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07-Apr-2026

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TOP HEADLINES

Danone bets on nutrient quality, not quantity, as consumers look to food for health

Danone�s R&D chief lays out why the future of food hinges on bioavailability, behavior change and nutrient quality � not just bigger numbers on the label... Watch now

California pushes �non-UPF� seal as certifications multiply and confusion grows

A proposed state-backed label aims to simplify ultra-processed food choices, but could competing definitions and private certifications risk muddying the message for consumers and complicate reformulation efforts?... Read more

Cacao pods and �ugly� potatoes powering the upcycled foods movement

Brands like Roots Farm Fresh, Blue Stripes and Salt and Straw are finding new value in food waste through upcycled snacks and frozen foods... Read more

Stagflation is food manufacturing�s worst-of-both-worlds scenario

Costs are rising again just as consumers start to hesitate and that�s a far more difficult mix than inflation alone.... Read more

Animal welfare info makes consumers want to buy meat . . . up to a point

Consumers appreciate knowledge about animal welfare, but it depends on framing... Read more

�More is more� spells the end for low and no

Low and no loses its shine as consumers reject restriction in favour of real ingredients, richer flavours, and products that prioritise pleasure... Read more

How GLP-1 drugs are opening up a huge opportunity for nutrition shakes

The focus has shifted from weight loss to nutrient gain... Read more

How corporates, startups and farmers can share risk and drive resilience

A case for rethinking how the food system invests, scales and strengthens its most essential ingredients... Read more

It�s time to use the Robinson-Patman Act to tackle high food prices

For more than 40 years, regulators have let big retailers bend the rules on pricing. Dusting off a 90-year-old law could level the playing field and bring down grocery bills... Read more

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EDITOR'S CHOICE

Peptides move from fringe biohacks to functional food frontier

As demand surges for targeted health solutions, Nuritas� Nora Khaldi discusses how AI is transforming peptide discovery, and why food and beverage may be the industry�s next big play... Listen now

Beyond disruption: What Big Food actually needs from startups

What separates startups that move forward from the ones that stall?... Read more

3 standouts in Whole Foods� 14th annual Supplier All-Star Awards

Whole Foods Market recognizes trailblazing suppliers advancing transparency, innovation and ethical sourcing across food and beverage categories... Read more

CPGs can�t wait for biotech to scale up � they need to help build it

Scale-up infrastructure is broken and it won�t fix itself... Read more

UPCOMING PARTNER WEBINARS

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

Sweetness Reimagined: Using Sweet Proteins to Meet Evolving Consumer Needs

Wellness is top of mind for today�s consumers, yet taste remains the top purchase driver.

06-May-2026

UPCOMING EDITORIAL WEBINARS

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

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

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

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

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