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

The UK Deposit Management Organisation (UK DMO) has unveiled Exchange for Change as its new trading name, marking a key step in preparations for the launch of the UK’s Deposit Return Scheme.

Tetra Pak says will invest €60 million in a new pilot plant in Sweden to accelerate the development of paper-based barrier technology for aseptic cartons

Mondelēz International, the owner of Cadbury, Oreo and other major snack brands, has revised its animal testing policy to cover all product and ingredient testing in the UK, following a sustained campaign by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). The changes, announced this week, remove previous exemptions that allowed testing on animals 'not required by law' for nutritional science research. The revision comes after PETA exposed experiments in which mice were force-fed human...

The economic cost of food waste across the global retail and food supply chain is forecast to reach $540 billion in 2026, up from $526 billion last year, according to new research from Avery Dennison.

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.

Priscillia Moulin, co-founder and director of strategy at MosaiX - explores the powerful role of traceability tech in combating deforestation and exploitation, while unpacking the growing risks of overreliance, data blind spots and the widening gap between digital dashboards and on-the-ground reality.

Once primarily leveraged to replicate dairy proteins for plant-based applications, fermentation is now entering a new phase – one defined by technical diversification, novel ingredient production and the potential to transform formulation, functionality and sustainability across the food and drink industry. Leah Smith explores.

US vertical farming company AeroFarms said it has secured funding to continue operations, following the announcement of its closure last week.

British cold-pressed juice brand Daily Dose has launched a limited-edition Apple Juice made using surplus apples from the Waitrose Farm, the Leckford Estate in Hampshire. The 900ml bottle will be available in Waitrose stores across the UK from 17 December, with an RRP of £3.50, for a limited time only. The collaboration was developed in response to a bumper 2025 apple harvest at the Leckford Estate. Hot weather and low rainfall resulted in smaller fruit that risked going to waste despite...

Arsira Thumaprudti, head of business development at Acclym, explains how farmers can unlock the power of Regenerative Agriculture to avoid supply chain issues, create a more reliable food system and help the environment recover.

Stephanie Brooks, head of research and innovation at Foods Connected, takes a look at how F&B businesses can use AI to hit sustainability goals and why so many of them are failing to utilise this technology.

Fresh Inset has introduced the MCPBag, an active packaging solution designed to extend the shelf life of pears and reduce waste throughout the supply chain.