Food Industry

Key takeaways: Fuel disruption linked to the Iran conflict has forced Japan’s Yamayoshi Seika to halt crisp production, showing how quickly energy shocks can hit food manufacturing. Attacks on Middle East energy infrastructure, including LNG and oil facilities, are tightening global supply and raising the risk of wider production disruption.…

SIAL Paris 2026 returns from October 17 to 21 bringing together thousands of exhibitors’ startups and professionals shaping the future global food industry. Strong commercial momentum ahead of SIAL Paris 2026 SIAL Paris 2026 returns to Paris Nord Villepinte as the world’s leading food industry event attracting global professional buyers’…

By Adriene Cooper, Senior Events Manager, Food Safety Summit As the food industry faces mounting regulatory pressure, evolving risks, and rapid technological change, the 2026 Food Safety Summit is responding with one of its most robust lineups of Certificate Courses to date. Taking place May 11 and May 12, these…

As higher-income households gain spending power and lower-income shoppers grapple with persistent food inflation, brands face a critical question: How to grow in a K-shaped economy? A K-shaped economy describes a deeply bifurcated recovery where higher-income households rise along the upward arm of the “K,” while lower-income households fall or…

With sustainability and ESG initiatives shaping the narrative for many food and beverage companies in Asia, progress in this space is moving more quickly than ever before in the region. That said, a new report released by Asia Research and Engagement (ARE) in February 2026 assessing sustainable sourcing in the…

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care   The Big Story RFK Jr. targets ultra-processed foods 'loophole' In a new "60 Minutes” interview, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. blasted long-standing exemptions allowing the food industry to determine the safety of…

Summary of how an ageing population transforms the food industry Ageing populations are reshaping food markets as demographic patterns shift Older consumers increasingly influence nutritional priorities and marketing approaches industrywide Brands must pivot functional food messaging toward longevity and everyday mobility Older demographics prefer clean labels and familiar ingredients with…

The food industry does not lack awareness when it comes to training challenges. Ask almost anyone inside a manufacturing operation and the same issues surface quickly: limited time, inconsistent retention, language barriers, stretched supervisors, and a fragile food safety culture. Temporary and seasonal workers often sit at the center of that…

What does GLP-1 adoption mean for food businesses? Summary GLP‑1 drugs are scaling fast and will sharply reduce overall food volumes Weight control becomes choice‑driven as cheaper GLP‑1 pills expand access Falling volumes push companies to win share, premiumise or cut costs Convenience and impulse models face risk as cravings…

Do clean label and functional foods coexist? Summary Consumers increasingly seek functional foods delivering benefits beyond basic taste Clean-label products appeal through simple ingredients and natural health cues Experts say both trends can coexist despite differing consumer motivations Ultra processed foods raise concerns even when fortified with functional additives Younger…