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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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• Weight-loss maintenance: The next GLP-1 innovation frontier?

  02-10-2026 17:23 via foodnavigator.com
  
  When GLP-1 users stop taking the drugs, they often regain significant levels of the weight that they lost. This could be the next frontier of food innovation. But as GLP-1 pills become more popular, could consumers see the drugs as a permanent, rather than temporary, solution?
  
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• Mondelēz bets on familiar favourites to drive growth

  02-10-2026 16:37 via confectionerynews.com
  
  Cadbury launches Twirl Golden Dipped, adding caramelised white chocolate to its iconic bar as brand extensions and indulgence trends reshape confectionery innovation.
  
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• The future of food innovation lies in diversifying, not replacing, supply chains

  02-10-2026 15:25 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Climate-driven supply chain pressures are pushing food companies to treat resilience as a business imperative, with retailers emerging as key adoption gatekeepers while challenges around data transparency and supply chain visibility persist.
  
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• The meteoric rise of General Mills’ Dana McNabb to CEO

  02-10-2026 15:24 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Dana McNabb will become General Mills CEO on Jan. 1, succeeding Jeff Harmening as the food maker works to return to profitable growth.
  
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• Hormel’s $1B Brakebush deal would nearly triple chicken’s share of its protein portfolio

  02-10-2026 15:22 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Hormel Foods’ planned acquisition of Brakebush Brothers would raise chicken’s share of its protein portfolio from less than 5% to about 13%
  
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• How Boston Dynamics’ robot dog is helping food factories run smarter

  02-10-2026 14:19 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Boston Dynamics' robot dog Spot can play a key role in food factories - detecting product leaks, overheating equipment and ventilation faults, and feeding the data back to humans. The dog not only helps a factory operate efficiently, but it can also draws young people in to work for the ingredients giant.
  
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• Chocolate without cocoa? Why the industry’s taking alternatives seriously

  02-10-2026 12:49 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Alt cocoa is gaining traction as cocoa shortages, climate pressures and price volatility push manufacturers to explore new ways to secure chocolate supply.
  
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• Dr Megan Rossi on the evolution of gut health

  02-10-2026 09:47 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Dr Megan Rossi talks about the influence of GLP-1s on gut health, how consumers are becoming more discerning around ingredients such as probiotics, and how precision fermentation can be well-suited to the development of gut health products.
  
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• Is the food and drink industry innovating fast enough?

  01-10-2026 18:01 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Is the food and drink industry innovating fast enough? Five experts share their insights
  
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• ‘The world is changing faster than we can keep up with’: Arthur D Little’s Simon Guyomard-Norman on food innovation’s next steps

  01-10-2026 17:56 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Arthur D Little's Simon Guoyard-Norman explains what's holding the food industry back from innovating, and what he sees as promising areas of food innovation.
  
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