News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology19-Nov-2025
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5 pillars powering private label’s ‘super cycle’ growth
Savvy consumers are looking for more than discounts – smart products and marketing can drive loyalty, according to Kantar... Read more
Hormel’s strategy for winning at the digital shelf
As online grocery shopping surges year-over-year and digital-native shoppers come into their buying power, Hormel Foods’ Leslie Lee explains how brands must optimize assortment, content and search strategy to win in an era of endless digital shelves and intensifying competition... Read more
Patents plummet in alt proteins: Has innovation ground to a halt?
Alternative proteins have lost a lot of popularity in recent years, and this is reflected in IP activity... Read more
Celsius enters a new era with Rockstar, Alani Nu acquisitions
New flavors, female-forward brands power energy drink company reboot... Read more
 US plays catch up in store brands renaissance
As private-label products surge overseas, US grocers are just beginning to unlock their full potential... Watch now
Cost disciple drives growth: How Conagra, General Mills and Celsius are navigating inflation and tariffs
Targeted pricing, selective promotions and strategic investments help brands protect margins and capture share in a high-cost environment... Read more
AI platform Keychain raises $10M to help retailers speed private-label product launches
The funding backs Keychain360, a new operating system designed to cut product launch time by up to 30% and streamline sourcing, compliance and vendor management for retailers... Read more
Trump removes coffee, beef, cocoa from tariff list
Consumer Brands Association urges further tariff rollbacks on products like palm oil and tin mill steel... Read more
General Mills, WK Kellogg & Ferrero spark a fresh fight for the breakfast bowl
Once the poster child for easy mornings, breakfast cereal has been losing shelf swagger. Now a new wave of innovation, investment and protein-packed reinvention is pushing the category back into the spotlight... Read more
Grupo Bimbo shakes up its top ranks in Mexico and the US
The world’s biggest bakery group is ushering in a new era, installing a new chief at the helm in Mexico and announcing a major handover at Bimbo Bakeries USA... Read more
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Infant formula recall exposes gaps in food safety oversight
The botulism-linked recall of ByHeart powdered infant formula is sparking urgent debate over whether US food safety systems can respond quickly enough... Read more
 What will the M&A landscape look like in 2026 for CPGs?
Seasoned deal advisors share the emerging trends shaping valuations, investor expectations, and what founders must do now to stay competitive... Listen now
Bero and Aston Martin partner on non-alcoholic beer
Bero is aligning with Aston Martin to bring non-alcoholic beer into the premium space... Read more
What’s the buzz around instant coffee?
Gen Z and Millennials are embracing the low-cost counterpart to ground and whole bean... Read more
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GLP-1 Next
From portion control to complete nutrition solutions, how can food makers rethink R&D to meet shifting consumer demands?
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Healthy Snack 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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Global GLP-1 disruption
From soft dinks to alcohol, confectioney to snacks, we dissect the disuption and ask what’s next.
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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 tust.
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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.
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Performance pet food
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Healthy ageing - nutrition for longevity and vitality
This session explores how nutrition can help maintain muscle mass, cognitive function, bone health and metabolic resilience.
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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-ich products more appealing and effective.
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Unlocking Satiety
We explore the latest research on hunger regulation, nutrient timing, and the role of proteins, fibres and bioactive compounds in promoting fullness.
13-Nov-2025
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Beverage Innovation 2025
Beverage gurus are looking to be ahead on the next big thing as they explore niche categories and push beverage boundaries. No one, however, wants to sacrifice flavor as they explore new ideas.
06-Nov-2025
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Delivering Freshness That Lasts: Solutions for Shelf Life, Texture & Taste
Learn how to reduce food waste, meet consumer expectations, and support your brand’s sustainability and quality goals with practical solutions.
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Fueling fun: Connecting with Esports enthusiasts and everyday gamers FTW
We explore how this market is growing, what screencentral consumers want, how stakeholders are responding and where there is untapped white space.
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Packaging and labelling
Packaging is no longer just about containment – it’s a key player in sustainability, consumer engagement and regulatory compliance.
23-Sep-2025
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Circular processing
From by-products to breakthroughs, this session explores how food and beverage manufacturers can reduce waste, lower emissions and unlock new revenue by rethinking how ingredients are sourced, processed and reused.
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