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The latest news, trends, analysis, interviews and podcasts from the global food and beverage industry





Opinion: Less healthy food – Savvy retailers are turning restrictions into healthy profits
James Nevard, head of qualitative research at Linney, explores how retailers are profiting despite the regulatory challenges surrounding popular foods that have been designated ‘less healthy’.
Aug 14, 2025


Flyers expands beyond liquorice with sour confectionery sticks
British liquorice confectionery brand Flyers has expanded its range with the launch of a new non-liquorice sour apple and raspberry sticks product.
Aug 13, 2025


Game, set, matcha: The green powder taking the world by storm
Steeped in centuries-old Japanese tradition, matcha is now bursting onto Western scenes with fresh energy. Here, FoodBev’s Siân Yates investigates matcha’s meteoric rise.
Aug 13, 2025


Mondelēz and Tesco launch sustainable packaging trial for Crunchie multipacks
Mondelēz International has partnered with Tesco to trial a new initiative aimed at reducing plastic packaging for its iconic Cadbury Crunchie multipacks.
Aug 13, 2025


Puff Cookies launches new products amid rapid expansion
Puff Cookies, one of the fastest-growing cookie dough brand in the US, has unveiled a series of exciting new products that are set to enhance its already popular line-up.
Aug 12, 2025


Opinion: The sweet escape – Unpacking the buzz around next-gen sweeteners in modern F&B systems
Suchita Arya, Content Specialist at ChemBizR, looks at how producers can deliver a sugar-like experience without negatively impacting the taste and texture consumers love.
Aug 7, 2025


Lindt & Sprüngli launches Excellence Fusion chocolate bar
Premium chocolatier Lindt & Sprüngli has unveiled its latest innovation, Excellence Fusion, which promises to redefine the chocolate experience by combining the boldness of dark chocolate with the creaminess of milk or white chocolate.
Aug 7, 2025


Mars Wrigley introduces festive line-up for Christmas 2025
Mars Wrigley has unveiled its 2025 festive line-up, tapping into the growing trends of nostalgia, gifting and indulgence with new product innovations aimed at both retailers and consumers.
Aug 5, 2025


Hershey’s Reese's and Oreo brands collaborate on new product line
In a bid to meet consumer demand for innovative flavour combinations, The Hershey Company has revealed a collaboration between its iconic Reese's and Oreo brands.
Aug 4, 2025


Nestlé unveils bakery-inspired confectionery range in the UK
Nestlé is set to launch a new bakery-inspired range in the UK, featuring popular chocolate brands Aero, Milkybar and Munchies.
Jul 31, 2025


Win-Win secures £3m in Series A funding for cocoa-free chocolate alternatives
Food tech company Win-Winhas successfully raised £3 million in a Series A funding round, marking a significant step in its mission to provide sustainable and ethical alternatives to traditional chocolate.
Jul 29, 2025


Tim Tam debuts Sweet & Salty flavour in the UK biscuit market
Tim Tam, Australia’s iconic chocolate biscuit brand, has introduced a new flavour, Sweet & Salty, now available exclusively at Tesco stores across the UK.
Jul 28, 2025
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