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News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology

08-Apr-2026

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TOP HEADLINES

Clean label vs shelf life: A new food-tech solution removes the tradeoff

Startup BioBlends � a runner up in the Americas heat of the Global Food Tech Awards � leverages gas-based technology to extend freshness without additives to address clean label and food waste concerns... Watch now

Can biopeptides reclaim weight loss from GLP-1 drugs?

As GLP-1 drugs reshape how people eat, food-based bioactive peptides are emerging as a potential way to support satiety before, during and after drug use... Watch now

How the Swedish candy craze helped save a San Francisco sweets shop

A year after flames gutted his Haight Street candy shop, founder Max Kolegue rebuilt the business through Amazon sales � and a viral boom in Swedish gummies... Read more

FDA extends deadline as hidden gluten puts regulatory fine-tuning under the spotlight

A US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) consultation on gluten labelling � now extended � raises fresh questions about how clearly food makers communicate risk... Read more

How Bel defied global snacking headwinds

The maker of Babybel has been on a sustained growth trajectory by leaning into new flavours, formats and ingredient trends... Read more

Iran conflict: Is ceasefire too little, too late for global food?

A two-week ceasefire is now in place in the war between US-Israel and Iran, but much is still uncertain about how long-lasting the impacts of damage done thus far will be and what still lies ahead for the global food sector... Read more

Can fermentation solve the cocoa crisis?

Cocoa innovation opens up new possibilities for manufacturers... Read more

6 tips to raise capital in 2026 for food-tech

The expectations, red flags and structural hurdles shaping food-tech fundraising in 2026... Read more

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EDITOR'S CHOICE

California pushes �non-UPF� seal as certifications multiply and confusion grows

A proposed state-backed label aims to simplify ultra-processed food choices, but could competing definitions and private certifications risk muddying the message for consumers and complicate reformulation efforts?... Read more

Cacao pods and �ugly� potatoes powering the upcycled foods movement

Brands like Roots Farm Fresh, Blue Stripes and Salt and Straw are finding new value in food waste through upcycled snacks and frozen foods... Read more

Danone bets on nutrient quality, not quantity, as consumers look to food for health

Danone�s R&D chief lays out why the future of food hinges on bioavailability, behavior change and nutrient quality � not just bigger numbers on the label... Watch now

What GLP-1 users need: Food, nutrition and CPG innovation

An evolving class of GLP-1 medications rewrites the rules of appetite � giving food companies their biggest innovation challenge in decades... 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

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

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