PepsiCo is deploying driverless trucks to move Doritos and other products across the US. Could autonomous freight transform food logistics, or will jobs and safety concerns slow adoption?
Read the NewsWhat do nearly 40 years of bakery awards reveal about the future of baking? We explore the trends, talent and leadership shaping the 2026 Baking Industry Awards.
Read the NewsGLP-1 users are increasingly gravitating towards foods with can supply them with the nutrients they need, especially those with high fibre and protein content. However, this does not mean that taste is no longer a factor. Users are especially attracted to foods with lighter textures which are easier to eat, such as yoghurt, kefir, soup, fruit and veg. Indulgence remains popular as well, but in a different way: GLP-1 users are driving growth in premium chocolate, for example.
Read the NewsBetagro has created noodles made out of chicken breast
Read the NewsFrom fibremaxxing to microbiome diversity, bowel health is having a moment. Dr Megan Rossi and Bowel Cancer UK discuss the science, the stigma and the rise in cases among younger adults.
Read the NewsAfter months of speculation, US ingredients giant Ingredion has bought UK company Tate & Lyle. Combined, the two ingredients companies may take up a substantial chunk - roughly 15% - of the world's alternative sweeteners market.
Read the NewsSnack brands are developing nutrient-dense portable products as consumers increasingly replace fixed meals with smaller eating occasions.
Read the NewsFroneri is leveraging sustainability across sourcing, product innovation and branding to support premium indulgence and snacking trends — and drive growth.
Read the NewsGeneral Mills expects consumers to remain value-conscious in fiscal 2027 and is betting innovation, packaging and “remarkability” can drive growth.
Read the NewsA Florida family has sued Campbell and Walmart after claiming a can of SpaghettiOs contained moving worm-like organisms. The companies are contesting the allegations.
Read the NewsWhy are food giants turning to celebrity chefs? From Doritos and Gordon Ramsay to Nutella Cafés and Lay's restaurants, brands are chasing credibility, culture and new consumption occasions.
Read the NewsFood manufacturers are collecting more data than ever, but are workers becoming overwhelmed? New research explores the link between information overload, burnout and food safety risk.
Read the NewsDo GLP-1s dull taste? There have been significant research suggesting that they do, with many users saying that they experience a dulled taste when on the drugs. But recent research may point to the opposite effect, with around a quarter of users surveyed self-reporting more intense flavours (more in all categories of taste than those reporting dulled tastes).
Read the NewsClimate Smart Food 2026 will focus on a wide range of topics, including regenerative agriculture, sustainable ingredients, commodity crises such as the cocoa crisis, and regulations like the EUDR. It will also explore innovation, in particular upcycling, sustainable packaging, investment trends, food tech and the role of data and AI in sustainability.
Read the NewsIngredion is expanding its prebiotic fiber portfolio with Benicaros while moving forward with its proposed Tate & Lyle acquisition.
Read the NewsThe peanut butter category is expanding into protein snacks and convenience formats, with new products and strong growth projections shaping the market.
Read the NewsJoolies’ Date Sours lean into bold, nostalgic sour flavors while using whole dates to provide a naturally functional, clean-label foundation.
Read the NewsNestle's acquistion of Yfood follow's Danone's acquisition of Huel: as the opportunities for meal replacement, nutrition drinks and protein beverages powers up
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Read the NewsPistachios are seeing significant pressure from all sides. Supply is being pressured by logistical challenges in Iran, one of its biggest suppliers - military conflict is only adding to this. Meanwhile, the use of pistachio in confectionery, both in Dubai chocolate and beyond, is putting pressure on demand. The future for pistachios is uncertain, with harvests from all three major producers - Turkey, the US and Iran - falling short of expectations.
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