News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology11-Jun-2026
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Natural Color Industry Prepares for Major Shift
Natural Color Industry Prepares for Major Shift
The global color industry is bracing for an unprecedented period of growth in natural color demand due to widespread U.S. market conversion from synthetic dyes. Sensient is making major investments to secure supply and production capacity... Learn more
TOP HEADLINES
Grocery prices cool as overall inflation jumps on energy spike
The Consumer Price Index rose 0.5% in May and 4.2% year over year, driven largely by a fresh energy price spike, even as food-at-home inflation inched up just 0.1%... Read more
Whole Foods’ top supplier says natural and organic grocers gaining ground on national chains
UNFI highlights two decades of growth for natural and regional retailers while rolling out AI supply chain tools and its Endless Aisle platform... Read more
 Taste still rules, but may no longer be enough to win in the snack aisle
New Circana data shows consumers increasingly expect functional benefits alongside flavor, driving a shift from ‘better-for-you’ to ‘nutritious and delicious’ snacks, like those showcased at Sweets & Snacks Expo by Barebells, Belle’s Gourmet Popcorn and Dirty Gut... Watch now
 Global Food Tech Awards EMEA heat opens: Why startups should apply and how to stand out
Calling all EMEA food and beverage startups - applications are now open and entry is free... Watch now
Protein ice cream, EPG and the future of food: Why David’s Peter Rahal is betting on tech over branding
David’s protein ice cream sold out in 28 minutes of launching, but founder Peter Rahal says the real story isn’t frozen dessert – it’s how proprietary food technology could reshape the future of indulgence... Read more
Why dairy giants see growth in meal replacement brands
Danone, Nestlé and Lactalis have all jumped onto the ‘smart food’ bandwagon via bolt-on acquisitions. Why is the segment so strategically important?... Read more
Uncrustables tops $1 billion as JM Smucker posts strong Q4
Food and beverage giant says it might reverse coffee price hikes as commodity costs decline... Read more
Nestlé and Ghirardelli reboot cookie dough
Nestlé leans into bold, trend-driven twists while Ghirardelli bets on premiumization of classic flavors to reach consumers looking for ‘homemade’ indulgence... Read more
Private label and national brands redefine value in fresh
In fresh, value isn’t about being cheaper - it’s about helping shoppers feel certain... Read more
Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Mars and DoorDash among CPG brands chasing $7.5 billion World Cup spend
Nearly 90% of World Cup viewers plan on food and beverage purchases, fueling $7.5 billion in spending... Read more
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Solve Today’s Food R&D Challenges
Solve Today’s Food R&D Challenges
From reformulation to scale-up, solving today’s food challenges takes more than trend insight. IFT FIRST brings together the experts, technologies, and real-world applications you need to move products forward – faster and with confidence... Learn more
EDITOR'S CHOICE
 Are marketers misreading women?
Women drive 85% of consumer spending, but new research from NIQ discussed in the latest episode of Soup-to-Nuts podcast suggests outdated assumptions about women shoppers are giving way to more individualized ‘micro-realities’ that are influencing the future of CPG... Listen now
Snack bar startups draw capital around protein, function and format
Stars + Honey’s recent funding to scale its collagen protein snack bars reflects broader capital investment towards nutrition, functionality, clean label and format innovation in the snack bar category... Read more
Campbell’s weighs ‘tough decisions’ to offset weak snack sales and rising costs
Executives say portfolio cuts, network consolidation and targeted price hikes are among the options under consideration to improve profitability and reignite growth... Read more
Monster chases global energy drink growth with Coca-Cola distribution muscle
Monster executives say the company still has a long runway outside the US as it rolls out market-specific products, affordable brands and female-focused lines such as FLRT, while international sales climb to 45% of revenue... Read more
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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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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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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.
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