Packaged food
Our food trends coverage grouped into 8 sections, including Instant noodles: Indomie, Nissin, Samyang, Maggi, Savoury snacks and regional flavours and
Greencovery raises €1M to scale cocoa waste
Dutch startup Greencovery secures €1 million to commercialize its technology for turning cocoa processing waste into functional food ingredients...
Mycelium's Future Beyond Meat at Food Ingredients Europe
A panel at Food Ingredients Europe 2026 will explore mycelium's potential to move beyond meat alternatives into new food categories, driven by its
Evening Snacking Becomes Key Battleground for Food Brands
Nearly half of consumers worldwide snack in the evening, creating a major market where brands must balance indulgence with health and portion control...
Oatly Urges Food Industry to Remove Sustainable Choice
Oatly's new report identifies five key areas where the food industry must act to make sustainable choices easier for consumers, based on stakeholder
China's Cultivated Meat Ambition Meets Consumer Skepticism
China's government is investing in cultivated meat as a food security strategy, but the path to mainstream acceptance faces hurdles from consumer...
NotCo Exits Brazil and Mexico to Focus on AI Platform
Chilean food tech firm NotCo has sold its Brazilian business to investment group Ferrara and reportedly closed its Mexican operations as it pivots...
NYC Prisons Seek Blended Meat, Cultivated Pet Food Ships
New York City's Department of Correction has requested bids for blended meat products for 2027, while cultivated pet food brand Unruly ships its first
Orbit Ventures Warns of 'Innovation Theater' in Food Tech
Orbit Ventures' William Bao Bean criticizes 'innovation theater' in accelerator programs, where PR-driven corporate engagements fail to produce real
Food Giants Scale Back Net Zero Pledges
Major food and drink companies, including JBS, PepsiCo, and Morrisons, are revising or delaying their headline sustainability targets, citing immense
Baby food pouches often exceed breastmilk
University of Glasgow research finds 61% of baby food pouches contain more sugar than breastmilk and are often low in protein.
Americans' Focus on Food Processing Levels Declines in 2026
A new IFIC survey reveals a 7-point drop in Americans who consider food processing levels when shopping, even as familiarity with the term
Beans, Tofu Drive UK Plant-Based Sales as Meat Alternatives
UK sales of whole-food plant proteins like beans and tofu grew over 7% in early 2026, while processed meat alternatives and conventional meat declined
Plant-Based Partnerships and Regulatory Progress Drive Food
A weekly roundup highlights the mainstreaming of plant-based and fermented foods, featuring new product launches from Alpro-McDonald's and Leon-Fable...
Global Food Tech Awards APAC Heat Opens
The Global Food Tech Awards APAC heat is open for early-stage startups to showcase transformative food technology.
PepsiCo's Global Strategy for Young Farmers
PepsiCo is running multiple regional programs to address the aging global farming population, citing business and food security risks.
MOA Foodtech raises $3.8M to scale fermented
Spanish startup MOA Foodtech has secured $3.8 million in funding to expand production and distribution of its AI-developed, food waste-fermented...
US Food Color Demand Could Surge 500%
A new report warns that major US food companies' pledges to remove synthetic dyes could increase demand for natural alternatives by 400-500%, far...
Allulose sweetener faces zero-sugar label
Food companies using the sweetener allulose face class action lawsuits over zero-sugar labels. The FDA stated allulose falls under the legal...
NASA yeast turns plastic waste into food
Researchers have engineered yeasts to convert plastic bottles and crop waste into edible proteins and nutrients, creating a 3D-printed cookie.
Impact Food Shuts Down
Plant-based seafood startup Impact Food is shutting down after five years. Its CEO says changing consumer eating habits proved too difficult.
UK Shoppers Shift from Meat Mimics to Beans
UK sales of beans, tofu, and tempeh rose sharply in early 2026 as plant-based meat alternatives fell, suggesting a move toward whole-food proteins.
FDA GRAS Rule Could Hinder Food Innovation
FDA’s proposal to make GRAS notification mandatory may delay funding and deals for companies developing novel ingredients, warns lawyer Daniel...
Nostalgic Flavors and Mystery Muffins: Food Trends Take Center Stage
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts Expands Plant-Based Menu Options in Thailand
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Lever Foundation to advance plant-based food options on its restaurant menus in Thailand.