News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology30-Jun-2026
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Dairy Made Digestible with Lactose-busting Enzymes
Dairy Made Digestible with Lactose-busting Enzymes
Meeting demand for low- or no-lactose, reduced-sugar dairy is complex. Lactase enzymes enable natural sweetness, improved digestibility and consistent product performance without compromising taste... Learn more
TOP HEADLINES
Precision fermentation reshapes how sweetness is made
The future of sweetness may not be about replacing sugar with a single ingredient, but about redesigning how sweetness itself is built... Read more
Alternative agriculture’s next chapter: fermentation and cultivation
From precision fermentation and cultivated proteins to next-generation ingredients, food-tech innovators are advancing sustainable production despite funding pressures, scale-up challenges and evolving consumer demand... Read more
Tate & Lyle, Ingredion and the new ingredients land grab
The Ingredion-Tate & Lyle deal signals a shift in the ingredients industry, where technical expertise is becoming as valuable as the ingredients themselves... Read more
Danone’s Chobani lawsuit proves why protein claims are high stakes
Chobani and Danone’s court face-off demonstrates how fierce the battle in the ultra-high protein category has become... Read more
Nestlé accelerates shift to regenerative agriculture
Nestlé steps up efforts to transform farming practices as pressure mounts to decarbonise global supply chains.... Read more
Medicare recipients get access to cheap GLP-1 drugs starting July 1
CMS pilot opens subsidized access to obesity drugs for Medicare Part D enrollees through 2027, but long-term coverage questions remain... Read more
Whey boom fuels surge in protein processing expansion
From WPC80 to lactoferrin, dairy companies globally are investing in premium protein capacity to capture growth in the high-end sports nutrition and functional food space... Read more
How CPGS are rewriting ‘better-for-you’
Cleaning up labels is no longer enough – value-driven consumers are forcing the industry to rethink the balance of price, health and convenience... 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
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EDITOR'S CHOICE
Barbecue flavors abound in CPG brands, marking the beginning of summer
Meat on the grill is only part of the story for brands across the food and beverage landscape bringing bold flavors to outdoor cooking... Read more
Clean protein shakes up RTD beverages
Elmhurst 1925 extends clean-label portfolio with RTD plant protein shakes... Read more
Mintel reveals new multisensory CPG opportunities
Texture, aroma and color are gaining equal footing with taste as brands target viral trends, neurodivergent consumers and GLP-1 users, Mintel finds... Read more
GLP-1 use is fueling trends already in motion
GLP-1 adoption is scaling rapidly and the brands that win are focusing on delivering nutrition for broader appeal rather than a niche segment... Read more
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Global Food Tech Awards EMEA 2026 now open for entries!
Global Food Tech Awards EMEA 2026 now open for entries!
Are you a F&B start-up ready to scale up? Then enter the Global Food Tech Awards 2026 and get recognised on a global stage! Entries for all regions are now open – enter by July 20 for the EMEA heat. Good luck!... Learn more
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