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Opinion: The rising popularity of Indian snacks in the West
Rhea Agarwal, Director of Business Development in the UK and EU at Haldiram, a leading producer of authentic Indian snacks, speaks to FoodBev about India’s snacking industry and the rising popularity of Indian snacks in the West.
Start-up of the month: Hip Pop
FoodBev speaks to Emma Thackray, co-founder of Hip Hop, a kombucha brand known for probiotic-rich drinks that support gut health and natural wellbeing.
Trump suggests a move away from corn syrup – but is reformulation coming?
As political rhetoric once again puts high-fructose corn syrup under the spotlight, FoodBev’s Leah Smith unpacks Donald Trump’s unexpected call for Coca-Cola to switch to cane sugar.
Opinion: A return to discipline - Purity, transparency and the future of tequila
With lawsuits challenging the authenticity of some of the world’s most recognisable tequila brands, industry veteran and DeLeón founder Brent Hocking argues that true quality can only be achieved by returning to tequila’s roots.
AI on the line: How AI is transforming vision inspection tech
FoodBev's Siân Yates explores how cutting-edge vision inspection technologies are reshaping the industry, one perfectly examined product at a time.
Opinion: Sustainable packaging initiatives – How to tether innovation and convenience
Sarah De La Mare, product line director at Berry Global, shares why consumer experience must remain central to sustainable pack design – from tethered caps to circular systems.
Mindful sipping: Inside the premiumisation of low and no alcohol
FoodBev Media’s Melissa Bradshaw takes a look at how premiumisation and functional ingredients are redefining the low and no alcohol space.
Opinion: Reshaping food systems through partnership and co-creation
As the intersection between public health and food innovation grows more complex, Jim Taschetta, COO at MISTA, highlights the vital role of industry collaboration in addressing rising obesity rates, shifting consumer behaviours and the future of nutrition.
World’s top 15 soft drinks brands 2025
Richard Hall, chair of FoodBev Media, revisits the world’s top soft drinks brands a decade on, and uncovers a range of dramatic shifts in global brand power.
Opinion: How food manufacturers can navigate the cocoa shortage
Daria Pashkova, product and marketing manager at Ohly, a global provider of specialty yeast-based ingredients for the food, health, animal health and bionutrients industries, looks at how manufacturers throughout the food industry can navigate the current cocoa shortage .
Rainforest Alliance 2024 report signals shift towards regenerative agriculture
The Rainforest Alliance's latest annual report reveals a significant shift in agricultural practices aimed at enhancing sustainability and resilience within multiple sectors.
Review: FoodBev Events' Global Dairy Congress 2025
The Global Dairy Congress 2025 took place in Amsterdam, Netherlands, from 18-19 June. Known as the ‘Venice of the North’ for its extensive network of canals and vibrant arts scene, Amsterdam served as the ideal location to celebrate this year's edition of the Congress.
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