Opinion
Fitness guru Joe Wicks’ anti-UPF rhetoric hurts more than his Killer bar
Joe Wicks is launching a “Killer” protein bar to expose ultra-processed foods – but his rhetoric risks misleading consumers more than the ingredients ever could
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The big UPF myth: Why consumers say one thing and eat another
Do manufacturers really need to navigate out of the ‘dirty’ UPF world? Perhaps not, as exclusive research shows consumers’ perception of UPF is very different to their reality
What a waste – can big food really close the loop?
A major food and drink player has ambitions to close its waste loop, but can it be done?
Is food and drink failing the planet? Share your view now
The global food and drink industry’s biggest sustainability call to action has kicked off in the first month-long Sustainable September event
Cocoa shortage reshapes recipes and what counts as chocolate
Major brands like Nestlé and Pladis have had to drop the word ‘chocolate’ from some products as cocoa content falls below legal thresholds
Opinion
Chocolate at a crossroads: does Nestlé face peak price?
Big food has consistently increased chocolate bar prices as input costs rise, but what do Nestlé’s revenues say about consumers’ appetite to pay more?
2025’s biggest food & drink M&A deals so far
From billion-dollar beverage buyouts to bold wellness bets, 2025’s food and drink M&A deals reveal what’s shaping the future of the industry
General Mills profits slide but bets on pets for 2026 win
The FMCG major has a positive outlook despite a negative end to the year
Why meal replacements are the future of fast nutrition
What are the key trends driving meal replacement category successes? Exclusive and free webinar reveals all
EU & UK agree trade deal – the latest
European Union and UK trade negotiators reached a tentative agreement on key trade issues as part of a relationship “reset”