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

Steve Davis, global director of product management at Industrial Physics, explores why testing has become essential to reducing risk and enabling manufacturers to innovate with confidence.

Christina J Valentine, chief medical officer and EVP of Kate Farms, explores why ‘better for you’ can no longer be defined by branding alone.

Jim Mellon, investor and executive chairman of Agronomics, explores how precision fermentation, cell cultivation and gene-editing could help strengthen food security and build a more resilient production system.

Tim Foster, director of energy for business at Conrad Energy, explores why the traditional 'fix and forget' approach to energy procurement is no longer fit for purpose in F&B manufacturing.

An increasing tendency to view health and wellness holistically, paired with a shift toward natural, botanical remedies, has seen a growing number of consumers turning to nutraceuticals with dreams of achieving those elusive, restorative eight hours.

Erik Borjesson, centre of expertise manager for prepared food at Tetra Pak, explores how the protein trend is shaping RTD product development.

In this instalment of Start-up of the Month we speak to Evie Kemp, founder, physician and research director of Haskapa, a UK-based, science-led nutrition company built around the haskap berry.

As regenerative agriculture moves from buzzword to business strategy, new consumer insights reveal its potential to reshape the food value chain. ADM's Candy Siekmann explores the opportunities for brands, retailers and farmers in this piece.

In this interview, Ignatius Szeto, vice president of Yili Group, discusses how functional ingredients, sensory innovation and ageing-friendly product development are shaping the company’s approach to high-value dairy innovation.

Steve Adams, CEO of Lineview, explores how product diversification is impacting both manufacturing performance and sustainability efforts.

Marcia Petit, sensory science director at Tate & Lyle, explores why mouthfeel has become central to successful clean-label reformulation.

At Vitafoods Europe 2026, ADM showcased how advances in microbiome science help brands meet increasingly personalised consumer health needs. Through featured concepts, ADM highlighted microbiome solutions targeting stress, sleep, mood, digestive health, metabolic health, women’s health, active nutrition and more.