New year menus target GLP-1 users seeking high protein and low carb options
New year menus target GLP-1 users seeking high protein and low carb options
Well-being and shifting diets take center stage as global consumers set their nutrition and food consumption goals for 2026. Weight management is a watchword at this time of year, as people shake off festive indulgences and begin a new chapter of health. Today’s food-related New Year’s resolutions include a new paradigm shift: the growing use of GLP-1 medications for weight loss.
Top Trends 2026: Protein precision, gut-brain wellness & the authenticity imperative
Top Trends 2026: Protein precision, gut-brain wellness & the authenticity imperative
As global trade dynamics and tariffs reshape the F&B landscape, Innova Market Insights’ 2026 top ten trends reveal an industry navigating economic volatility and evolving consumer demands. Product reformulation has become a strategic lever for resilience, with companies leveraging ingredient innovation to manage costs while meeting consumer priorities around health, transparency, and taste. 
Puratos unravels next phase of fiber innovation for gut health
Puratos unravels next phase of fiber innovation for gut health
Digestive wellness is now a mainstream consumer priority, and according to Puratos’ Taste Tomorrow insights, a significant proportion (79%) of global consumers agree that gut health has a positive impact on mental well-being. As a result, the company believes that fiber innovation extends beyond supporting gut function alone.
Advance novel food innovation with trusted science
Advance novel food innovation with trusted science
Ensuring safety and regulatory compliance is critical for your novel food. This ebook provides comprehensive approaches to novel food human safety testing—covering toxicology, physical & analytical chemistry and innovative assessment methods. Learn about industry trends, real-world case studies and strategies to accelerate your product from concept to market.This technical paper is brought to you by Labcorp.
Fi Europe 2025: Avebe showcases clean-label dairy and plant-based solutions
Fi Europe 2025: Avebe showcases clean-label dairy and plant-based solutions

At Fi Europe 2025, Meleknur Tüzün, Segment Manager at Avebe, showcased Etenia, a clean-label milk fat replacement for yogurt and cream cheese. She also highlighted PerfectaSOL, a potato-derived starch replacement that supports improved texture and functionality in fermented plant-based yogurts, hard and shreddable cheeses, and plant-based cream cheese applications.

F&B ingredients industry 2025: Most read stories
F&B ingredients industry 2025: Most read stories
F&B ingredients trends centered on health, sustainability, and affordability. From plant-based advancements and gut health to the rising importance of protein and stress relief, industry leaders responded to shifting consumer needs. Key highlights included new developments in alternative proteins, gene-editing technologies, and supply chain regulations, with brands embracing transparency, flavor innovation, and functional ingredients for competitive advantage. We look back at the year’s top read stories.

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How the US takeover of Venezuela could reshape F&B supply chains
How the US takeover of Venezuela could reshape F&B supply chains
The US military operation that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on January 3 has sent shockwaves through global markets, primarily in the energy and oil sectors. However, the country’s vast agricultural resources will likely see dramatic changes over a longer timeframe. 
Egg replacements proliferate amid supply shocks and animal welfare shifts
Egg replacements proliferate amid supply shocks and animal welfare shifts
Supply shocks, price volatility, and animal welfare reform — egg producers face challenges from all directions. Bakery and baked goods manufacturers and other egg-dependent markets like ready meals and pasta are eager to reduce single-ingredient risk while improving their ESG credentials. This growing demand has given rise to sophisticated egg-free alternatives, which are increasingly viewed as strategic ingredient choices — not just substitutes.
Saudi Arabia quietly expands alcohol access as hospitality sector watches for...
Saudi Arabia quietly expands alcohol access as hospitality sector watches for signals
Saudi Arabia has quietly expanded access to its sole licensed alcohol outlet in Riyadh, allowing non-Muslims with premium residency status to purchase beverages previously restricted to diplomats. 
UK enforces junk food advertising ban to tackle childhood obesity
UK enforces junk food advertising ban to tackle childhood obesity
The UK government has enacted sweeping restrictions on junk food advertising, banning ads for less healthy food and drinks on television before 9 pm and online at all times in what the government calls “world-leading” action to combat childhood obesity. 
DSM Fresh Foods acquires stake in Indian ready-to-eat food business
DSM Fresh Foods acquires stake in Indian ready-to-eat food business
DSM Fresh Foods has acquired a 51% stake in Indian company Avyom Foodtech Private Limited (AFPL) for approximately Rs. 7.5 crore (US$880,000), marking its entry into the ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook categories. 
From muscle to mind: Active nutrition targets cognition, gut health and recovery
From muscle to mind: Active nutrition targets cognition, gut health and recovery

Nutrition Insight

Going beyond the traditional focus of active nutrition, new industry innovations are connecting the mind to the heart for overall wellness. Consumers are seeking holistic health, as they know that fitness is not just physical but also mental. To learn more, Nutrition Insight speaks with Balchem, Bioiberica, Cosun Protein, FrieslandCampina Ingredients, Gnosis by Lesaffre, HTBA, Lonza Capsules & Health Ingredients, Sensus, and Sirio Europe.
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Food Ingredients First reviews 2025: F&B innovation amid...
It was a year that tested the F&B industry’s resilience while accelerating its transformation. From geopolitical trade shocks and regulatory upheaval to climate-driven supply volatility and shifting consumer health priorities, the operating environment became more complex. Across every region, businesses were forced to make faster, more strategic decisions on sourcing, formulation, technology, and transparency, redefining what competitiveness looks like in a disrupted global food system.
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After the spike: Cocoa’s volatile new norm forces...
The world’s largest chocolate maker, Barry Callebaut, is reportedly exploring separating its cocoa division from its chocolate business, marking what could be a structural break in the industry between manufacturing and commodity trading that would reshape how the sector manages supply chain risk. 

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Top trends 2026 for F&BDec2025

Innova Market Insights highlights “Powerhouse Protein” as the top trend for 2026. Consumers are looking for protein products with additional health benefits to improve their nutrition. Other trends fo...

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Tomorrow’s flavor trends: Adventure, comfort & health Jan 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicate that consumers globally are increasingly adventurous with taste in F&B, with 71% agreeing they are open to trying new global cuisines. Nevertheless, 46% of consumers worldwide are most inclined to choose familiar flavors, and 44% prefer “healthy” flavors. Traditional and comforting flavors also significantly influence consumer purchasing decisions.

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Dairy innovation & trends: Taste tops consumer prioritiesJan 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicate that consumers find taste to be very important when choosing Dairy products, with more than half choosing this option. The Dairy category shows small growth globally, while Europe leads in new product launches. Most new product launches came in the Dairy-based Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt subcategory, while Processed Cheese showed the fastest growth.

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Fi Europe 2025: Carbery on functional whey protein and GLP-1 nutrition

Fiona Rawlinson, head of marketing for Nutrition at Carbery, discusses the standout benefits of Carbelac functional whey protein for reducing fat while maintaining creaminess and taste. She also explores its role in enhancing mouthfeel, offering cost-effective cream replacements, and its role in...

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Fi Europe 2025: Avebe showcases clean-label dairy and plant-based solutions
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Fi Europe 2025: Ingood by Olga on Lengood’s egg replacement innovation
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Fi Europe 2025: Angel Yeast showcases cocoa-reduction and high-protein concepts
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