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

Italian food-tech company Foreverland, a producer of cocoa-free chocolate alternatives, has expanded its production capacity with the opening of its first manufacturing plant in Puglia, Italy.

TopGum Industries has unveiled a new collection of active lifestyle gummies designed to meet the nutritional needs of athletes and fitness enthusiasts.

Givaudan has broken ground on a new production facility in Reading, Ohio, marking an investment of CHF 187 million (approx. $215 million).

I.T.S has launched a new ‘crossbreed fruit’ flavour line, tapping into the hybrid fruit trend amid rising interest in new twists on classic favourites across the F&B industry.

Alt-dairy start-up Climax Foods has rebranded to Bettani Farms; has appointed former Califia Farms CFO, Sandeep Patel, as CEO and chairman; and has raised $6.5 million in Series A funding.

Scott Dixon, managing director of The Flava People, explains why medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are vital to unlocking innovation and the unique benefits they bring to the sector.

Walmart US has announced plans to eliminate synthetic dyes and an additional 30 ingredients – including certain preservatives, artificial sweeteners and fat substitutes – from its private-label food products.

BASF has finalised the sale of its Food and Health Performance Ingredients business to Louis Dreyfus Company.

We speak to Julian Melchiorri, founder and CEO, and Kaly Chatakondu, global commercial director, at Arborea, a company focused on creating sustainability throughout the F&B industry.

Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer, has acquired CJ Youtell Biotech, the enzymes and fermentation subsidiary of CJ Bio.

US salty snacks company Utz Brands has joined the growing list of companies committing to eliminate all certified FD&C colours from its product portfolio by the end of 2027.

British plant-based food brand This has teamed up with German food start-up Omami to launch This is Omami Chickpea Tofu in the UK, rolling out from 24 September.