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Has the plant-based trend peaked?

The plant-based trend has been on the up and up in recent years. But has it finally peaked and, if yes, can the plant-based industry do anything to prevent a decline?

Fava beans can grow in Europe, but several problems remain. Image Source: Getty Images/MEDITERRANEAN

Can fava beans grow in Europe?

Fava beans are a leading crop used for alternative protein products. They can also be grown in Europe, making for simpler supply chains. But what issues are producers contending with?

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From farm to fork: 10 start-ups disrupting the market and transforming the food system

Innovating the food system is essential to uncover improved means of production to offer manufacturers healthier, more sustainable products. Who is leading the way?

While reduced inflation may give cause to celebrate lower prices for F&B, this is not the case for sugar and confectionery, as price pressures remain. GettyImages/ALEAIMAGE

Is high inflation squeezing new ingredient opportunities into sugar and confectionery?

As the UK’s latest inflation levels show sugar and confectionery prices remain high—a fate mirrored in Europe—F&B makers are turning to other ingredients to remain competitive at the checkouts.

Even in its infancy, it appears the 'world's first' UPF tax is already having an impact on food sales. GettyImages/M Stock

How does taxing ultra-processed food impact sales?

A few months ago, what is considered the world’s first UPF tax came into play. Which food categories have been hit the hardest?

The snacking company was fined by the European Commission. Image Source: Getty Images/PotaeRin

Mondelēz International fined by EU for anticompetitive practices

Mondelēz International has been found guilty by the EU of anticompetitive practices and given a fine. What was Mondelēz found to have done, and how did it damage competition?

Understanding the Autoimmune Protocol diet

Health trends are huge at the moment, with new diets and ‘superfoods’ popping up on an almost weekly basis. Enter the Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) diet.

Amid soaring prices, deforestation regulations, and unsustainable practices, chocolate makers may well be tempted to give cocoa alternatives a try. GettyImages/grdenis

Six start-ups rethinking cocoa for alt choc innovation

Amid soaring prices and deforestation regulations, chocolate manufacturers may well be tempted to turn their back on cocoa. What alternatives are on offer?

Sun Bear Biofuture is developing an alternative to palm oil through fermentation. Image source: Getty Images/Jonathan Knowles

Sustainable alternative to palm oil developed through fermentation

With palm oil’s links to deforestation under increasing scrutiny, a new start-up is developing an alternative through fermentation - using side streams as feedstock.

M&A activity reveals positive news for food and beverage industry

Increased production costs, regulatory changes and consumer uncertainty have put pressure on the food and beverage industry in recent years, but could we be seeing the first signs of recovery?

New food waste targets are getting more ambitious, but is the proposed Waste Framework Directive going far enough? GettyImages/Kvach Hanna

Is the EU going far enough to tackle food waste?

Food waste reduction targets, from factory to fork, are under discussion in the EU. Are they ambitious enough?

The advertising landscape is changing. Image Source: Getty Images/Andrew Bret Wallis

How are food companies responding to changes in advertising?

From data to legislation, advertising is changing. This provides challenges for food companies but, with their abundance of first-hand consumer data, opportunities as well.

Californian almond prices are at an 'all-time low', with supply exceeding demand. GettyImages/4kodiak

Almond growers buck the trend: Good news for food and beverage manufacturers

With reported ingredient shortages and price rises across the food and beverage industry, it appears the almond industry is bucking the trend, with prices at an 'all-time-low' with supply exceeding demand.

Consumers are demanding so much more of their snacks today. Pic: GettyImages/CentralTAlliance

The art of snacking smarter: What are the implications for producers?

As the older demographic increases and live longer, their need for functional snacks is inevitably growing, while the younger generations have wholeheartedly embraced the concept of healthy aging.