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Joshua Poole

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About the author

Joshua Poole is senior editor for Food Ingredients First, a CNS Media platform. Writing across a wide range of topics, he takes a special interest in sustainable food systems, animal welfare, and alternative protein innovation. Joshua holds an MA in Publishing from University College London, UK, and BA in English Literature from University of Exeter, UK. He previously worked for global academic publishers Wiley and Springer Nature.

Joshua Poole's articles

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UK junk food ad ban: Why nutrition-led reformulation drives long-term growth

ACI Group is urging the food and beverage industry to prioritize reformulation and authenticity as brands adapt to the UK’s new junk food advertising ban — rather than investing in advertising...

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Unilever exits Indonesian tea to focus on higher-growth FMCG

Unilever’s pivot from slower-growth legacy products continues with the news that it will sell its SariWangi tea business in Indonesia to PT Savoria Kreasi Rasa, which it describes as a fast-growing...

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Avery Dennison reveals commercial opportunities in fighting food waste

The global food waste bill continues to rise, threatening the UN’s goal to halve global food waste by 2030. New research by Avery Dennison reveals that over a quarter of global retail leaders say...

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Innova Market Insights reveals Top Global Flavor Trends 2026

Innova Market Insights has announced its Global Flavor Trends for 2026, with “Sensorial Explorations” taking first spot in a comprehensive analysis of the five consumer and market-driven flavor...

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IKEA’s broccoli leaf soup: Turning Sweden’s agricultural waste into commercial food

Half of the broccoli grown in Sweden is currently left in the field at harvest, according to Axfoundation, but that could be set to change. The non-profit has teamed up with wholesale food company...

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What’s trending in flavors? Discover new opportunities in F&B formulation

Global flavor preferences will continue to evolve in 2026 as shoppers seek adventurous yet calming tastes in a fast-paced and often stressful world. The technology to understand consumers’ emotional...

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Egg replacements proliferate amid supply shocks and animal welfare shifts

Supply shocks, price volatility, and animal welfare reform — egg producers face challenges from all directions. Bakery and baked goods manufacturers and other egg-dependent markets like ready meals...

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Nexture acquires Sipral as “buy-and-build” strategy gathers pace

Nexture, a global food ingredients manufacturer, has acquired Italian ingredients producer Sipral. The move is intended to broaden Nexture’s portfolio in semi-finished, value-added ingredients and...

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