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01-Apr-2026

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Replace Yellow 5 with Bright Natural Colors

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TOP HEADLINES

Hershey courts Gen Z with premium, better-for-you snacking playbook

From holiday occasions to social-first indulgence, Hershey is using premiumization, permissible treats and a bigger salty and protein presence to future-proof its snacking portfolio... Read more

Hershey u-turns as real chocolate makes a comeback

Hershey says it�s bringing real chocolate back to parts of its portfolio � could this small switch signal something much bigger for the confectionery industry?... Read more

Fortification vs processing: Why the line is blurring in food design

How are food leaders rethinking fortification and processing to deliver nutrient-dense, functional � and joyful � foods?... Read more

Clean label drives protein innovation � from seaweed stabilizers to yeast-based alternatives

Ingredient innovators are using macroalgae and microbial fermentation to reshape the future of clean-label, high-functionality protein products... Read more

Texture innovation: Confectionery�s next frontier

From freeze-dried sweets to ultra-indulgent chocolate, texture is taking centre stage... Read more

McCormick�s results take a back seat as Unilever deal nears

Sales are steady and margins remain under pressure, but attention has shifted firmly to a potential tie-up with Unilever.... Read more

Easter shopping trends in 2026: Darker, smaller, last minute

Easter shopping is shifting towards premium, playful and last-minute purchases... See more

Predictive data reveals the next wave of performance-driven wellness trends in food

Insights from Spate reveal consumers want functional, low-sugar and benefit-packed food and beverages that fit easily into their lives... Watch now

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EDITOR'S CHOICE

Letter from the editor: Can packaged food rediscover its innovative edge?

Natural Products Expo West reveals an industry playing it safe, while searching for its next big breakthrough as economic pressures, shifting consumer expectations and regulatory uncertainty converge... Read more

Scaling precision fermentation: Why capital and collaboration remain the biggest hurdles

Industry experts cite massive CapEx, supply bottlenecks and regulatory complexity as key barriers... Read more

Peptides move from fringe biohacks to functional food frontier

As demand surges for targeted health solutions, Nuritas� Nora Khaldi discusses how AI is transforming peptide discovery, and why food and beverage may be the industry�s next big play... Listen now

16 trends at Expo West: Convenience, function and �feel good� food redefines innovation and marketing

From packaging breakthroughs and GLP-1-friendly formulations to regenerative claims and sensory-driven products, brands are balancing health, sustainability and indulgence in a rapidly evolving market... Read more

UPCOMING PARTNER 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

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

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