Social media drives vibrant colors in F&B as regulations accelerate shift from synthetics
In this digital age, social media continues to shape the visual appeal of F&B products, influencing purchasing decisions and amplifying their impact. Formulating recipes with captivating, striking...
Beverages with benefits: The functional drink innovations shaping 2026
Functional beverage innovators are poised to push the boundaries further this year by developing drinks that transcend refreshment and hydration to target holistic health benefits, encompassing the...
Good Food Institute: How did plant-based food fare in 2025?
Good Food Institute (GFI) Europe examines the latest research, highlighting how the price of meat increased in 2025, while the cost of plant-based options did not rise as quickly. Findings also show...
Innova’s Global SVP Research unpacks prominent trends at Fi Europe 2025
GLP-1’s impact on the food industry, products powered by protein, and increasing fiber intake inspired conversations on the Fi Europe 2025 show floor in Paris, France (Dec 2–4). Food Ingredients...
Fi Europe 2025: Meurens Natural highlights clean processing for low-sugar and barista syrups
At Fi Europe 2025 in Paris, France, last week, Meurens highlighted its portfolio of clean label solutions, including low-sugar syrups and a barista oat syrup.
European Council and Parliament agree on new rules for genomic techniques
A provisional deal has been struck in Brussels that revises rules concerning new genomic techniques (NGTs), which the European Council and Parliament say will enhance the sustainability and...
Fi Europe Innovation Awards 2025: Diving into the dairy alternative finalists
In a series of features, Food Ingredients First takes a look at the upcoming Fi Europe Innovation Awards categories and finalists, ahead of the event in Paris, France (Dec 2–4). Industry experts have...
The GLP-1 movement: How weight management medication is reshaping F&B
As GLP-1 medications gain momentum to support weight management, the food and beverage industry is heavily influenced by the rise of this crucial behavioral and nutritional shift. The popularity of...
