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19-Feb-2026

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Harnessing fermentation to nature's full potential

Learn how advances in fermentation offer exciting potential for a more stable, secure food supply... Learn more

TOP HEADLINES

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

JM Smucker resets strategy with leadership shake-up, sharper brand focus

The snacks and spreads giant plans to boost profitability through margin expansion in coffee and Uncrustables while stepping back from acquisitions... Read more

FDA allergen threshold guidance could reduce liability for food brands

FDA guidance on allergen thresholds may help brands label products more consistently while reducing risk... 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

IFF to sell off food ingredients - the supplier�s biggest earner

One of the world�s biggest suppliers wants to offload its food ingredients division... Read more

Has dairy lost its health halo - and can brands bring it back?

Dairy was once inherently linked with health and wellness, but some consumers doubt the category�s clean image. How can brands rebuild trust?... Read more

What is yerba mate and why is this natural energiser going global?

Yerba mate is breaking out from its South American roots, fuelled by soaring exports, innovation and booming global demand for natural energy beverages... Read more

Functional drinks hold mass market appeal � but there�s work to do

Functional beverages are popular with wellness enthusiasts: but how wide is their appeal?... Read more

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EDITOR'S CHOICE

Your next cashier might be on food stamps

It�s time for US taxpayers to stop subsidizing corporations that fail to pay employees a living wage... Read more

As FDA leadership shifts, observers warn of rising food safety risks

A wave of leadership changes at FDA and HHS is testing whether reform efforts will strengthen oversight - or leave the food system more vulnerable... 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

General Mills lowers sales expectations but expands its playbook to win back consumers

The packaged food giant is banking on bolder taste, functional nutrition and smarter packaging to offset weak cereal and snack demand... Read more

UPCOMING EDITORIAL WEBINARS

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

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

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-ich products more appealing and effective.

10-Jun-2026

ON-DEMAND 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

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

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

ONLINE EVENT

Positive Nutrition Broadcast Series 2026

Coming up on Feb 19: The �Functional ingredients on the health frontline� broadcast. Examine how functional ingredients are shaping innovation and learn how brands can balance efficacy, regulation, and consumer trust. Register for free today!... Learn more

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