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Meat
What do consumers think of cultivated meat?
Attitudes towards the category, which has not yet arrived on European shelves, are still developing
EUDR: How does the simplification impact compliance?
The regulatory burden has been significantly reduced
Confectionery’s biggest new innovations for 2026 announced
Ferrero and Hershey among winners of the 2026 Most Innovative New Product Awards
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast
Why consumers pay more for certain brands even in a tight economy
Kantar BrandZ’s Ellie Thorpe explains why brands like Coca-Cola, Red Bull and Walmart continue gaining loyalty, pricing power and market share despite inflation, cautious spending and growing consumer uncertainty
Beyond Meat: Why is foodservice doing worse than retail?
The plant-based major has seen severe divergence between channels
Big players in cultivated meat: Who are the survivors?
Many cultivated meat companies have gone under – which ones are left?
5 ingredients for upcycling in food production
Side streams and waste streams are often versatile and multi-purpose
Opinion
Despite fears, the EUDR has retained its force
The simplification kept much of the regulation in place, not compromising as much as feared
Big Food splits: Smart move or strategic misstep?
Big Food’s biggest names are betting on splits, but market reactions show investors aren’t convinced. So when does breaking up actually make sense?
10 ingredients for healthy ageing – What manufacturers need to know
What ingredients do older consumers need?
Why is plant-based dairy doing so much better than plant-based meat?
While the two formats both provide vegan alternatives to animal-sourced products, one is a clear winner in terms of market share
Beyond Meat prepares for drinks launch as losses begin to slow
Sales continue to fall, particularly in foodservice, but the company sees some signs of recovery
Mosa Meat and Vow supplier bets on barley to cut cultivated meat costs
Orf Genetics supplies growth factors to many key players in the industry
10 food megatrends in Europe, and who’s following them
What trends are dominating Europe, and which countries are they most popular in?
Animal product yields, quality and manufacturers’ margins under increased threat
Extreme heat has a significant effect on livestock and fish, and can impact the quality of eggs and dairy
5 big food trends in Sweden
What do Swedish consumers want?
5 big food trends in Denmark
What do Danish consumers want?
Meat substitutes are only a small part of the plant-based market
Plant-based meat gets all the attention, but it’s actually traditional foods that dominate the sector
Winners and losers of the UPF backlash
Who is benefitting from consumer scepticism around UPFs - and who isn’t?
Is coffee ready for the EUDR?
As the deadline for the regulation approaches, the commodity continues to grapple with barriers to compliance
Cultivated meat now has a naming problem
Europe’s cultivated meat sector is hamstrung by ‘meaty’ names ban - if producers comply
Parima gets green light for cultivated duck
The French company has achieved its second regulatory approval in Singapore
EU Sustainable Supply Chains Coalition created in run up to EUDR
Nestlé, Barry Callebaut, the RSPO and Rainforest Alliance will all take part
Opinion
Why UPF panic and scratch-cooking nostalgia won’t send food backwards
The popularity of traditional ways of eating is incongruent with the current food landscape
What if coffee was the missing ingredient in plant-based meat?
A surprising ingredient could help plant-based meat tackle one of its biggest problems: taste
New product development
Just launched: Nestlé Nesquik plus battle of the meat-free steaks…
From plant-based steaks and free-from biscuits to nostalgic cereals and sustainable formats, brands are doubling down on indulgence, functionality and inclusivity as innovation across food and drink accelerates
Iran conflict: Is ceasefire too little, too late for global food?
A two-week ceasefire is now in place in the war between US-Israel and Iran, but much is still uncertain about how long-lasting the impacts of damage done thus far will be and what still lies ahead for the global food sector
Animal welfare info makes consumers want to buy meat . . . up to a point
Consumers appreciate knowledge about animal welfare, but it depends on framing
10 global trends shaping F&B
What trends are driving changes in the F&B industry?
Beyond Meat pushes forward with repositioning in face of plummeting revenues
The plant-based company’s struggles have worsened, not improved
EUDR: Is cloud cover a problem for compliance?
Satellites provide long-term data on land use
From fitness to lifestyle: How protein demand has evolved
Protein is often associated with strength and fitness - but the category is no longer just about this
4 big food trends in The Netherlands
What do Dutch consumers want?
5 big food trends in the UK
What do UK consumers want?
5 big food trends in Spain
What do Spanish consumers want?
EFSA novel food approval: 5 things to know before an application
Submissions for the famously stringent novel food assessment can be made easier through preparation
Does the EU ‘meaty’ names ban affect seafood?
Many have speculated that the ban could impact products beyond analogues
EU ‘meaty’ names ban: What it means for the future of plant-based
Restrictions on naming may not be a disaster for meat alternatives
Are we wrong about plant-based’s decline?
Some predict that plant-based growth could balloon in the coming decade
Middle East tensions, rising energy and fertilizer costs push grocery prices higher
February CPI shows food-at-home prices climbing 0.4% as supply chain risks, tariff uncertainty and volatile farm inputs threaten to add new pressure on brands, retailers and inflation-weary shoppers
New product development
Just launched: Mondelēz packaging, Harry Potter ft Maryland, posh bacon and more…
From premium brunch bacon to whole‑food mushroom steaks, the latest new product development (NPD) reveals indulgence, clean‑label innovation and seasonal creativity shaping 2026’s biggest launches
Cultivated meat still stalled by regulation, but change may be on the horizon
Stringent regulations put some investors off, but rules could be streamlined
Alt protein investors are tired of waiting - they want confidence in the future
As the initial hype dies down, investors in meat alternatives want a return on their investment
Beyond Meat is now Beyond
The plant-based meat manufacturer has been diversifying for a while, but now it has fully rebranded
EU ‘meaty’ names ban agreed, ‘burger’ and ‘sausage’ exempt
The ban will go ahead, but certain words will be allowed
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz: Which foods will get pricier?
The sudden closure of the Strait of Hormuz is triggering immediate ripple effects across global food markets
How inflation is changing premiumisation
Consumer demand for affordable luxury is driving food to premiumise
Iran Conflict: What does this mean for global food sector?
The ongoing tensions in Iran could disrupt supply routes and drive volatility across key food commodities such as rice and meat
Do consumers want hybrid meat?
The hybrid meat market aims to provide consumers a happy medium between meat and plant-based