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

Ben Martin, founder and director of Royal Flush Creative, asks what food and drink brands actually need to do to earn consumer trust in this exclusive opinion piece.

James Laithwaite, co-founder and COO of FuelHub, explores how the protein boom is shaping the ready meal category.

As tomorrow's World Food Day 2026 highlights the importance of innovation in food systems, Strong Roots' Emma Curtis argues that improving consumers' everyday favourites is a powerful lever for building a more sustainable and resilient future.

Finlays' Tom Blackwall explores how traceability in tea and coffee has moved from a sustainability differentiator to a business-critical capability.

Krzysztof Krajewski, chief sustainability and innovation officer at RDM Group, argues that true circularity starts at the design stage – with recycled fibre treated not as an afterthought, but as a credible, high-value material for food packaging.

Italian F&B innovation specialist Riccardo Astolfi argues that Italy’s aperitivo culture offers a useful lesson for manufacturers: build for the drinking occasion first.

ChemBizR's Shivani Nainwal explores how the industry is rethinking how portion size, satiety, energy and sensory performance work together.

Food safety and quality assurance manager Santoshi Muriki argues that if AI is doing the job of a critical control point, it needs to be validated like one.

Thomas Holliday, strategy director at Design Bridge and Partners, argues that the strongest brands will be those that evolve their heritage instead of reinventing themselves.