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27-Mar-2026

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TOP HEADLINES

AI assists, but active ingredients still lead in wellness innovation

Industry leaders at Future Food Tech said AI tools are helping product developers, yet rigorous ingredient science continues to set the pace for better-for-you foods and beverages... Read more

Rising grocery costs loom as Middle East conflicts disrupt supply chains

As oil and fertilizer prices squeeze margins, farmers and manufacturers must make tough decisions on pricing, pack sizes and innovation... Read more

From war-driven inflation to GLP-1 eating trends: What mattered in food this month

From international supply instability to GLP-1s reshaping eating habits and a booming condiment category, this month’s roundup tracks the forces rapidly reshaping how food is made, priced and enjoyed... Read more

Kraft Heinz shares tumble as investor uncertainty grows

Kraft Heinz’s stock has plunged to a six-year low, exposing long-term structural problems... Read more

GLP-1 drugs spark new push for hydration solutions

GLP-1 drugs don’t just affect how much people eat: they influence how much they drink... Read more

New infant formula debuts with elevated testing as safety concerns shake category

Little Spoon’s stricter sourcing and voluntary testing standards highlight the widening gap between emerging safety expectations and the infant formula industry’s recent failures... Read 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

From climate shocks to GLP-1 impacts: Why the food chain must adapt now

Industry and public-sector leaders say stronger collaboration and smarter policy are essential to building a sustainable, data-informed food system... Read more

Taste gap narrows for plant-based dairy – but only in select categories

Nectar’s Tasty Awards reveal rapid gains in non-dairy barista milk driven by flavor and functionality, with significant white space in plant-based mozzarella and yogurt... Watch now

Can dairy beat the 2026 glut with protein and gut health focus?

Milk oversupply is crushing prices, but 2026 could reward dairy players that pivot fast into natural protein and functional gut-health innovation... Read more

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EDITOR'S CHOICE

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

Collaboration, not capital, is driving the next wave of food innovation

Industry leaders at Future Food-Tech San Francisco say lower investment levels are giving rise to an era of deeper cooperation among stakeholders focused on creating healthier products... Watch now

From 67 no’s to nationwide: How Magic Mind built its functional shot business

Positioned to upgrade coffee, Magic Mind rapidly is scaling its nootropic shot after turning early rejections into nationwide retail traction... Read more

Is there room for CPGs under the new Dietary Guidelines and RFK’s ‘eat real food’ mantra?

Amy’s Kitchen President Paul Schiefer says the call to “eat real food” should recognize the role packaged products play in accessibility, while pushing the industry toward cleaner labels and better ingredients... Listen now

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

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-rich products more appealing and effective.

10-Jun-2026

ON-DEMAND WEBINARS

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

Global GLP-1 disruption

From soft drinks to alcohol, confectionery to snacks, we dissect the disruption 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