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As US food and beverage companies navigate a shifting economic and consumer landscape, dealmakers are weighing cautious optimism against market volatility.

Tony Guilfoyle, CCO at Celsius Energy Drinks, explains how sugar-free products are not only driving market growth and innovation but also signalling a broader movement towards healthier functional beverages that meet the evolving needs of today’s health-conscious consumers.

As GLP-1 drugs go mainstream, Jess Ryall explores how appetite suppression is reshaping snacking, innovation, and brand trust.

There have been a host of products that made us do a double-take over the course of this year, from the Magnum Ice Cream Company’s first product as its devolved entity (glow-in-the-dark ice lollies) to battery-flavoured crisps, 2025 has been full of incredible innovations.

Instant gratification is reshaping European shopping, with speed and convenience driving on-demand grocery habits, as Guido Fambach at Just Eat explains.

Some of our most-read articles of the year featured popular producers and brands, including Red Bull and PepsiCo, and covered everything from new product launches to political turmoil on the world’s stage. To mark the closure of the year, here are the stories that had you clicking during 2025.

The food system shapes climate, health and supply chains alike. Sharon Bligh of The Consumer Goods Forum calls for collective action from farm to fork.

John Hanlin at Ecolab explores how companies can prioritise food safety across the board by examining their approach to attitudes, behaviours, leadership and engagement with techniques at every level of the business.

As 2025 nears its close, Pladis' head development chef, Robert Craggs, reflects on the priorities and key trends for snack producers to consider in the year ahead.