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For beverage makers, a shift towards 'calm energy' shift represents a new frontier in functional innovation, as Jenna Zhang, founder of SipZen, explains.

Once confined to niche wellness routines and traditional medicine, functional mushroom drinks are rapidly gaining ground in the global beverage market.

Felipe Lino, co-founder and CTO of Nosh.Bio, highlights how fermentation-based proteins can deliver high-quality, affordable and resilient alternatives.

2025 saw pistachio becoming the flavour of the year, but what do F&B’s industry experts think is the flavour of 2026?

As US food and beverage companies navigate a shifting economic and consumer landscape, dealmakers are weighing cautious optimism against market volatility.

As appetite-suppressing GLP-1 medications gain traction, new research from Cornell University suggests measurable shifts in food purchasing are emerging.

Saudi Arabia is cautiously easing its alcohol ban, a limited shift prompting global food, beverage and hospitality groups to reassess the kingdom’s consumer market.

Steve Statler, CEO of AmbAI, explains how AI, smart sensors and real‑time freshness data are reshaping food safety, sustainability and the global supply chain.

Tony Guilfoyle, CCO at Celsius Energy Drinks, explains how sugar-free products are not only driving market growth and innovation but also signalling a broader movement towards healthier functional beverages that meet the evolving needs of today’s health-conscious consumers.

As we welcome the New Year, we’d like to thank you for your continued trust and support. We wish you a happy, healthy and successful year ahead, and look forward to working together in the months to come. Warmest wishes, The FoodBev team

Cannabis-infused beverages are moving from novelty to legitimate category contender, but with a fragmented policy landscape, the space remains a study in high potential and high risk.

Here, the FoodBev Media team highlights the trends set to shape the industry in the coming year.