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

Chicago – also known as the Windy City, a nickname that has more to do with the bluster of its politicians than its weather – played host to another exciting edition of IFT FIRST, held from 14-16 July.

Donald Trump has been making headlines recently, notably for his controversial comments regarding Coca-Cola, which sparked discussions about corporate influence and American products.

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.

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.

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.

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.

FoodBev's Siân Yates explores how cutting-edge vision inspection technologies are reshaping the industry, one perfectly examined product at a time.

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.

FoodBev Media’s Melissa Bradshaw takes a look at how premiumisation and functional ingredients are redefining the low and no alcohol space.

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.

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.

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 .