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





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


Interview: Using technology to eliminate harshness when distilling
In this exclusive interview, Joana Montenegro and Martin Enriquez, co-founders of Voodoo Scientific, the creators of Viriato, a solution that enables distillers to eliminate the harsh bite in their spirits and producer something truly smooth. FoodBev talks to the pair about their latest patent and what comes next.
Aug 5, 2025


Podcast: Redefining unattended retail with PicoCooler Vision
In this episode, Adam Stockwell, vice president of sales (UK) for 365 Retail Markets, explains how the PicoCooler Vision is bridging the gap between traditional vending and modern retail expectations.
Aug 5, 2025


Opinion: Dinner of the future – What we’ll be eating in 2050
Mimi Morley, senior recipe development manager at HelloFresh UK, explores what the nation’s dinner tables will look like in years to come as we work toward a sustainable future.
Aug 1, 2025


Opinion: Delivering on time and spec in turbulent times
Ben Beattie, director at Forbeats, explains how partnering with an experienced toll processor can offer the flexible capacity, technical know-how and end-to-end support needed to meet demand, maintain quality and stay ahead in an unpredictable landscape.
Jul 31, 2025


IFT 2025 review: Natural ingredients in the fast lane of reformulation
Chicago – also known as the Windy City, a nickname that has more to do with the bluster of its politicians than its weather – played host to another exciting edition of IFT FIRST, held from 14-16 July.
Jul 28, 2025


Update: Global shockwaves as Trump's tariff proposals challenge food and drink trade
Donald Trump has been making headlines recently, notably for his controversial comments regarding Coca-Cola, which sparked discussions about corporate influence and American products.
Jul 25, 2025


Opinion: The rising popularity of Indian snacks in the West
Rhea Agarwal, Director of Business Development in the UK and EU at Haldiram, a leading producer of authentic Indian snacks, speaks to FoodBev about India’s snacking industry and the rising popularity of Indian snacks in the West.
Jul 24, 2025


Start-up of the month: Hip Pop
FoodBev speaks to Emma Thackray, co-founder of Hip Hop, a kombucha brand known for probiotic-rich drinks that support gut health and natural wellbeing.
Jul 23, 2025


Trump suggests a move away from corn syrup – but is reformulation coming?
As political rhetoric once again puts high-fructose corn syrup under the spotlight, FoodBev’s Leah Smith unpacks Donald Trump’s unexpected call for Coca-Cola to switch to cane sugar.
Jul 22, 2025


Opinion: A return to discipline - Purity, transparency and the future of tequila
With lawsuits challenging the authenticity of some of the world’s most recognisable tequila brands, industry veteran and DeLeón founder Brent Hocking argues that true quality can only be achieved by returning to tequila’s roots.
Jul 21, 2025


AI on the line: How AI is transforming vision inspection tech
FoodBev's Siân Yates explores how cutting-edge vision inspection technologies are reshaping the industry, one perfectly examined product at a time.
Jul 18, 2025
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