Food Industry

How is Nestlé responding to GLP-1 disruption? Summary GLP-1 drugs are reshaping food demand through appetite suppression trends Nestlé is first major CPG to launch products for GLP-1 users Partnerships with UC Davis and ACU aim to accelerate nutrition innovation Focus areas include weight management, women’s health and healthy longevity…

AI in the UAE food industry: A Quick Summary The UAE aims to be a global AI leader by 2031 through its national AI strategy. Local food authority ADAFSA partnered with the national AI office to enhance food security. ADAFSA uses AI to improve sustainable farming and local food safety…

How GLP-1 drugs are reshaping health and consumer behaviour: key takeaways Metabolic dysfunction affects 88% of Americans, driving GLP-1 demand GLP-1 drugs used by 12% of Americans, likely underreported figures Originally for diabetes, now treating obesity and chronic conditions Over 100 trials underway, multi-agonists show enhanced weight loss Global uptake…

By 2025, one billion women within the worldwide female population will be experiencing menopause, according to data from consultancy firm Frost & Sullivan. Yet, this market segment remains largely untapped, said Dr Heng Hui Gan, Director and Principal Consultant at Kairos Integrated Food Solutions, and an expert at consultancy firm…

PepsiCo GHAC 2025 winner (PepsiCo) PepsiCo’s Greenhouse Accelerator (GHAC) APAC is driving agri-food innovation, with start-ups in the region piloting solutions alongside PepsiCo and key partners The GHAC APAC 2025 edition recently announced this year’s winning start-up, Beijing AIForce Technology at a ceremony in Shanghai, China. The firm pulled ahead…

Burhan Buki Murati Recognized for Success as an Entrepreneur in the Food Industry Burhan Buki Murati is the owner of Casa D'Italia Ristorante Within just two years of operation, the restaurant was awarded Best Italian Restaurant in Montgomery County by Main Street Media of Tennessee in 2024. CLARKSVILLE, TN, October…

As consumer demands and preferences continue to evolve in a myriad of ways throughout the diverse Asian region, food and beverage companies are placed under increasing pressure to adhere to these rapid changes in order to ensure products continue to sell. The best way to do this is for companies…

GLP-1 and sugar reduction markets summary GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic reduce junk food cravings but potentially not sweetness Evidence shows GLP-1 users report dulled taste or intensified sweet cravings Consumer research finds preferences shifting toward comforting sweet flavour profiles Ingredient makers invest in nutrient dense sugar reduction technologies like enzymes…

September 2025 saw several high-profile CEO removals involving two of the world’s largest food and beverage firms. These scandals received the heaviest media attention and were far from the only incidents linked to top leadership which rocked the food industry in the recent past. Here are five of the most…

Key takeaways: Snack giants like Mondelēz, PepsiCo and Nestlé are doubling down on ESG reporting even as Trump tries to roll back disclosure rules. The reports serve as credibility armor in a market where consumers, investors and regulators demand proof of progress. For Big Food, ESG is no longer philanthropy…