Plant-based flavors shift toward science-backed masking, fermentation & sustainable design

Taste remains the breaking point for plant-based foods. Protein options keep multiplying, but improving taste continues to be a central challenge for the industry. Companies are moving past protein...

Drinktec 2025 preview: Functional formulations, naturality and foodservice shifts

Next week, Drinktec 2025 will launch in Munich, Germany, hosting over 5,000 visitors and 1,000 F&B exhibitors who will showcase the latest developments in the beverage space. Ahead of the show, we...

dsm-firmenich launches next-generation Dairy Safe all-in-one cultures for cheese varieties

dsm-firmenich has expanded its Dairy Safe culture portfolio with four new rotations for semi-hard, hard, and continental-style cheese. The solutions are designed to support additive-free production...

Better-for-you offerings: Reformulation, traceability and functional health trends

The F&B industry is under increasing pressure to deliver products that balance indulgence with health, convenience, and sustainability. “Better-for-you” offerings are at the center of this shift, as...

Kraft Heinz confirms spin-off into two separate companies

The Kraft Heinz Company plans to separate into two independent, publicly traded businesses by the second half of 2026, following unanimous approval from its board of directors. The move, structured...

Shrimp sector scales up insect protein in Ecuador with aquaculture feed launch

Aquaculture specialist BioMar, French agri-tech company Innovafeed, and retail giant Auchan are rolling out the large-scale use of insect protein in commercial shrimp feed in Ecuador. The...

August in review: Chemical engineering, tariffs and major acquisitions

Last month, we spoke with Cargill about the growing role of chemical engineering in the F&B sector, US President Donald Trump imposed a fresh round of tariffs that sparked global concern, and Keurig...

Dubai’s GigaFarm project: Scottish businesses prepare to build world’s biggest vertical farm

Scotland-based agritech manufacturer Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS) is preparing to commence the construction of what will be the world’s largest vertical farm in Dubai. Dubbed the GigaFarm, the...