Global dairy blends market forecast to reach $15.4bn by 2035
The dairy blends market is set to grow as the food manufacturing sector and price-sensitive households look for affordable and convenient products.
Retail & shopper insights
Are consumers really asking AI what snacks to eat?
From protein targets to dietary restrictions, shoppers can now describe what they need and get a shortlist of snacks in return but the effect on sales is still unclear
Do consumers actually like pumpkin spice?
The ingredient signals the arrival of autumn every year
When food marketing slips into misinformation
New EU-funded research reveals how vague claims, hidden sponsorships and emotive content can mislead consumers – and where producers risk crossing the line
From protein to lactose-free: US dairy’s growth engines
With dairy retail sales benefitting from health and wellness trends such as weight management and increased protein consumption, which categories have the biggest growth runway?
One-stop dairy data hub launched for milk processors
Milkscape aims to collect a breadth of intelligence data to keep milk processors ahead of the curve
Alternative proteins have disappointed investors – but it’s not the end
Taste and affordability challenges have dented consumer uptake and limited the category’s commercial potential. Can the sector’s fortunes turn?
Health and sustainability go hand in hand, consumers think
Shoppers increasingly link health with environmental sustainability, according to new research. What does that mean for food and beverage companies?
What do consumers expect from ‘gut health’?
The potential of gut health is varied and so are consumer expectations
Food inflation may look tame, but rising CPG input costs suggest otherwise
August PPI data show relatively little movement in final-demand food prices, but sharp increases in grains, oilseeds, confectionery, diesel and select packaging inputs could put pressure on food and beverage makers in the months ahead
The top 3 areas winning private label right now
Private label’s glow-up is winning shoppers with clean labels, high-protein products and trend-driven innovation that goes far beyond bargain pricing
Why Europe leads in private label
How private label ranges perform depends on the ambition of their retailers
Beyond ‘GLP-1 friendly’: The nutrition opportunity food brands are missing
Health experts point to muscle, bone and cardiovascular health as key priorities for consumers taking GLP-1 medications and navigating midlife, creating opportunities for food and beverage brands to connect functional nutrition with consumer education
Private label goes premium as brands fight to keep up
Premium ingredients, sophisticated branding and growing consumer trust fuel private label’s rise across food and beverage
Full-fat dairy cleared in new study challenging diet advice
A new study suggests adults can consume three servings of full-fat dairy a day without adverse effects on weight, body fat or cholesterol, adding fresh fuel to the debate over saturated fat and dairy nutrition
From food noise to alcohol cravings: The expanding promise of oral GLP-1s
As oral GLP-1s sweep across Europe and the US, research suggests they may do far more than curb appetite
Why ‘quesomaxxing’ is the hottest trend in the chilled aisle
New survey data suggests Americans are exhausted by wellness culture – and the refrigerated aisle’s latest launches are betting on flavour over optimisation
Nearly a quarter of all US grocery units sold are now private label
Store brands continue to outpace national competitors in unit sales, as grocery shoppers rethink loyalty amid pricing pressures
Obesity in retreat as GLP-1 use nearly quadruples: New data paints a different picture for manufacturers
America’s obesity rate is falling as GLP-1 use reaches record highs, with similar trends emerging elsewhere and raising fresh questions about the future of food demand
Summer Fancy Food Show 2026
What’s driving the protein surge?
Consumers are cutting sugar with confidence and chasing protein with confusion, while generational divides over where protein belongs are reshaping the trend
Consumers stock up on GLP-1-coded protein shakes on Amazon Prime Day
Shopper satisfaction dips nine percentage points, as consumers reduce spending year over year
5 food trends driven by lifestyle shifts around the world
Convenience, wellness and cultural identity are reshaping what people eat, driving five global food trends influencing brands today
The promotion trap: Why branded pricing strategies aren’t stopping private label
If promotions are supposed to win back shoppers, why is private label still taking over the basket?
Top 5 flavour trends in dairy
From dessert-inspired indulgence to tropical wellness, where is flavour innovation headed? A look at the latest releases charts the path forward
Why dairy giants see growth in meal replacement brands
Danone, Nestlé and Lactalis have all jumped onto the ‘smart food’ bandwagon via bolt-on acquisitions. Why is the segment so strategically important?
What foods do GLP-1 users actually like?
Despite reduced appetites, those using GLP-1s still care about taste
How audio ads are behind food and drinks’ next sales boost
Audio’s reach and ROI are pushing food and beverage marketers to rethink its role in the media mix
How dairy can seize its World Cup moment
With global audiences shifting to digital and wellness on the rise, is dairy ready to compete with Big Soda for World Cup visibility?
Heatwave risks: How food manufacturers can prepare now
As Europe heats up, food must be ready
Dairy’s FIFA World Cup foray may be its biggest play yet
Riding health and wellness momentum, dairy has a timely opportunity to scale its message via sport’s most powerful commercial platform
Food retail trends 2026: Why Gen Z no longer shops by aisle
Younger consumers aren’t just swapping meals for snacks – they’re tearing apart the traditional rules that have shaped food retail, product development and brand strategy for decades
Iran war fallout hits grocery aisles as food inflation surges and shoppers pull back
Higher fuel and fertilizer costs tied to Strait of Hormuz disruptions pushed at-home food prices up 0.7% in April, while consumers increasingly weigh purchases item-by-item in search of value
Regenerative agriculture’s core tensions unpacked
Regenerative agriculture is gaining momentum – but what does it really mean, how should claims and practices be audited, and how can producers and industry fairly share the value it creates?
Consumers don’t care about regenerative agriculture - yet
Sustainability may be slipping down the consumer agenda, but brands can still spark interest in regenerative agriculture
The death of the free airline snack
Delta’s decision to scrap complimentary snacks and drinks on hundreds of flights is exposing a bigger shift across global aviation.
Is the retail media network gold rush over?
In this next phase, marketers aren’t abandoning retail media – they’re simply demanding that it grow up
SNAP restrictions are reshaping sugary food purchases
Ibotta data shows states prohibiting the use of SNAP funds to buy ‘unhealthy’ products are reshaping sugary beverage and snack demand
Rethinking raw milk: How Mossgiel’s brewed milk bridges flavour and food safety
As raw milk demand grows, a Scottish farmer delivers raw‑style milk without the safety risks. Could brewed milk be the sourdough of dairy?
Sustainability marketed products defy headwinds to gain market share, drive sales
NYU Stern and Circana data show eco-positioned CPGs are category and sales growth drivers
Private label is surging. Here are 3 ways food brands can fight back
Food and drink brands are fast losing ground to private labels. But they can still win
Winners and losers of the UPF backlash
Who is benefitting from consumer scepticism around UPFs - and who isn’t?
How AI is reshaping product discovery in F&B
Algorithms are increasingly deciding if a product flies or flops. Here’s how food and beverage companies can wow a new customer: agentic AI
Why TikTok is the new battleground for FMCG sales
TikTok Shop is fast becoming a serious FMCG sales channel. Here’s how
Do GLP-1s have a future in Europe?
Consumer scepticism, as well as the structure of healthcare, makes adoption lower than in the US
Is Asia the next GLP‑1 boom market and what it means for F&B?
After a slow start, Asia’s GLP‑1 weight‑loss market is poised for explosive growth as China and India tackle obesity and food and drink brands race to become essential GLP‑1 companions
Cheaper, healthier: How consumer priorities are shaping dietary choices
Shoppers strive towards healthier diets – but are their aspirations turning into action?
Consumers want to eat healthily - so why don’t they?
Industry can do more to encourage healthy diets
How food retailers and suppliers are driving health and affordability
Grocery retailers and food suppliers are reformulating products, leveraging dietitian expertise and integrating health services to meet rising consumer demand for nutritious, affordable food
Has dairy lost its health halo - and can brands bring it back?
Dairy was once inherently linked with health and wellness, but some consumers doubt the category’s clean image. How can brands rebuild trust?
Europe embraces blended proteins faster than the US, report finds
Blending animal and plant ingredients is emerging as a pragmatic path to scale protein diversification, says Food System Innovations