Editor's Choice
The Impact of GLP-1 Drugs on Food and Beverage Demand
19 Jun 25The use of GLP-1 drugs, which is already exerting a significant impact on the US food and beverage market, is set to rise sharply around the world in 2026. Semaglutide, the active ingredient in drugs like Ozempic, goes off-patent in much of the world that year. This means that millions of people are going to change how they eat and drink in the coming years, with significant impacts on the food and drink industry.
Matthew Barry
Exploring Innovation Opportunities in China's Food and Beverage Industry
9 Jun 25The Chinese government’s Healthy China Initiative 2019-2030 presents an opportunity for food and beverage brands to innovate, be that through reformulating existing products with better-for-you ingredients, developing targeted offerings that address specific health needs, or enhancing transparency to highlight product benefits and build consumer trust.
William Wang
NCA’s 2025 Sweets and Snacks Expo Highlights Products and Purpose
30 May 25This year’s Sweet and Snacks Expo in the US, hosted by the National Confectioners Association, showcased the industry’s enhanced innovation capabilities and refocus on providing value to the consumer. Sensorially stimulating formats, bold and beloved flavours, and purpose-driven dialogue were major takeaways from the show.
Carl Quash III
Three Key Emerging Finance Trends for Pet Care
30 May 25The pet care industry has been undergoing digital transformation. The global market value size of pet care is set to reach USD207 billion in 2025, presenting great opportunities to embed finance across the key phases in the customer journey.
David Zhang
Top Trends in Fresh Food
23 May 25While cost still dominates many people’s food choices, factors such as health positioning, demand for convenience and sustainability are all playing a key role in consumers’ decisions. Fresh food’s health credentials are strengthening further, as ever more consumers become concerned about processed food; however, this positive for the industry must be weighed against the continued tough spending environment.
Tom Rees
The Growing Popularity of Private Label Packaged Food in Latin America
30 Apr 25The expansion of private label products in packaged food continues across Latin America, driven by a positive growth cycle fuelled by the uncertain and challenging macroeconomic environment, consumers’ increasing need to cut costs, the transformation of the retail landscape, and the clear business advantages retailers gain by introducing private label products. In this article we provide insights about this development.
Andres Chehtman