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News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology13-Mar-2026
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Looking for protein choices? We have you covered!
Looking for protein choices? We have you covered!
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Why Lay’s, Oreo and M&M’s are engineering consumer experiences
PepsiCo’s Lay’s restaurant in Madrid highlights a growing strategy among snack giants to extend blockbuster brands beyond the supermarket shelf and into cafés, retail attractions and immersive consumer experiences... Read more
Bel Group’s AI strategy: From cheese virtual twins to protein innovation
Bel’s research head opens on how the technology is enhancing product R&D and operational efficiency... Read more
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Sweet proteins: The future of clean-label sugar reduction
How are new innovations in the sweet ingredients space challenging the assumption that taste needs to be compromised when formulating clean-label, better-for-you food and beverages?... Read more
4 market opportunities revealed by Mintel Most Innovative winners
When supply chain snarls and cautious consumers dominate, winners focus on health, convenience and mindful indulgence... Read more
Whole Foods’ small-format stores could boost CPG startups
The grocer’s UK small-format rollout, together with its US LEAP accelerator and UK Brand Pitch Day events, is creating new opportunities for emerging brands... Read more
From humans to hounds: The protein boom hits pet food
Orijen’s Freshprey aims to deliver fresh animal-forward ingredients that’s driving premiumization across the category... Read more
Middle East tensions, rising energy and fertilizer costs push grocery prices higher
February CPI shows food-at-home prices climbing 0.4% as supply chain risks, tariff uncertainty and volatile farm inputs threaten to add new pressure on brands, retailers and inflation-weary shoppers... Read more
Nestlé crashes the condiment aisle with its first US sauce brand
Minor’s Kitchen features four chef-driven flavors, aiming to reach home cooks looking for flavor-forward, convenient options... Read more
 High-fiber konjac could be the next big competitor in better-for-you foods
From noodles to “inner beauty” drinks, konjac is moving beyond Asia to challenge established categories across the US functional food landscape... Watch now
Global seaweed snack sales could double to $4.66B by 2030
North American and European markets are experiencing the fastest growth in seaweed snacks... Read more
Campbell’s snack gamble meets a tougher consumer
Snack weakness forced Campbell’s to cut its outlook after a difficult quarter, with the company admitting performance in the category fell short of expectations even as its premium Rao’s brand continued to surge... Read more
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Functional Beverage Innovations | March 19
Functional Beverage Innovations | March 19
Join us on Thurs, March 19 for our “Functional Beverage Innovations” editorial webinar. Explore the latest developments in the functional beverage space with experts from PepsiCo, Curated Culture, and more. REGISTER FOR FREE.... Learn more
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 Regenerative Organic Certified emerges as one of food’s fastest-growing labels
‘The bottom line is, if we don’t have healthy soils, we are not going to have healthy plants … and we are not going to be healthy ourselves’... Watch now
Treating culture drives US confectionery sales
Americans’ love of nostalgic, sensory-rich treats is boosting confectionery sales as brands balance innovation, tradition and mounting regulatory pressures... Read more
 Classic condiment sales are slipping, and innovators are moving in
As mayonnaise, ketchup and salad dressing sales decline, brands like Primal Kitchen, Truff and Lucky Foods are driving growth with healthier oils, bold spices and elevated flavor experiences... Watch now
How GLP-1s are reshaping product innovation
For product developers, designing GLP-1 friendly foods will require new sensory approaches, emotional metrics and new nutritional architectures... Read more
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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.
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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.
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Global GLP-1 disruption
From soft drinks to alcohol, confectionery to snacks, we dissect the disruption and ask what’s next.
05-Feb-2026
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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.
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Future Food-Tech San Francisco 2026
Future Food-Tech San Francisco 2026
Join global leaders in food-tech innovation at Future Food-Tech San Francisco. Explore breakthroughs in AI, biomanufacturing, GLP-1, and the investment trends reshaping the industry... Learn more
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