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News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology

06-Mar-2026

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TOP HEADLINES

Farm Bill moves closer to House floor after committee vote

The 2026 Farm Bill moves out of committee amid bipartisan support, industry praise and mounting consumer and environmental pushback.... Read more

Half of US shoppers worry about artificial ingredients, want EU-style bans

A new Acosta Group study finds growing demand for transparency and cleaner labels as consumers push for stricter rules on artificial ingredients... Read more

Buffett bets on Kraft Heinz as shock split suspended

Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway signals support for Kraft Heinz, following separation update... Read more

Grocery’s growth divide: Where CPG brands should bet in 2026

In 2026, brands can’t afford guesswork - cracking where and how shoppers engage is key for smarter distribution, faster innovation and successful category strategies... Read more

The clean label chocolate revolution has begun

Clean label chocolate is gaining momentum, and reshaping indulgence... Read more

Vietnam’s coffee crisis threatens to upend global supply chains

Despite consumer coffee prices slipping, Vietnam’s brewing supply-chain crisis threatens a painful whiplash for manufacturers as climate chaos, shrinking yields and land pressures trigger a new wave of cost volatility... Read more

Amazon’s disruption of Walmart is a slow work in progress

The tech giant’s endless experimentation in grocery reveal less about innovation and more about indecision... Read more

Food inflation will cool in 2026 but grocery bills may continue to rise

USDA data show food-at-home prices growing far slower than food away from home, creating uneven pressure across categories and opportunities for packaged food makers... Read more

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SNAP’s next chapter could redefine product eligibility across states

The next era of SNAP reform targets how nutrition policy, retail compliance and product eligibility quietly reshape the CPG playbook... Read more

Snack sales hold steady despite GLP-1 weight loss surge

USDA data shows snack units sold remain stable through 2024, even as prescription rates for GLP-1 drugs climb, suggesting opportunity – and caution – for snack manufacturers targeting shifting consumer diets... Read more

New beverage launches to watch at Expo West 2026

Pura Soda, Beyond Meat, Nixie, Malk, Tractor Beverage and more unveil their latest innovations in natural and organic drinks... Read more

Stricter certification aims to bring higher quality to extra virgin olive oils

For NAOOA’s brands, the message is clear: certification now represents more than authenticity; it aims to improve quality, transparency and consumer trust... Read more

UPCOMING PARTNER 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

UPCOMING EDITORIAL WEBINARS

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

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

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