Lindt & Sprüngli is strengthening its Christmas 2026 offering with premium gifting formats, indulgent new flavours and a strategic push into snacking, including Lindor Cinnamon Roll and Shortbread.
The recent positive judgement by EFSA on a CBD product bodes well for the sector. Nevertheless, there is no guarantee that the judgement, itself with many limiting conditions, will be approved. What is the future of CBD in Europe?
pladis Global grew sales to £3.3bn in 2025, but inflation and macroeconomic pressures weighed on profits. Strong branded sales, manufacturing investments and innovation initiatives are expected to support long-term growth.
Discover the six biggest insights from Future Food-Tech London, including GLP-1's impact on food innovation, AI in R&D, ultra-processed foods, consumer trust, investment challenges and why taste remains the industry's most powerful driver.
Something & Nothing plans to use fresh funding to scale its hyper-local US growth strategy, expand retail distribution and staffing, and stand apart in the crowded modern soda market with globally inspired flavors rather than functional claims.
California’s non-UPF label – a first in the nation – is poised to reshape how food companies market healthier products, but the law’s passage arrives amid growing debate over ultra-processed foods and how those claims should be certified
Mondelēz’s Harmony sustainability programme is becoming an independent certification scheme, opening sustainable wheat production standards to the wider European value chain.
Consumers are increasingly confident in their ability to make food choices. They believe they know what a healthy diet is, and even their confidence in choosing a reliable source form which to get food information is growing. In contrast, they still distrust the food industry itself.
Barry Callebaut is refocusing its growth strategy around premium gourmet chocolate, specialty ingredients and solutions-led partnerships as it works to restore service levels, regain market share and improve profitability following operational challenges and cocoa market volatility. CEO Hein Schumacher says the company’s Focus for Growth plan prioritises 10 key markets, innovation and higher-margin categories to drive sustainable long-term growth.
As climate change threatens cocoa supplies, scientists, farmers and chocolate giants are betting on biodiversity, pollination and regenerative farming. But is the industry moving fast enough to protect future yields?
Whole Foods’ 2026 LEAP cohort offers five clues about the grocery trends shaping emerging brands, from protein and functional foods to heritage and premiumization.
Nestlé spotlighted partnerships across the dairy value chain as a key strategy for expanding regenerative agriculture and reducing emissions during Climate Week in New York City earlier this week.
As high-protein products saturate the market, Oatly is turning to fibre. The company says low fibre intake presents a bigger consumer health opportunity.
As grocers brace for higher costs later this year, Aldi is leaning harder into the value playbook that has fueled its rapid US expansion, delivering an estimated $86 million in additional fall price reductions that bring nearly one-third of its everyday assortment below year-ago prices.
Chobani says demand for high-protein, natural foods continues to accelerate, with yogurt and RTD coffee driving growth as the company expands manufacturing capacity.
Conagra’s analysis of AI queries suggests shoppers are asking for snacks that meet specific needs. What does the evidence reveal about discovery and sales?
Spanish frozen yoghurt brand Smöoy is targeting health-conscious consumers with a dessert that combines indulgence, personalisation and nutritional attributes.
Ultra-processed food has often been linked to depression. Now, a new study suggests that reducing the amount of ultra-processed food in one's diet may reduce depression symptoms.
Private label has embraced numerous popular food trends. One of these is functional foods. Private label products are boasting high protein and fibre, and targeting gut health and brain health. Could private label beat brands in this area?
Toblerone and Biscoff's latest collaboration highlights the growing power of premiumisation and brand partnerships in confectionery, as manufacturers increasingly turn to innovation, indulgence and iconic collaborations to drive future growth.
Rising feed costs, fertiliser uncertainty and strong demand for dairy protein are reshaping global dairy markets. Experts warn that constraints upstream could keep dairy prices elevated for longer than expected.
From Lindt and Ferrero to Mondelēz and Nestlé, chocolate giants are embracing ultra-premium innovation as demand for luxury, sustainability and craftsmanship continues to rise.
The meta-analysis adds to a growing body of evidence linking higher UPF consumption with adverse health outcomes, even as questions remain about safe intake levels and how ultra-processed foods should be defined.
The EUDR has gone through two delays and several simplifications in the past two years. But it must now go ahead, or risk losing credibility, FoodNavigator argues.
Mondelēz has made Toblerone Pink Crush a permanent product after strong consumer demand, marking the company's first mass-produced pink chocolate launch.
GLP-1 drugs are already changing how consumers eat. From portion sizes to nutrients, and the success of premium offerings to the popularity of fresh produce, how is GLP-1 reshaping the food landscape?
Restaurant spending rose in July, but chains from Momofuku to Popeyes and Buffalo Wild Wings are still launching grocery products and CPG collaborations
While pumpkin spice remains a fall staple, Apple is gaining momentum, posting breakout growth in protein bars and soaring engagement across TikTok and Instagram, according to Spate.
Industry experts say flavor trends succeed when they balance novelty with familiarity, fit naturally into consumers’ routines and prove versatile enough to inspire repeat purchases long after the initial buzz fades.
Functional chocolate is reshaping confectionery R&D as brands pursue protein, reduced-sugar and plant-based claims without sacrificing taste, texture or stability.
Nestlé Russia vows to continue operations after Kremlin seizure of assets, as the Swiss food giant assesses its options and analysts warn of broader risks for foreign businesses.
What formulation challenges face plant-based meat and dairy? Both have come a long way since their early days, but creating meatlike and dairy-like products without animal-based ingredients is often challenging, and replicating successes on a commercial scale poses its own difficulties.
Cannabidiol (CBD) is considered a novel food in the EU, and assessments have been paused due to data gaps. Yet now, EFSA has given a positive opinion on one CBD product, with some strict proposed limits.
Could the world finally get a single halal standard? Explore Saudi Arabia's bid to harmonise halal certification, the political and religious hurdles ahead, and what a unified system could mean for exporters, food manufacturers and the $10tn global halal market.
Organic industry stakeholders explain in this episode of FoodNavigator-USA’s Soup-To-Nuts Podcast that reaching $100 billion in sales will require the industry to overcome significant challenges — including insufficient infrastructure to produce, process and move organic products, as well as growing competition from other sustainability claims, including regenerative agriculture, and questions about the value and integrity of the organic certification.
While grocery inflation has eased in recent months, food industry economists caution a temporary relief as other input costs moving through the supply chain could put renewed pressure on food prices later this year.
Walmart is using Sparky, AI-shopping partnerships and faster delivery to broaden assortment and help CPG brands reach shoppers through Marketplace and digital channels.
Five days after the Kremlin seized control of Nestlé Russia, analysts, industry leaders and the Swiss government are assessing the implications for the food and beverage giant, foreign investors and the future of multinational business in Russia.
Protein, whole milk and value-added products such as lactose-free, ultra-filtered and A2 milk are powering US dairy growth. Explore the latest consumer and retail trends shaping the category.
We explore Walovi’s global expansion, McVitie’s localisation strategy in China, Yili’s vision for dairy, and how health and food culture are shaping the market
Chinese beverage brand Walovi has launched its Singapore global HQ as it unveils X-Hero internationally and taps celebrity endorsements to build global recognition.
The European Union has laid out how it plans to encourage innovation in food and agriculture; to make funding and regulatory approval easier, and to boost technology uptake for farmers.
Mars says it has largely delivered on the sustainability targets it set seven years ago and is now shifting its cocoa strategy toward farmer livelihoods, productivity gains and climate resilience as threats to global cocoa supplies intensify.
Kremlin places Nestlé’s Russian business under temporary administration, prompting Swiss food and beverage giant to assess its options and legal rights.
Brands are fighting for shelf space with private label, which is increasingly competing in areas such as premium and even functional foods. But if brands can utilise emotional resonance and sensory experience, believes MMR Research, they may have an edge.
Confectionery innovation is evolving rapidly, driven by consumer demand for functional ingredients, multisensory experiences, sustainability and healthier indulgence. Discover the key trends shaping new product development and join the upcoming ConfectioneryNews broadcast featuring experts from Mars, Ferrara, pladis and Lumina Intelligence.
As protein, clean-label and health trends converge, bone broth brands are finding new relevance by positioning traditional, nutrient-dense recipes as simple, functional foods for modern consumers.
Alternative proteins have struggled to meet investor expectations due to taste, texture and affordability challenges. But growing investment in fermentation technologies suggests parts of the sector may still have strong commercial potential.
Ferrara Candy Company is bringing nostalgia and convenience to the snack aisle, with new 2.5oz Iconic Pocket Packs, featuring classic brands including Lemonheads, Runts, Bottle Caps and Red Hots, offering consumers a convenient, on-the-go format.
New research has developed a method to grow self-organising bovine tissues from embryonic bovine stem cells. While costly and difficult to scale, the process could in theory improve the production of cultivated steaks, the cells of which currently need to be produced separately.
