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Embracing robotics as a service (RaaS) in the food manufacturing industry
Chef Robotics explains why Robotics as a Service is gaining traction, offering food manufacturers a flexible, scalable alternative to traditional CapEx.
Past the hype: Developing plant-based products that resonate beyond Veganuary
Amid changing consumer preferences and continuously evolving food trends, how can brands develop genuinely exciting plant-based products that have staying power on shelves, during Veganuary and year-round?
The rise of calm energy: Moving beyond the sugar and caffeine crash with ancient wisdom
For beverage makers, a shift towards 'calm energy' shift represents a new frontier in functional innovation, as Jenna Zhang, founder of SipZen, explains.
Are functional mushroom drinks the next big health trend?
Once confined to niche wellness routines and traditional medicine, functional mushroom drinks are rapidly gaining ground in the global beverage market.
Fermentation at scale: The path to affordability, nutrition and climate resilience
Felipe Lino, co-founder and CTO of Nosh.Bio, highlights how fermentation-based proteins can deliver high-quality, affordable and resilient alternatives.
Blackcurrant, cherry, pandan – which flavours will lead F&B in 2026?
2025 saw pistachio becoming the flavour of the year, but what do F&B’s industry experts think is the flavour of 2026?
Cautious but hopeful: What 2026 holds for US food and beverage M&A
As US food and beverage companies navigate a shifting economic and consumer landscape, dealmakers are weighing cautious optimism against market volatility.
GLP-1 drugs begin to reshape food demand, forcing F&B firms to rethink the basket
As appetite-suppressing GLP-1 medications gain traction, new research from Cornell University suggests measurable shifts in food purchasing are emerging.
Saudi Arabia tests narrow alcohol framework, sending early signals to global F&B firms
Saudi Arabia is cautiously easing its alcohol ban, a limited shift prompting global food, beverage and hospitality groups to reassess the kingdom’s consumer market.
Reinventing the expiration date
Steve Statler, CEO of AmbAI, explains how AI, smart sensors and real‑time freshness data are reshaping food safety, sustainability and the global supply chain.
Sugar-free surge: How health-conscious consumers are transforming the energy drink industry
Tony Guilfoyle, CCO at Celsius Energy Drinks, explains how sugar-free products are not only driving market growth and innovation but also signalling a broader movement towards healthier functional beverages that meet the evolving needs of today’s health-conscious consumers.
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