Food for seniors: Empathy and food safety gaps hindering innovation
As populations age, companies are exploring safer and appealing dysphagia foods for the elderly, but gaps in empathy, research and awareness prove challenging
Emerging markets
FHA 2026
ASEAN poised as next halal growth market amid Middle East turmoil
South East Asia has all the parts in place to emerge as the key halal growth market for food amid the Middle East conflict — but will the region be able to grasp this opportunity?
Regenerative agriculture’s core tensions unpacked
Regenerative agriculture is gaining momentum – but what does it really mean, how should claims and practices be audited, and how can producers and industry fairly share the value it creates?
How cottage cheese reinvented itself
Cottage cheese is being reinvented through new formats, younger consumers and rising global demand – and brands are only just getting started
Why South America is Emmi’s growth engine
South America may be a tough market for premium dairy, but Emmi is betting on innovation, sustainability and selective scale to unlock growth
High costs, weak markets: Middle East conflict will have long-term impact on Asia’s food supply
Rising input costs and shrinking export markets are backing Asian farmers into a corner and locking in lasting consequences on the region’s next harvest.
Feed market analysis: Alltech releases 2026 Agri-Food Outlook, highlighting production trends
China beats the U.S. in feed production, while Brazil is the third-largest feed producer
Big Soda spotted it first: Why ultrafiltered milk became a billion‑dollar bet
Ultrafiltered dairy offers a rare mix of growth, margin and modern wellness appeal. Where’s the category headed?
How the Iran conflict could reshape our shelves
High oil prices hit prices at gas pumps straight away. But how long will it take for food and beverage prices to rise?
Why fertilizer prices could remain high into 2027
Farmers around the world are feeling the impact of the Iran war in higher fertilizer prices – which could remain elevated even after a peace deal
Danone’s Mead Johnson decision: Timing, risk and opportunity
This isn’t the first time Danone has contemplated a Mead Johnson acquisition. Can a deal happen this time?
Protein soda: Why the new craze is going from strength to strength
Gone are the days where protein drinks meant serious whey shakes at the gym. Protein soda is making the category much more fun
The next generation of GLP-1 drugs: and how they’ll reshape food and beverage again
The GLP-1 phenomenon is only just getting started: what are the next drugs set to hit the market - and are F&B manufacturers ready for the shift?
Can dairy beat the 2026 glut with protein and gut health focus?
Milk oversupply is crushing prices, but 2026 could reward dairy players that pivot fast into natural protein and functional gut‑health innovation
Retro and nostalgia: Why consumers are looking to the past
Consumers seek comfort and familiarity from food
Five impacts of the Middle East crisis on global dairy
The military standoff between the US, Israel and Iran drags on. Its impact is testing global dairy’s resilience
How cow‑free milk is changing coffee culture
By pouring its cow‑free milk into America’s favourite beverage, Strive Freemilk is normalising a new kind of dairy
Why investors are turning to cow-free dairy
Precision‑fermentation start‑ups are attracting new investment to speed up production of dairy‑identical proteins. Here’s what’s driving momentum
Cow-free dairy steps in amid Israel’s milk shortage
Israel’s dairy strike allows cow-free alternatives to take center stage at a pivotal moment for the industry
How whey powers the next wave of innovation
The dairy by-product has turned into a billion-dollar platform powering biotech, biofuels and much more beyond food and beverage
Global milk oversupply persists despite demand uptick
Surging milk flows from keep markets oversupplied, pushing processors toward higher‑value dairy ingredients
Plant-based failing? Here’s how to win at hybrid
Hybrid meat and dairy strategies are evolving in four key ways
How dairy’s Big 7 will shape exports amid global milk oversupply
As milk supply remains strong, we look at which export categories are set for a boost in 2026
Consumer trends to shape innovation in 2026
From protein to functional ingredients, here are the trends that will shape NPD in the year ahead
Invest in cow-free cheese? Those Vegan Cowboys to launch crowdfunding round
The Dutch foodtech company will ask consumers to chip in as it hopes to scale up production in 2026
Is plant-based dead - or evolving?
Plant-based brands are looking for new ways to lure in consumers after the category’s initial success
World-first barista milk without cows hits the market
A biotech firm has released barista-style milk that’s cow-free and dairy-identical. Can the product make it with consumers?
From casein to colors: Mars’ vision for precision fermentation
From proteins to dyes and sweeteners, the CPG major is betting big on the technology: here’s why
Cow-free dairy sells out in Israel but protein bottlenecks remain
“Everything we put on the market has sold,” Strauss Group CEO says but warns protein availability is still ‘limited’
Up the food chain
Oatly’s strategy: Driving plant-based milk’s growth through taste, creativity and sustainability
How Oatly’s North American president Helge Weitz uses his CPG and real-world restaurant experience to map the firm’s US reset
Surviving the squeeze: How dairy farmers can thrive as prices tumble
With milk prices under pressure from oversupply, how can farmers maintain healthy margins?
FMD outbreak in South Africa sparks urgent biosecurity push
Experts warn of cross-border risks and call for coordinated disease control measures
From baobab to rooibos: Premium and indigenous ice cream flavors fuel demand in Africa
As ice cream consumption surges across Africa, consumers are driving a shift toward premium products and culturally rooted flavors
What Unilever can learn from Froneri’s success in ice cream
The Magnum Ice Cream Company’s biggest global rival has gone from strength to strength in the face of market challenges – here’s how the Nestlé co-owned company drives growth
Exclusive: Why APAC is rising hub for functional foods, new food tech
APAC’s unique incorporation of culture and health priorities with food is driving its rise as a hub for functional foods and novel technologies
Trendlets
Trendlets: Gut health, GLP-1 and alternative protein
How are the trends of gut health, weight management and alternative protein consumption impacting food and beverage innovation?
Precision fermentation: Barriers to acceptance
Consumers don’t know if precision fermentation is good or bad. What may persuade them?
Making casein from whey? A mind-boggling breakthrough for precision fermentation
In a world first, casein proteins have been developed at industrial scale from an unlikely ingredient: whey
Dairy Alternatives: Innovation and Market Insights 2025
‘We have more ideas than the market can take’: Alt dairy brands talk R&D, consumer trends and embracing innovation
From plant-based to precision fermentation, how are leading brands shaping product innovation in dairy alternatives?
Bettani Farms bets on its star ingredient to scale allergen- and animal-free cheese
The company’s proprietary ingredient Caseed mimics dairy casein without the allergenic effects of dairy, nuts and soy for B2B partners
Most CPG ads miss the mark with video gamer players: Here is how to fix it
CPG marketers can’t afford outdated strategies when it comes to connecting with video game players. Learn what works now in FoodNavigator-USA’s free webinar Fueling Fun: Connecting with Esports Enthusiasts and Everyday Gamers FTW
Chobani hits back at Danone in trademark infringement case
Danone is ‘weaponizing’ the law to hurt Chobani’s ‘superior’ position in RTD coffee, according to a motion to dismiss filed by La Colombe’s owner
Oatly goes oat-o-matic with plant-based milk for push-button machines
Forget Barista: enter BaristaMatic, Oatly’s answer to the foodservice industry’s problem with plant-based drinks
From counterfeits to consumers: How dairy brands navigate Africa’s volatile economy
Dairy producers in Africa operate in a highly inflationary economic environment through a focus on efficiencies and cost containment
Top trends and formats driving innovation in dairy
Protein is the biggest buzzword, but what else is shaping new product development?
Why Kerry exited hybrid dairy and pivoted Smug to snacking
Once heralded as a category disruptor, Kerry’s hybrid dairy brand Smug is being reinvented into a 100% dairy affair. Here’s why
Ireland eyes SEA as major market for grass-fed dairy, protein exports
South East Asia has become a key target market for Irish grass-fed dairy and protein-fortified exports, tapping rising demand for health and wellness
How regulators are shaping the future of novel foods
From cell-cultivated meat to precision-fermented dairy, regulators are stepping up to support innovation
Cell-based dairy moves closer to market with Opalia-Hoogwegt tie-up
Start-up Opalia is on a mission to prove its cell-cultured milk can be used to make an entire range of dairy products: from cheese to ice cream
What’s brewing in the US coffee creamer space?
Refrigerated coffee creamers are a thriving category fueled by consumer appetite for barista-style drinks. Here’s what’s driving innovation