more
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