Explore the biggest food and beverage trend battles of 2026 — from protein vs fibre to GLP‑1 drugs vs satiety‑boosting foods and functional vs clean label. Discover the rivalries shaping consumer choices, industry strategy and the future of food and drink.
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Read the NewsDiscover how cutting-edge functional ingredients – from omega-rich parabiotics to sugar-trapping fibers – are transforming food into medicine and fighting chronic disease
Read the NewsDemand for whey protein is already strong and growing throughout the world - linked to both functional health and GLP-1s. Scarcity in the US is making this shortage even more acute, and manufacturers are instead looking to European producers.
Read the NewsFrom billion-dollar brinkmanship to red-dye revolts and zero-gravity corn chips, 2025 proved nothing in bakery and snacks is too big, too weird or too controversial to make headlines.
Read the NewsHeritage meets hustle as bakers turn cultural mashups into mainstream must-haves.
Read the NewsUSDA’s year-end actions – tighter standards for voluntary “Product of USA” claims, spanning SNAP waiver expansions and a $30M fresh fruit purchase and – signal shifting priorities that CPG brands will need to navigate in 2026
Read the NewsCutting prices on about two‑thirds of its North America retail lineup helped General Mills beat Q2 estimates and flatten volume declines
Read the NewsDiscover how new UK research links theobromine in dark chocolate to potential anti‑ageing benefits, exploring emerging consumer trends, key market growth data and fresh opportunities for food, beverage and confectionery brands.
Read the NewsIn its recent Biotech Act, the EU confirmed that novel foods will not have access to regulatory sandboxes, which have the potential to speed up their regulatory progress. This is a mistake.
Read the NewsFrom chili-dusted fruit to AI-engineered energy bars, startup accelerators are fueling the boldest ideas.
Read the NewsCollagen is booming in food, drinks and confectionery. Discover the trends driving demand, key industry players, and growth opportunities heading into 2026.
Read the NewsBarry Callebaut is reportedly planning a separation of its global cocoa unit to cut exposure to volatile cocoa prices and refocus on higher‑margin chocolate operations, a move that could reshape global cocoa supply and industry dynamics.
Read the NewsThe Donut Daddy’s latest creation shows how pleasure, heat and high drama are reshaping the bakery landscape.
Read the NewsExplore the fast‑growing gluten‑free market, from rising consumer demand and better product quality to the bakery, snack, and pasta sectors leading growth.
Read the NewsForget celebrity sidelines – Beckham’s actually in the test kitchen: CEO Peter Stearns lifts the lid on how that shapes BEEUP’s next phase.
Read the NewsBarry Callebaut partners with NotCo AI and Planet A Foods to tackle soaring cocoa prices and regulatory hurdles, leveraging digital formulation tools to future‑proof chocolate
Read the NewsDiscover how protein fortification is reshaping snacks and beverages, from high-protein bars and cookies to carbonated whey drinks, coffee hybrids, and yogurt pouches. Explore the challenges and ingredient innovations powering this trend.
Read the NewsThis year’s top 30 food-tech innovations list isn’t just a ranking; it’s a snapshot of a global industry in transformation, where science, sustainability and scalability converge to redefine what how food is produced.
Read the NewsMars Snacking and Kellanova unite in a landmark deal set to reshape the global snacking industry, combining iconic brands like Snickers, M&M’s, Pringles, and Cheez-It to drive innovation and sustainability.
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