1+ week, 1+ day ago   (772+ words) California almonds have a bad reputation for needing significant water in a state frequented by droughts, but agricultural innovations, including enhanced water management and the nuts’ other environmental benefits are elevating their appeal to CPG brands seeking climate-smart ingredients. “This…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (653+ words) Almond hulls, once destined for little more than animal bedding, garden mulch or a base for biochar, could be the next super food after an independent expert panel recently determined powder made from them is Generally Recognized As Safe. The…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (542+ words) A food and water safety advocacy organization is crying foul over a decision by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to potentially rescind three Biden-era rules that the group says protect ranchers and farmers from unfair trade practices. The USDA…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (530+ words) Beyond Meat has experienced significant struggles in recent years, witnessing consistent falling revenues and sales woes. Little more than a month ago, the plant-based company reported a 2025 of low sales as consumers increasingly distrust the plant-based category. The company has…...

3+ mon, 4+ day ago   (641+ words) The market for plant-based food is thriving in Europe. Across six European countries – UK, Germany, Spain, Italy, France and the Netherlands – the plant-based food market is now worth €16.3bn, according to analytics company Circana. Nevertheless, plant-based meat’s share of this market…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (605+ words) What flavours are trending in 2026? Consumers are seeking bold and intense flavours, embracing fusions of sweet and savoury, and looking for comfort foods. Meanwhile, many basic flavours are falling by the wayside, as consumers look for more excitement. The rise…...

4+ mon, 6+ day ago   (752+ words) In Spain, consumers are tapped into many of the broad macro-trends that are spurring on the food industry globally. Some, they are embracing. Some, they remain sceptical about. Consumers in Spain are prioritising both healthy eating and ‘naturalness’, explains Jimena…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (702+ words) Functional food is not just another trend. It’s a megatrend, permeating almost every category in the industry – from beverage to dairy, snacking to confectionery. The food and drink industry is racing to keep pace, and that momentum isn’t expected to…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (828+ words) When looking at trends in food and beverage, we often see them from a continental or even global perspective. Trends such as GLP-1 uptake or high-protein transcend borders and affect consumers around the world. But what about trends at the…...

5+ mon, 3+ week ago   (956+ words) The dizzying speed at which the food and beverage industry is changing is driving an unprecedented wave of mergers, acquisitions, breakups and portfolio reshuffling. Manufacturers are racing to stay not only competitive but relevant in a market shaped by shifting…...