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

The latest release contains 95mg of caffeine, 2,290mg of electrolytes – more than traditional sports drinks – and zero sugar.

Freja, a player in the UK bone broth market, has unveiled a new Cooking Bone Broth range, designed specifically for culinary applications.

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

Author and podcaster Mel Robbins has become the co-founder of a new brand, Pure Genius Protein, launching in the US with its first product: a protein shot designed for busy consumers.

Nestlé has recalled batches of its infant nutrition products, including SMA, BEBA and NAN formulas, across Europe and several other markets due to potential contamination with cereulide, a toxin that can cause nausea and vomiting.

Co-op has announced the launch of its own-brand range of GLP-1 friendly ready meals as part of a new health initiative dubbed 'Good Fuel'.

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

Functional food and beverage brand Laird Superfood has expanded its Hydrate line with two new flavours, Wild Berry and Tropical Punch.

Jennifer Zhou, global senior director product marketing, flavours & citrus at ADM, explores how sensorial signals are shaping modern wellness products, and why the future of functional innovation lies at the intersection of science, emotion and design.

RxBar, an energy bar brand owned by Kellanova, has expanded its range to include bite-sized energy balls for a convenient snacking option.

John Hanlin at Ecolab explores how companies can prioritise food safety across the board by examining their approach to attitudes, behaviours, leadership and engagement with techniques at every level of the business.

Women’s health startup Evelyn has expanded into functional snacking with the launch of The PMS Bar, which it claims is the first snack bar specifically formulated to support women during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle.