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

Dr Arturs Rubens explains how reconstructing decades-old 'lost' formulations allows European CMOs to preserve craftsmanship, recover forgotten processes and turn legacy knowledge into functional products.

lisia Heath, VP of R&D at NotCo explores how F&B innovators can utilise AI to innovate with the latest policy guidelines.

Jason Cadman of Contact Attachments explains how strategically selected forklift attachments can reduce contamination risks, optimise workflows and support long-term business goals.

Jennifer Moss, chief R&D officer at Pladis, explores how health, personalisation and sustainability are reshaping snacking and why brands must balance flavour, ethics and innovation.

ucas Majewski of Mitsubishi Electric Factory Automation explains why protecting legacy and modern production lines is now a critical priority for manufacturers.

As global plastics talks stall, F&B brands are using smarter design, data and tech to boost recyclability, cut virgin plastics and drive circularity, as Greyparrot's Yaseed explores.

Shannon O’Shields, VP of Marketing at Rubix Foods, explores how sauces have gone from menu afterthoughts to drivers of flavour, craveability and growth.

In this instalment of Start-up of the Month – which celebrates lesser-known companies and their innovations – we speak to Jani Puroranta, CEO of Collo, a company looking to solve F&B’s liquid processing challenges.

Alex de Vigan As food and beverage manufacturers face rising costs, tighter regulation and growing sustainability pressures, digital twins are emerging as a powerful tool for precision and performance. Alex de Vigan, CEO and founder of Nfinite, explores how real-time, data-driven simulations are transforming decision-making, resource efficiency and product quality across the industry. From energy costs to consumer demand for sustainability, few sectors operate under as much pressure and...

Behind the scenes, a growing network of food innovation centres is quietly transforming the sector, providing the technical capabilities, collaborative ecosystems and strategic support that manufacturers increasingly depend on.

William Grand, CEO of NutriFusion, argues it’s time to shift the spotlight back to whole fruit – and why doing so could deliver both healthier consumers and stronger commercial returns.

Evan Quinn, chief executive officer and co-founder of Hiyo, explores how beverage brands can ensure continued success through Dry January and beyond.