Sugar taxes on beverages
Everything filed under drinks in our food trends coverage, the 10 reports filed on it so far.
Amyris acquires Oobli to scale sweet protein solutions
Biotech firm Amyris has acquired sweet protein pioneer Oobli, accelerating its commercial expansion into protein-based sugar alternatives amid high...
Halloween candy prices surge over 15% in 2026
Cocoa and sugar supply shocks have driven Halloween candy prices up by more than 15% this year, far outpacing general inflation.
Dhampur Bio Organics and Planetary launch India's first mycoprotein venture
Indian sugar giant Dhampur Bio Organics has partnered with Swiss startup Planetary to produce mycoprotein from sugar and molasses, targeting the...
Soufflet Malt and Eat The Truth Partner on Malt-Based Flavor Ingredients
Soufflet Malt and Eat The Truth have partnered to develop fermented malt-based flavor ingredients for cocoa replacement and non-alcoholic beverages.
Baby food pouches often exceed breastmilk in sugar
University of Glasgow research finds 61% of baby food pouches contain more sugar than breastmilk and are often low in protein.
OMG Group secures funding with oat milk manufacturer's backing
OMG Group has raised A$1.5 million via a share placement, anchored by a A$350,000 investment from its future oat milk manufacturer, Slades Beverages.
Functional Beverage Demand Shifts to Specific, Outcome-Driven Benefits
Consumer demand for functional beverages is shifting from generic wellness claims to specific, outcome-driven benefits like cognitive support and...
Allulose sweetener faces zero-sugar label lawsuits
Food companies using the sweetener allulose face class action lawsuits over zero-sugar labels. The FDA stated allulose falls under the legal...
Allulose: The Rare Sugar Gaining Attention for Sugar-Reduction Applications
Allulose, a rare sugar, is gaining attention for its potential in sugar-reduction applications. It provides sweetness and functionality without...
Carbon Labels and Taxes on Food Could Cut UK's National Emissions by 5%
A new study reveals that a combination of carbon labels and taxes on highly polluting foods could reduce emissions by the equivalent of 4.7% of the...