Rolling coverage of how the Iran war is disrupting global food and beverage supply chains, from plastic packaging shortages ...

Global tensions at the Strait of Hormuz are driving a surge in plastic prices, creating major challenges for food and ...

Food is a major PFAS exposure route. Here’s how it gets onto our plates, what regulators are doing and how robust testing ...

A ban on the use of ‘meaty’ names for meat substitutes has been agreed by the EU. The ban will cover 31 terms, including ‘chicken’, ‘beef’ and ‘steak’. The terms ‘burger’ and ‘sausage’ are exempt from ...

A deep dive into the escalating cyber threats facing the food and beverage industry - from ransomware and OT breaches to the ...

Cargill CTO Florian Schattenmann explains why food R&D is a team sport, how AI is changing innovation and where real ...

The pet food sector is getting more exciting. With the humanisation trend fuelling innovation in functional pet food, and the cultivated meat sector using pet food to get to market, it is so much more ...

Much has been said about the decline of plant-based food, and plant-based meat in particular. But what if we're wrong? Some have predicted that the market will grow, due to innovation and R&D in taste ...

PepsiCo opens its first Lay’s‑themed restaurant in Madrid, serving tortilla made with crisps as it expands into the away‑from‑home channel and tests new food concepts.

Alcohol-free brands have often put their eyes on quiet mid-week drinking occasions: but becoming a social superstar holds ...

Why is instant coffee excluded from the EU deforestation regulation? Experts warn of loopholes, trade risks and likely changes as the Commission reviews the rules.

This roundup covers the key food and drink NPD trends driving 2026, including premium brunch products, flavour-led confectionery, clean‑label plant‑based innovation, seasonal chocolate launches and ...