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

A new report from The Vegan Society, unveiled today (2 January 2026) for Veganuary, offers insights into how vegan diets are shaping global culture and F&B industry innovation.

Tracktile, a Canadian AI software company, has successfully raised $1.25 million in seed funding to enhance its innovative 'AI Operating System'.

Roquette has unveiled Horizons, a new foresight platform designed to help food and nutrition businesses anticipate change and navigate uncertainty.

Food-tech start-up AKA Foods has secured $17.2 million in seed funding to support the launch of AKA Studio, an AI platform designed to enable food companies to innovate more efficiently and affordably.

The Apax Global Impact Fund, managed by Apax Partners, has announced a strategic investment in Foods Connected, a supplier management platform under Hilton Food Group.

With food fraud costing the industry billions each year, the pressure to detect adulteration is mounting, says scientist Terry McGrath.

Roger Hancock and Matt Regusci discuss the importance of improving traceability and recall effectiveness through better data management.

Epicurium’s founder Ben Mckechnie explores key seasonal snacking trends to reveal consumer buying patterns throughout the year.

Mondelēz has announced the appointment of Filippo Catalano as its new chief information and digital officer, effective later this year.