News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology01-Jul-2026
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Dairy Made Digestible with Lactose-busting Enzymes
Dairy Made Digestible with Lactose-busting Enzymes
Meeting demand for low- or no-lactose, reduced-sugar dairy is complex. Lactase enzymes enable natural sweetness, improved digestibility and consistent product performance without compromising taste... Learn more
TOP HEADLINES
Consumers stock up on GLP-1-coded protein shakes on Amazon Prime Day
Shopper satisfaction dips nine percentage points, as consumers reduce spending year over year... Read more
What’s driving the protein surge?
Consumers are cutting sugar with confidence and chasing protein with confusion, while generational divides over where protein belongs are reshaping the trend... Read more
What brands need to know before pitching retailers
Winning at retail requires balancing data, storytelling and relationships to reinforce each other... Read more
Private-equity firm acquires $1.6 billion Irca as Dubai chocolate trend fuels growth
The Italian baking, chocolate and ice cream ingredients maker will focus on M&A, supply chain optimization and international expansion... Read more
Alternative agriculture’s next chapter: fermentation and cultivation
From precision fermentation and cultivated proteins to next-generation ingredients, food-tech innovators are advancing sustainable production despite funding pressures, scale-up challenges and evolving consumer demand... Read more
Precision fermentation reshapes how sweetness is made
The future of sweetness may not be about replacing sugar with a single ingredient, but about redesigning how sweetness itself is built... Read more
Medicare recipients get access to cheap GLP-1 drugs starting July 1
CMS pilot opens subsidized access to obesity drugs for Medicare Part D enrollees through 2027, but long-term coverage questions remain... Read more
GLP-1 use is fueling trends already in motion
GLP-1 adoption is scaling rapidly and the brands that win are focusing on delivering nutrition for broader appeal rather than a niche segment... Read more
Tate & Lyle, Ingredion and the new ingredients land grab
The Ingredion-Tate & Lyle deal signals a shift in the ingredients industry, where technical expertise is becoming as valuable as the ingredients themselves... Read more
Barbecue flavors abound in CPG brands, marking the beginning of summer
Meat on the grill is only part of the story for brands across the food and beverage landscape bringing bold flavors to outdoor cooking... Read more
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Mexican flavors, value packs and Unilever deal power McCormick’s Q2 performance
At-home cooking, Latin-inspired launches, a larger McCormick de Mexico stake and the ongoing Unilever integration shaped the quarter... Read more
Hershey’s ‘yes, and’ innovation strategy blends better-for-you and indulgence
The confection giant is leveraging protein, zero-sugar products and cross-category brand extensions to reach new consumers and help retailers merchandise a changing snacking landscape... Read more
Mintel reveals new multisensory CPG opportunities
Texture, aroma and color are gaining equal footing with taste as brands target viral trends, neurodivergent consumers and GLP-1 users, Mintel finds... Read more
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Global Food Tech Awards EMEA 2026 now open for entries!
Global Food Tech Awards EMEA 2026 now open for entries!
Are you a F&B start-up ready to scale up? Then enter the Global Food Tech Awards 2026 and get recognised on a global stage! Entries for all regions are now open – enter by July 20 for the EMEA heat. Good luck!... Learn more
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