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Beyond bets on functional beverages with plant-based protein drinks
Beyond bets on functional beverages with plant-based protein drinks
Beyond (formerly Beyond Meat) has entered the functional beverage category with a new plant-based protein drink — branded Beyond Immerse. The Beyond Burger manufacturer, founded in 2009, has turned to product diversification and faster-growth markets after years of declining revenue and weakened demand for plant-based meat alternatives in the US. Beyond Immerse consists of plant protein, fiber, antioxidants, and electrolytes, tapping into the rising demand for high-protein, functional beverages. The line debuts in three flavors: Peach Mango, Lemon Lime, and Orange Tangerine.
High protein, plant hybrids & gut health: Inside dairy’s innovation push
High protein, plant hybrids & gut health: Inside dairy’s innovation push
Dairy ingredient suppliers are deploying new technologies to meet converging consumer demands, from stabilization systems that alter the mouthfeel of high-protein formulations to postbiotics engineered to survive pasteurization. Hybrid dairy-plant products are gaining commercial traction, with blended formulations and pea protein-fortified yogurt concepts rapidly moving from R&D into market-ready applications.
How dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health turns farm-level decarbonization into business value
How dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health turns farm-level decarbonization into business value
dsm-firmenich Animal Nutrition & Health recently launched its Sustell Carbon Value Program, which enables companies to affordably decarbonize their value chains, meet sustainability targets, and comply with reporting requirements. The sustainability tool targets stakeholders who want to build strong and more efficient food systems while scaling their own carbon reductions.
Colors drive F&B choices: From Instagram to health
Colors drive F&B choices: From Instagram to health
F&B color choices can influence consumer purchasing decisions in various ways, from appearance and palatability to flavor perception and “Instagrammability.” In a digital world, where younger consumers regularly photograph their meals, visual impact and novelty have become increasingly important. At the same time, a sense of “naturalness” remains non-negotiable, with Innova Market Insights finding that 1 in 4 consumers rank it among the most important factors when it comes to healthy eating.
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.
World Resources Institute: What the EUDR means for food ingredients supply chains
World Resources Institute: What the EUDR means for food ingredients supply chains

Tina Schneider, director for Forest Governance and Policy at the World Resources Institute, unpacks what has changed in the recently delayed EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), where it could have real power to curb deforestation, and where risks could remain. She also shares where food ingredients supply chains might struggle with compliance — and how we should measure the regulation’s success five years from now.

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Auditors expose systemic gaps in EU’s olive oil control systems
Auditors expose systemic gaps in EU’s olive oil control systems
A European Court of Auditors (ECA) report has exposed systemic gaps in the EU’s olive oil control systems, exposing a gulf between the bloc’s comprehensive regulations and their enforcement on the ground. Nearly a third of conformity checks detect non-compliance. Four out of 24 retail products tested couldn’t be traced to their declared origin. Checks on imports for pesticides and contaminants are “either non-existent or very limited.”

The audit examined control systems in Belgium, Greece, Spain, and Italy between 2018 and 2023. Member states routinely fail to hit minimum check requirements, perform incomplete lab analyses, and carve out entire market segments from their risk assessments without clear justification, auditors found. 
ADM upgrades Erlanger facility to meet surging reformulation demands
ADM upgrades Erlanger facility to meet surging reformulation demands
ADM has invested US$26 million in its Erlanger facility in Kentucky, US, bolstering its capabilities to meet what it calls significant demand for reformulation in the food and beverage landscape. The growing demand for product reformulation is driven by changing regulations and consumer health and nutrition concerns. New health regulations, driven by US Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “Make America Healthy Again” movement, have spurred investment in natural, clean label products and ingredient traceability.
Keurig Dr Pepper launches US$18B takeover bid for JDE Peet’s
Keurig Dr Pepper launches US$18B takeover bid for JDE Peet’s
Keurig Dr Pepper has launched an US$18 billion all-cash takeover bid for JDE Peet’s, moving to create a global coffee powerhouse serving more than 100 countries. The offer of €31.85 (US$34.70) per share values the Amsterdam-listed coffee giant at approximately €15.56 billion (US$18.10 billion), with closing expected early in the second quarter of 2026. The deal, first announced in August 2025, has cleared all required competition approvals and received unanimous backing from JDE Peet’s board. Shareholders representing approximately 69% of issued shares — including major shareholder Acorn Holdings and all board members — have accepted the offer.
Whole milk returns to schools as Trump reverses federal nutrition guidelines
Whole milk returns to schools as Trump reverses federal nutrition guidelines
Nutrition standards set by the 2010 Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act under the Obama administration have been reversed by a new law, the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, that allows whole and low-fat milk back into the US school meals program.
Greencore completes Bakkavor takeover to create convenience food powerhouse
Greencore completes Bakkavor takeover to create convenience food powerhouse
British F&B supplier Greencore has completed its acquisition of food manufacturing company Bakkavor. The £1.2B (US$1.6 billion) deal will create a “UK national convenience food champion,” according to the companies.
Mushrooms may support long-term immunity without overactivation
Mushrooms may support long-term immunity without overactivation

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Emerging research on mushrooms is reframing nutraceutical interventions to support the immune system — not only during illness, but in healthy individuals.Nutrition Insight speaks with Fungi Perfecti about the science behind mushrooms like agarikon, turkey tail, and lion’s mane, which help maintain immune balance without overstimulation. The discussion explores how preclinical studies on human cells are shaping understanding of long-term immune resilience, alongside challenges in translating research into everyday nutrition advice.
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Nestlé infant formula scandal: CEO apology inadequate, says...
Consumer watchdog Foodwatch has criticized Nestlé’s public apology over its global infant formula recall, demanding the Swiss food giant disclose exactly when it knew about the contamination and why warnings to parents were delayed.The rebuke comes as Brazilian health authorities confirmed the first reported illnesses linked to the recalled products. The Secretaria de Saúde do Distrito Federal announced on Tuesday that two infants around one year old experienced persistent vomiting and diarrhoea after consuming the affected formula. Both are recovering after their families stopped using the products, which were purchased before the recall was announced. 
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EU-Mercosur: What the world’s largest free trade zone means...
After a quarter-century of negotiations, the EU-Mercosur trade agreement has cleared its most significant hurdle — but the F&B industry remains deeply divided over what it means for European supply chains. EU member states have voted to approve the deal with the South American bloc comprising Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay, creating what European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen describes as “the largest free trade zone in the world” — a market of 700 million consumers representing approximately 20% of global GDP.
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Cocoa prices ease but alternatives and reformulation stay...
Cocoa prices have nosedived in early 2026, signaling a shift in the global cocoa market that has been battered by high prices and supply chain volatility in recent years. The turnaround is driven by buoyed confidence in harvest prospects in West African cocoa-growing regions amid favorable weather forecasts. Meanwhile, exporters are reportedly locking in future prices for cocoa beans to minimize the risk from unexpected market volatility and ensure more stable costs and revenues.

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Confectionery market trends unwrappedJan2026

Global confectionery launches are on the rise as consumers increasingly opt for sweets, particularly chocolate, as a source of indulgence. Europe was the leading region for confectionery NPD, with var...

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Colors drive F&B choices: From Instagram to health Jan 2026

F&B color choices can influence consumer purchasing decisions in various ways, from appearance and palatability to flavor perception and “Instagrammability.” In a digital world, where younger consumers regularly photograph their meals, visual impact and novelty have become increasingly important. At the same time, a sense of “naturalness” remains non-negotiable, with Innova Market Insights finding that 1 in 4 consumers rank it among the most important factors when it comes to healthy eating.

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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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World Resources Institute: What the EUDR means for food ingredients supply chains

Tina Schneider, director for Forest Governance and Policy at the World Resources Institute, unpacks what has changed in the recently delayed EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), where it could have real power to curb deforestation, and where risks could remain. She also shares where food...

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Fi Europe 2025: Beneo scales functional ingredients for weight and glucose management
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Fi Europe 2025: Prova chef merges pleasure with nutrition in gut health dessert concepts
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Fi Europe 2025: Austria Juice showcases flavor innovation for advanced beverage formulation
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