As stagflation risks build, food manufacturers face rising input costs and slowing demand. Here’s what it means across key food and drink sectors.
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Read the NewsFrom protein drinks to spicy pies, the latest match-day snacks blend flavour, energy and functional nutrition for today’s sports fans.
Read the NewsCircana data shows private-label growth outpacing brands worldwide. Learn how club, mass and discounter channels are reshaping pricing, premium tiers and sustainability.
Read the NewsExperts reveal why most food-tech startups fail with big food companies – and what “readiness” really means, from economics and scale to internal alignment.
Read the NewsFrom $10 cookies to viral bakery brands, the ‘cookie economy’ is redefining indulgence and driving premium growth across the global biscuit market.
Read the NewsNestlé’s new cocoa‑free Choco Crossies marks a make‑or‑break moment for alt chocolate, with industry stakes high as investors and innovators watch the launch closely.
Read the NewsCompanies showcased how seaweed stabilizers and yeast‑derived proteins can simplify labels, enhance functionality, and advance clean‑label protein innovation during Future Food-Tech San Francisco.
Read the NewsMcCormick’s Q1 2026 earnings show steady growth, but it’s a potential Unilever deal that’s dominating attention and reshaping the company’s outlook.
Read the NewsThis roundup covers the latest food and drink releases of 2026, including high-protein air, a range of beers designed by an AI reconstruction of Johann Sebastian Bach, and baguette wraps. It also covers a new egg mayo-filled easter egg and London-style chocolate, which has the filling of egg, baked beans and bacon. April Fool's!
Read the NewsCalifornia’s tortilla rule reignites debate on folic acid, as market power reshapes policy and clashes with political opposition.
Read the NewsClio CEO John McGuckin on the multipack pivot that ended the cash burn, the $120m revenue goal and his plan to build refrigerated yogurt-protein snacking
Read the NewsDiscover our tongue‑in‑cheek forecast of 2027’s biggest food and drink trends — from fibre hype and quiet snacking to TikTok crazes and bubble booze — in this April Fool’s special.
Read the NewsFDA has delayed the effective dates for beetroot red and spirulina extract after GMO/Toxin Free USA objected to beetroot red and Obelisk Tech Systems filed safety objections to spirulina extract.
Read the NewsEnzyme systems are being tested to reduce bitterness in industrial bread, offering a new approach to flavour optimisation without added ingredients.
Read the NewsIndustry executives at Future Food-Tech 2026 say precision fermentation’s growth is constrained by costly facilities, weak US infrastructure and limited government coordination, risking commercialization delays.
Read the NewsUnilever’s potential food division spin‑off signals a major shift for Big Food. Here’s what the separation could mean for supply chains and the wider industry. And what it could mean for current front-runner McCormick.
Read the NewsEaster 2026 trends reveal rising demand for dark chocolate, smaller treats and last-minute shopping, with premium and adult flavours reshaping the market.
Read the NewsThe theft of 12 tonnes of KitKat bars highlights rising cargo‑theft risks across Europe, exposing new vulnerabilities in confectionery supply chains and prompting industry calls for tighter security and enhanced traceability.
Read the NewsSupply chain disruptions tied to Middle East conflict are driving up fuel and fertilizer costs, signaling higher grocery prices and more shrinkflation ahead.
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