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Top 10 food and beverage trends for 2026

Top 10 food and beverage trends for 2026

09-Dec-2025

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By Donna Eastlake

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From mithai to mochi: The rise of the fusion-forward bakery trend

From mithai to mochi: The rise of the fusion-forward bakery trend

19-Dec-2025 | By Gill Hyslop

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General Mills says price cuts are working

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The snackdown: Peanuts are the humble ingredient we’re too trend-obsessed to notice

USDA tightens ‘Product of USA’ rules and expands SNAP waivers

Dark chocolate’s anti‑ageing link unlocks big opportunities

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Crunch, cream, contrast: Texture takes the spotlight in 2026

Crunch, cream, contrast: Texture takes the spotlight in 2026

19-Dec-2025 By Gill Hyslop

Rethinking ingredient lists: Innovations in egg reduction and replacement

Rethinking ingredient lists: Innovations in egg reduction and replacement

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GLP-1 has changed the snack game: Here’s how to win it back

GLP-1 has changed the snack game: Here’s how to win it back

19-Dec-2025 By Gill Hyslop

Better-for-you snacks that deliver on indulgence - how can formulators succeed?

Better-for-you snacks that deliver on indulgence - how can formulators succeed?

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Scandals, shockwaves & shakeups: 12 of 2025’s most standout moments

Scandals, shockwaves & shakeups: 12 of 2025’s most standout moments

19-Dec-2025By Gill Hyslop

Africa’s new appetite: Inside the rapid rise of convenience snacking

Africa’s new appetite: Inside the rapid rise of convenience snacking

12-Dec-2025By Tawanda Karombo

Consumers embrace gene-edited foods when brands focus on value, not science

Consumers embrace gene-edited foods when brands focus on value, not science

04-Dec-2025By Deniz Ataman

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Healthier Baking Solutions | Arm & Hammer Ingredients

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Mars completes Kellanova acquisition in deal set to reshape snacking

Mars completes Kellanova acquisition in deal set to reshape snacking

15-Dec-2025By Donna Eastlake

A new era of premium chocolate emerges

A new era of premium chocolate emerges

02-Dec-2025By Elizabeth Crawford

Emmi Group acquires The English Cheesecake Company

Emmi Group acquires The English Cheesecake Company

27-Nov-2025By Teodora Lyubomirova

Kaya Rebel: Singapore brand bucks tradition with healthier fusion coconut jams

27-Nov-2025By Audrey Yow

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Healthy Snacking Trends

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Healthy Snacking Trends

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Positive Nutrition Broadcast Series 2026

Positive Nutrition Broadcast Series 2026

21-Jan-2026

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The snackdown: Peanuts are the humble ingredient we’re too trend-obsessed to notice

The snackdown: Peanuts are the humble ingredient we’re too trend-obsessed to notice

22-Dec-2025

USDA policy update: “Product of USA” labeling rules, SNAP waiver expansions and nutrition-focused purchases

USDA policy update: “Product of USA” labeling rules, SNAP waiver expansions and nutrition-focused purchases

18-Dec-2025By Deniz Ataman

The EU is making a mistake by choosing not to boost novel foods

The EU is making a mistake by choosing not to boost novel foods

18-Dec-2025By Augustus Bambridge-Sutton

Gluten‑free: Trends reshaping a booming market

Gluten‑free: Trends reshaping a booming market

16-Dec-2025By Donna Eastlake

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