Food Industry

August’s biggest stories reflect the industry’s innovation strategies set against a backdrop of greater regulatory scrutiny and increasingly evolving consumer expectations around health. Whether through legal challenges to federal nutrition guidance, new oversight of food ingredients or companies reformulating products to deliver multiple wellness benefits, the underlying theme is a…

On a Finance Canada call with stakeholders on Tuesday, Canadian producers expressed concerns that the government had pledged to impose a 25 per cent tariff on U.S. seafood, including Maine lobster, even though the list of U.S. targets did not include Canadian seafood products. Photo by Joe Raedle /Getty Images…

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), with funding from the European Union (EU), has organised a capacity building workshop for local stakeholders to use small hydropower for Nigerian farming, in effort to bring clean power to rural farms and grow the local food industry. The one-day workshop held Monday…

GLP-1 safety concerns: overview Safety concerns generate attention, but uptake drivers remain stronger European adoption is constrained mainly by access, cost and supply Safety fears appear less influential than efficacy and accessibility Existing GLP-1 users continue reshaping food purchasing and consumption Food companies should adapt products rather than expect slowing…

Appetite-suppressing drugs, artificial intelligence (AI) and at-home diagnostics will reshape food choices and disrupt traditional volume-led growth models Weight-loss drugs are expected to influence millions beyond users themselves, accelerating demand for protein, fresh foods and healthier options AI is increasingly guiding grocery decisions, with personalised nutrition advice and shopping assistants…

The food industry continues to grapple with how to define concepts ranging from ultra-processed foods and regenerative agriculture to convenience, and gut health may be the next area moving toward a more standardized framework. Gut health’s prevalence, yet ambiguity, across health and food may need a standardized definition as researchers…

The trade war between the US and nations across the globe continues with another round of tariffs, lawsuits and, in this instance, investigations of the United States’ longtime trade partners. As the United States processes billions in refunds for costs associated with tariffs unlawfully imposed under the International Emergency Economic…

Protein restriction may help slow aging by improving metabolic health, lowering inflammation, and reducing stress on cells. Credit: Shutterstock The protein boom may be pushing many people to consume far more than their bodies need, and new research suggests that excess could come at a hidden cost. Protein has become…

Irish food and drink manufacturers “have a lot to shout about,” says food industry CEO despite challenges in the sector. The Irish “amazing” food ecosystem has led to Irish brands across the country growing more confident in their ability to innovate despite feeling impacts of sustained global pressures. On Down…

Germany’s food and drink manufacture: overview Germany’s grocery market is one of Europe’s most concentrated, with Aldi, Lidl, Edeka and Rewe controlling around 80% Rising energy costs and record minimum wage increases are putting food manufacturers under pressure Food sector consolidation is accelerating, with smaller processors disappearing and larger players…