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• Creatine moves into weight management

  05-10-2026 12:56 via foodnavigator.com
  
  New research links creatine to lower body fat and increased lean mass, opening new opportunities for food and beverage brands in weight management.
  
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• Post-GLP-1 weight regain could be mitigated by diet

  07-10-2026 19:21 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Weight regain following GLP-1 use is one of the key issues that users of the drugs face; so much so that the food industry is scrambling to address it. A recent pilot study suggested that dietary interventions can lessen this weight regain.
  
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• What is the one piece of food tech that excites you most?

  07-10-2026 17:01 via foodnavigator.com
  
  What is the one piece of food tech that excites you most? Five industry experts give their insights.
  
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• Nestlé signs biggest-ever global brand deal with NBA

  07-10-2026 16:22 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Nestlé has signed its biggest-ever international brand collaboration, partnering with the NBA across 21 markets to connect Milo, Nescau and Nesquik with basketball fans and inspire the next generation through sport.
  
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• High grocery prices push shoppers to spread spending across store formats

  07-10-2026 16:01 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Food prices are the top concern for 34% of consumers heading into 2027, NIQ finds, as shoppers trade down on brands and seek savings across stores.
  
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• The functional boom: 5 lessons for beverage brands

  07-10-2026 15:52 via beveragedaily.com
  
  From taste to branding, discover five lessons beverage brands can take from the rapid growth of the functional drinks category.
  
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• USDA official warns of legal risks as MAHA leans on ‘government by signal’

  07-10-2026 15:45 via foodnavigator.com
  
  USDA General Counsel Tyler Clarkson warns that MAHA’s reliance on voluntary commitments and agency guidance could expose food companies to litigation and state regulation.
  
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• Rip Van appoints former Hershey president to power next phase of growth

  07-10-2026 13:36 via confectionerynews.com
  
  Former Hershey US president Todd Tillemans joins Rip Van as CEO as the fast-growing better-for-you confectionery and snack brand surpasses $100m sales.
  
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• Consumers don’t trust influencers on food – or do they?

  07-10-2026 10:45 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Consumers widely distrust online influencers when it comes to food, according to multiple datasets. Yet they seem to have an outsize influence on food trends, and the food industry as a whole. How can this be?
  
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• A celebrity event designer’s playbook for Halloween launches

  07-10-2026 10:27 via bakeryandsnacks.com
  
  Celebrity event designer Edward Perotti explains how bakery and snack brands can use spectacle, nostalgia and bolder ideas to make Halloween launches stand out.
  
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• Mengniu prepares for GLP-1 food era with functional dairy products

  07-10-2026 08:03 via foodnavigator.com
  
  China dairy major Mengniu is preparing for a GLP-1 food era
  
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• Mars predicts a future of automated and immersive retail

  06-10-2026 19:44 via foodnavigator.com
  
  With AI agents expected to reorder pantry staples automatically, Mars argues that brands will increasingly compete for consumer attention through immersive retail environments that encourage discovery, engagement and trial.
  
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• Ferrero targets protein-led growth beyond chocolate

  06-10-2026 16:52 via confectionerynews.com
  
  Ferrero is revamping Power Crunch with a lighter, crunchier recipe as competition intensifies in the fast-growing protein snacking market.
  
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• Exclusive study reveals consumers want capability not immortality

  06-10-2026 16:25 via foodnavigator.com
  
  What do consumers really want from longevity products? Exclusive research from 10,500 consumers across nine markets reveals why mobility, energy, weight management and trust matter more than lifespan, and what food and beverage brands must do to drive adoption of healthy ageing innovations.
  
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• Milk and egg quality hit by climate change

  06-10-2026 13:53 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Crop yields are not the only part of food affected by extreme heat. Climate change can impact milk and eggs, with heat-stressed cows and chickens producing lower quality products.
  
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• The future of cocoa: Why volatility’s here to stay

  06-10-2026 12:19 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Cocoa prices have fallen from their 2025 peak, but volatility remains high. Explore how climate change, supply risks and changing production patterns could reshape the future of cocoa.
  
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• The new packaging equation: Cost, carbon and compliance

  06-10-2026 11:26 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Companies are increasingly adopting a multi-variable approach to packaging decisions by weighing not only traditional considerations such as shelf life, product protection and cost, but also regulatory requirements, food security, recyclability, transportation efficiency and carbon footprint.
  
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• Coca-Cola Co’s new Topo Chico Colección signals a new era for sparkling water

  06-10-2026 11:23 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Topo Chico’s new Colección highlights sparkling water trends, from premiumization and bold flavors to functional benefits and kids’ drinks.
  
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• How airports are driving trial for beverage brands

  06-10-2026 11:20 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Airport retailers see increased demand for beverages that align with broader wellness trends, including hydration, energy and protein drinks to flavor-forward beverages.
  
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• Sustainability Snippets: Underestimated risks, Nestle coffee and Big Food

  06-10-2026 08:05 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Underestimated risks, Nestle coffee and Big Food feature in this edition of Sustainability Snippets
  
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• Glico COO: Nutrition and snacking shouldn’t be separate

  06-10-2026 08:05 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Glico says snack innovation is increasingly about combining nutrition, health benefits and indulgence, rather than treating them as separate priorities.
  
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• What drives flavour discovery in Asia? 3 trends food firms must know

  06-10-2026 08:04 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Asian consumers are well-known for incredibly demanding palates, so pushing new flavours into this market needs careful strategising. Here’s what food brands need to know
  
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• The EUDR is on the horizon – could it change again?

  05-10-2026 19:16 via foodnavigator.com
  
  The deadline for the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) is fast approaching, and with the regulation's history, it's natural to speculate: will it see further simplifications or even another delay? While most of industry is behind it, including companies like Barry Callebaut and Ferrero, it is seeing strong opposition from the US.
  
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• Responding to climate change is no longer about rhetoric

  05-10-2026 18:44 via foodnavigator.com
  
  As regulation increasingly restricts what sustainability claims the food industry can make, responding to climate change is less and less about rhetoric. The food industry is even developing products that can help consumers deal with the effects of climate change.
  
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• Mars gives Skittles a crystal crunch as texture trend accelerates

  05-10-2026 18:12 via confectionerynews.com
  
  Mars is tapping into the booming multisensory confectionery trend with Skittles Gummy Crystals, combining chewy gummies and crunchy candy crystals as texture-driven innovation reshapes the category.
  
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• From Kyoho grape to pickle: Why beverage brands are taking more risks with flavour

  05-10-2026 18:02 via beveragedaily.com
  
  Explore how beverage brands are pushing flavour boundaries, from Kyoho grape and exotic fruits to pickle and unexpected combinations.
  
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• Chobani ranks higher in AI referrals than e-commerce sales: Euromonitor explains how

  05-10-2026 15:28 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Why does Chobani perform well in AI shopping? Euromonitor says its functional benefits, product information and meal-planning relevance make it easier for AI to recommend.
  
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• California’s UPF label raises a bigger question: What is a UPF?

  05-10-2026 15:26 via foodnavigator.com
  
  As California lays the groundwork for other states to develop UPF legislation, the absence of a uniform definition continues to divide the industry and raise more questions than answers.
  
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• China’s alternative protein investment offers lessons for the UK

  05-10-2026 11:13 via foodnavigator.com
  
  China’s protein lead leaves UK playing catch-up as industry warns of scale-up bottlenecks and calls for greater investment
  
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• The food power list: 25 people shaping what the world eats

  05-10-2026 10:35 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Meet the 25 individuals shaping what the world eats and drinks. From CEOs and scientists to regulators and innovators, these are the leaders influencing the future of food.
  
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