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The latest news, trends, analysis, interviews and podcasts from the global food and beverage industry
Germany prioritises alt-protein growth with High-Tech Agenda
The German government has published its new High-Tech Agenda including a Roadmap for Biotechnology, with a focus on accelerating alternative protein innovation.
May 22
Bol jumps on matcha trend with new Power Shake
UK plant-based F&B brand Bol is jumping on the booming matcha trend to launch Matcha Power Shake, the latest addition to its range of nutritionally complete drinks.
May 20
Vitafoods Europe 2026: GLP-1, longevity and women’s health take centre stage
Vitafoods Europe took place in sunny Barcelona from 5-7 May 2026, bringing a vibrant showcase of the latest innovations in nutraceuticals. We explore this year's top trends in our event review.
May 18
Schubert unveils new TLM generation at Interpack 2026
Schubert unveiled the latest generation of its automated top-loading packaging machines (TLM) last week at the Interpack 2026 trade show in Düsseldorf, Germany.
May 18
Califia Farms expands RTD range with new Blueberry Matcha Almond Latte
Califia Farms is expanding its UK ready-to-drink range with the launch of Blueberry Matcha Almond Latte, tapping into the rising demand for matcha across the country.
May 14
FrieslandCampina Ingredients opens New Jersey Innovation Hub
FrieslandCampina Ingredients has expanded its North American innovation footprint with the opening of a new application centre in New Jersey, designed to support high-protein product development.
May 13
IFF opens Vanilla Innovation Centre in Madagascar to strengthen origin-based R&D
IFF has opened a new Vanilla Innovation Center in Madagascar, expanding its research and development capabilities.
May 12
Innocent debuts new dessert-inspired smoothies
UK juice and smoothies brand Innocent has introduced a new range of dessert-inspired, indulgent smoothie varieties, launching in Tesco stores from today (11 May 2026).
May 11
IMCD opens new Technical Centre in Türkiye to strengthen innovation support across multiple markets
IMCD Group has officially opened a new Technical Centre in Istanbul, expanding its regional innovation and formulation capabilities across food and nutrition.
May 8
Solar Foods joins one of Europe’s largest cross-border hydrogen valley projects to scale air-based protein production
Solar Foods is participating in the ambitious BalticSeaH2 initiative, one of Europe’s largest cross-border hydrogen valley projects.
May 6
Valio's VP of innovation, Kevin Deegan, on health and wellness as today's 'most influential megatrend'
From 'fibremaxxing' to personalised nutrition, health and wellbeing is one of the most influential 'megatrends' shaping today's food and beverage innovation. Valio's Kevin Deegan tells us more about the opportunities this creates for the dairy industry.
May 4
Interview: McWin’s Martin Davalos on where food-tech investment is heading in 2026
In this exclusive interview, Martin Davalos, partner and head of food-tech at McWin, shares his view on the 2026 investment landscape.
May 1
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