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19-Mar-2026

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Replace Red 40 with Confidence

Synthetic dyes like FD&C Red 40 and Red 3 are under fire. Brands seeking to replace them with clean label reds and pinks have a wide range of options, including fruit and vegetable juices as well as advanced color technologies. Learn more... Learn more

TOP HEADLINES

Nestl� leans into �convenient indulgence� as the fourth wave of coffee accelerates

Nestl� is doubling down on cold, convenient and customizable coffee solutions as Gen Z drives the rise of fourth-wave, at-home caf� culture... Read more

3 takeaways on capital fundraising from JPalmer Collective

Capital is returning to CPG, but on new terms: smarter growth, stronger fundamentals... Read more

PROMOTIONAL FEATURE: MYCOTECHNOLOGY, INC.

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

Cargill�s CTO on AI, innovation and where R&D is going

From AI to reformulation, the agribusiness giant�s CTO Florian Schattenmann talks future tech, passing fads and where Cargill is stepping up focus... Read more

Why Big Food is reformulating growth not just recipes

From halted breakups to billion-dollar buyouts, the world�s biggest food groups aren�t just tweaking products, they�re rethinking how growth works... Read more

Ferrero�s Bold Snacks deal signals strategy shift

Ferrero�s Bold Snacks acquisition hints at where industry is headed... Read more

Unbottling hydration drinks: A need-to-have or nice-to-sell?

Innovation in electrolyte hydration drinks is exploding - but the trend may be attempting to fix a problem that doesn�t really exist... Read more

Inside Burlap & Barrel�s lawsuit against President Donald Trump

A small US-based spice importer is taking the Trump administration to court over sweeping tariffs it says threaten small businesses and global farming partners... Read more

Seed oils are out, avocado oil is in � and snack brands are leading the switch

Chip makers are transitioning to avocado oil, due to backlash against seed and vegetable oils... Read more

Future chocolate: Mondelez, Lindt and Barry Callebaut reshape taste

From Mondelez and Barry Callebaut to Lindt, the future of chocolate is being defined by bold flavour innovation, smarter formulations and a refusal to compromise on indulgence... Read more

Is Asia the next GLP-1 boom market and what it means for F&B?

After a slow start, Asia�s GLP-1 weight-loss market is poised for explosive growth as China and India tackle obesity and food and drink brands race to become essential GLP-1 companions... Read more

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Positive Nutrition Broadcast Series 2026

Coming up on March 31: The �Performance petfood: Functional ingredients for health & vitality� broadcast. Explore how functional ingredients are powering pet health & wellness, from immunity and digestion to cognition and vitality. Register for free!... Learn more

EDITOR'S CHOICE

Crackdown on immigrant truckers could threaten supply chains and drive up grocery prices

Trump administration policy will remove up to 5% of the trucking workforce � threatening freight capacity and food prices as litigation and state pushback unfolds... Read more

Relaxation drinks boom as consumers seek calm

The global market for functional �chill out� beverages is growing by more than 8% annually, driven by adaptogen-fueled brands like Recess, Hiyo, Brez and Trip... Read more

Nestl� 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

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

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

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

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