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





Ajinomoto takes legal action against competitors over MSG patent infringement
Ajinomoto has initiated patent infringement lawsuits against competitors around the manufacturing processes for monosodium glutamate (MSG) products.
Oct 14, 2025


Primal Kitchen's Morgan Zanotti launches Waay protein beverage brand
This line of protein-infused sparkling waters is scheduled to hit the shelves of Whole Foods this month, marking Zanotti's return to the grocery aisle.
Oct 10, 2025


Trip enters functional hydration with launch of Magnesium + Electrolyte Powder
Calm drinks brand Trip is expanding its functional wellness range with the launch of its first Magnesium + Electrolyte Powder, marking the brand’s entry into the functional hydration category.
Oct 9, 2025


Foreverland expands chocolate alternative production capacity, launches new protein snacks
Italian food-tech company Foreverland, a producer of cocoa-free chocolate alternatives, has expanded its production capacity with the opening of its first manufacturing plant in Puglia, Italy.
Oct 8, 2025


TopGum Industries launches sports nutrition gummies
TopGum Industries has unveiled a new collection of active lifestyle gummies designed to meet the nutritional needs of athletes and fitness enthusiasts.
Oct 8, 2025


Givaudan expands footprint with production facility in Ohio, US
Givaudan has broken ground on a new production facility in Reading, Ohio, marking an investment of CHF 187 million (approx. $215 million).
Oct 8, 2025


I.T.S taps into ‘crossbreed fruit’ trend with new flavour line
I.T.S has launched a new ‘crossbreed fruit’ flavour line, tapping into the hybrid fruit trend amid rising interest in new twists on classic favourites across the F&B industry.
Oct 7, 2025


Climax Foods rebrands to Bettani Farms, announces new CEO and $6.5m funding raise
Alt-dairy start-up Climax Foods has rebranded to Bettani Farms; has appointed former Califia Farms CFO, Sandeep Patel, as CEO and chairman; and has raised $6.5 million in Series A funding.
Oct 7, 2025


Opinion: Medium-sized businesses are key to unlocking innovation
Scott Dixon, managing director of The Flava People, explains why medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are vital to unlocking innovation and the unique benefits they bring to the sector.
Oct 2, 2025


Walmart to remove synthetic dyes and 30 other ingredients from private-label foods
Walmart US has announced plans to eliminate synthetic dyes and an additional 30 ingredients – including certain preservatives, artificial sweeteners and fat substitutes – from its private-label food products.
Oct 2, 2025


BASF completes sale of Food and Health Performance Ingredients business to Louis Dreyfus Company
BASF has finalised the sale of its Food and Health Performance Ingredients business to Louis Dreyfus Company.
Oct 1, 2025


Start-up of the month: Arborea
We speak to Julian Melchiorri, founder and CEO, and Kaly Chatakondu, global commercial director, at Arborea, a company focused on creating sustainability throughout the F&B industry.
Sep 30, 2025
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