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Top 20 global food retailers fail to report on methane emissions

Top 20 global food retailers fail to report on methane emissions

21 Apr 2025

The world’s biggest food retailers are failing to tackle methane emissions in their supply chains, according to an analysis.

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Beyond insoluble and soluble: A new framework for fibre

Beyond insoluble and soluble: A new framework for fibre

18 Apr 2025

Australian researchers are paving the way for targeted health food products with a proposed reclassification of the traditional soluble vs insoluble dietary fibre model.

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How will changing EU packaging rules affect the food and beverage industry?

How will changing EU packaging rules affect the food and beverage industry?

17 Apr 2025

Food and beverage manufacturers operating in the European Union (EU) face significant packaging changes following the introduction of the updated Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).

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What are the latest global pet food trends?

What are the latest global pet food trends?

16 Apr 2025

Pet owners want functional food that prioritises their pets’ health and wellbeing, according to research from market insights provider Innova.

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Most US consumers favour food is medicine programmes

Most US consumers favour food is medicine programmes

15 Apr 2025

Researchers have carried out the first national perception survey into Americans’ perceptions of food is medicine programmes and their impact on overall healthcare.

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Why is freeze-dried candy taking off in 2025?

Why is freeze-dried candy taking off in 2025?

14 Apr 2025

Freeze-dried candy, with its novel texture and intense flavour, is captivating candy lovers across the globe. Brands are listening, launching freeze-dried twists of classic products, and even the more bizarre, like ice-cream sandwiches.

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Animal welfare standards remain a worry as chicken commitments wane

Animal welfare standards remain a worry as chicken commitments wane

11 Apr 2025

Food businesses have been hit with two stinging reports that outline a lack of effort and investment in improving the lives of animals in their supply chains.

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Industry whistleblowers raise alarm over UK food security crisis

Industry whistleblowers raise alarm over UK food security crisis

10 Apr 2025

An anonymous group of food industry professionals has released a memo outlining a looming food security crisis, calling for urgent action to address systemic issues.

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Business charter aims to increase female representation in food industry

Business charter aims to increase female representation in food industry

9 Apr 2025

Industry insiders have developed a Food Business Charter to raise the number of women working throughout the global food and beverage (F&B) industry.

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US tariffs threaten hard-to-replace food ingredient imports

US tariffs threaten hard-to-replace food ingredient imports

8 Apr 2025

The latest round of US tariffs is set to raise costs and disrupt supplies of key food ingredients that cannot be grown in the US and are sourced almost entirely from countries now facing some of the steepest import duties.

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Low-calorie nutrient-rich milk launched to battle dairy alternatives

Low-calorie nutrient-rich milk launched to battle dairy alternatives

7 Apr 2025

Plant-based milk has carved out a growing slice of the milk market in recent years, but now Dairy Farmers of America is pitching its Milk50 by DairyPure to claw back more of the market share.

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FoodTech investment plummets, but biotech and circularity are on the rise

FoodTech investment plummets, but biotech and circularity are on the rise

4 Apr 2025

The 2024 FoodTech 500 highlights a major shift in innovation focus, with functional ingredients, biotech, and waste upcycling climbing the ranks amid a steep drop in global funding.

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