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Groceries as a status symbol: How brands can take advantage
Mark Bellamy, strategy director at NewGen, explains how food and beverage products have become key markers of taste and cultural credibility – and what opportunities this creates for F&B brands.
Bongards’ Creameries invests $135m in Minnesota cheese facility expansion
Bongards’ Creameries is investing $135 million to expand its process cheese manufacturing facility in Bongards, Minnesota, as it seeks to meet growing domestic and international demand.
Millow closes €2m funding round to expand clean-label protein production
Swedish food-tech start-up Millow has closed a €2 million funding round to support the expanded production capacity of its clean-label protein made from oats and mycelium.
Rxbar taps into apple trend with new Nut Butter & Oat Apple Pie bar
Rxbar is expanding its seasonal portfolio with a new Nut Butter & Oat Apple Pie protein bar.
New packaging rules come into effect across the EU: F&B industry reacts
From today (12 August 2026), new measures under the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation apply across the European Union, aiming to promote a circular economy and strengthen the Single Market for packaging.
Flipz and Dunkin' partner on limited-edition pumpkin spice pretzels
Flipz has partnered with Dunkin' to launch a limited-edition pumpkin spice pretzel snack in the US.
Can vertical farming rise to the challenge?
Vertical farming business leaders will take stock of the sector’s future at the 7th Vertical Farming World Congress on 5-7 October in central London, after a demanding year of heightened financial pressure despite the technology's evident climate benefits.
The Gym Kitchen expands into breakfast with high-protein porridge pots
The Gym Kitchen has expanded into the breakfast category with the launch of its first range of high-protein instant porridge pots.
FDA proposes mandatory GRAS notifications in major overhaul of food ingredient oversight
The FDA has proposed making notifications for Generally Recognized as Safe substances mandatory.
The sensory scoop: Textural innovation and premium flavours turn ice cream into an immersive experience
Multi-layered textures, unique inclusions and luxurious, premium flavours are elevating today’s ice cream innovations, transforming them from basic summer snacking staples into immersive, sensory-led eating experiences for all occasions.
WK Kellogg accelerates removal of artificial colours and BHT from cereal portfolio
WK Kellogg is accelerating plans to eliminate artificial colours and the preservative butylated hydroxytoluene from its entire portfolio,
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