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• The big 5: Functional confectionery trends to watch

  13-01-2026 14:00 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Discover the top 5 trends driving the functional confectionery boom - from protein-packed bars and gut-health gummies to stress-relief chocolates and premium personalised gifting.
  
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• Big food M&A: when is it a threat to competition in the EU?

  16-06-2026 17:47 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Mergers and acquisitions will often face significant scrutiny from competition law in the EU. If these companies harm competition, for example gaining significant market share without competitive constraints, the European Commission will often ask for concessions to mitigate this. Competition law is always changing, and the Commission are now taking a more long-term, ecosystem-wide approach to scrutiny.
  
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• Mondelēz appoints new EVP and CFO in leadership reshuffle

  16-06-2026 17:01 via confectionerynews.com
  
  Mondelēz appoints Amit Banati as CFO, signalling continuity and a focus on disciplined growth as competition in global snacking intensifies.
  
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• The secret to a great TV dinner | Kitchen aide

  16-06-2026 14:00
  It’s all about ‘easy bowl food’, and grub you can shovel in on the sofa without having to cut anything upWhat are the best summer TV dinners?
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  Few are as committed to teas on knees as Ella Risbridger: “It appals my parents, but I eat on the sofa just about every day,” says the author of The Kitchen Book. The key, she says, is not having to cut anything up: “One-handed cooking is a good way of thinking about it,” which is to say that Mel shou
  
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• Mars names new digital executive as growth strategy ramps up

  16-06-2026 12:45 via confectionerynews.com
  
  Mars appoints Kemal Cetin as CDIO to drive digital transformation, accelerate growth and strengthen its global snacking strategy amid Kellanova integration.
  
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• Iran-US peace deal: What it means for food

  16-06-2026 08:30 via foodnavigator.com
  
  The US and Iran have agreed on a peace deal. What could this mean for food and beverage? Food prices are unlikely to fall straight away, due to long-term contracts taking a long time to filter through the supply chain. However, for some classes of commodities, such as palm and soybean oils (which are used for biofuels), prices could fall more quickly. The prices for plastics used for food packaging may fall more quickly than food as well.
  
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• Hot dogs, and prawn and pork toasts: Max Halley’s World Cup sausage party – recipes

  16-06-2026 07:00
  
  Perfect for the football, these half-time snacks are quick to assemble and sure to score highly with friendsBoth of these sausage-based delights are great for a gathering, can be prepared in advance and go really, really well with ice-cold beers. God bless the sausage. Whether your team is winning, losing, embarrassing or delighting, everyone will consider you the Cristiano Ronaldo of half-time snacks if you bang either of these out. The prawn and sausage toasts can be made in advance and kept i
  
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• Nestlé USA eliminates artificial colors as part of broader reformulation overhaul

  15-06-2026 20:27 via foodnavigator-usa.com
  
  Nestlé USA has completed its 2026 goal of removing artificial colors defined by Food, Drug & Cosmetic (FD&C) from its US food and beverage portfolio as part of the company’s broader reformulation and transparency initiatives.  
  
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• Georgina Hayden’s quick and easy recipe for gochujang crispy rice and avocado salad | Quick and easy

  15-06-2026 14:00
  A crunchy, tangy antithesis to traditional soggy rice saladsThere are not many foods I will pass on, but a traditional rice salad is something I have never been able to get on board with – soggy dressed grains just don’t do it for me texturally. However, the current trend of roasting or pan-frying the grains is a whole other story. I love the added flavour it brings, the crunchy texture, and the way the rice soaks up everything with which it is enrobed. This gochujang dressing is my
  
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• Heatwave winners and losers: what’s selling when temperatures rise?

  15-06-2026 13:53 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Heatwaves can have a significant impact on food consumption, pushing consumers to embrace some foods and shun others. Winners from heatwaves include bottled water and hydration beverages, ice cream, and even iced beverages. Losers, on the other hand, include confectionery, hot meals, bakery, and other dairy products.
  
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• Chewy, gooey, crunchy or creamy: do consumers value texture?

  15-06-2026 09:54 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Brands, especially in confectionery, are increasingly prioritising texture. But do consumers value it? Consumers look for certain textures, including creamy, chewy and crunchy, in indulgent products. In chocolate specifically, nearly as many are attracted to products by texture as by flavour.
  
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• Chicken tikka, crab curry and podi cauliflower rice: Chetna Makan’s easy Indian recipes

  15-06-2026 07:00
  An Indian feast that doesn’t require an overwhelming list of spices, from snackable chicken bites to a punchy crab curry and a fragrant way to use up leftover riceThese are my absolute favourite little chicken bites to eat with some coriander chutney: they make a perfect snack, enjoyed hot on their own, but they’re also great with some paratha, plain roti or even a simple pulao. The crab curry, meanwhile, is something I make especially for me, because my family are not big on crab ye
  
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• How to make buffalo chicken wings – recipe | Felicity Cloake's Masterclass

  14-06-2026 14:00
  Master the ultimate (and gloriously messy) finger food, in nine simple stepsWhen I first made these back in 2015, I noted that the British are “not enthusiastic” consumers of chicken wings. The fried chicken boom has changed all that, but these tangy, spicy versions, named after the American city rather than the beast, still aren’t as well known as they deserve to be, given what perfect finger food they make while watching (or pretending to watch) sport.Prep 15 minDry 1 hr+
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• Oudh 1722, London SE1: ‘Finickety food, yes, but still a blowout feast’ – restaurant review | Grace Dent on restaurants

  14-06-2026 07:00
  It may be obviously Michelin-chasing, but it’s also resolutely midriff-expandingOudh 1722 is chef Aktar Islam’s first foray into London, following his barnstorming ascent in Birmingham with the likes of Opheem. Brum’s love for Islam is resolutely misty-eyed, while Opheem’s 10-course tasting menu has garnered two Michelin stars. It is the ultimate special-occasion spot within a 100-mile radius, more akin to L’Enclume in vibe than its fellow two Michelin-starred India
  
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• ‘Tastes like I remember from childhood’: the best supermarket double cream, tasted and rated

  13-06-2026 14:00
  The very best double creams have a wildly complex taste, but which brands are a little scoop of sunshine and which are much of a muchness?• The best supermarket natural yoghurtsThis was a tricky taste test, not least because 70% of these creams tasted pretty much exactly the same, which is a clear reflection of how homogeneous our conventional food system has become (much of our cream is made from milk sourced from thousands of farms across the country and mixed together). Even the packagin
  
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• Meera Sodha’s recipe for fried courgette, black bean and goat’s cheese tacos | Meera Sodha recipes

  13-06-2026 07:00
  Ever since Stanley Tucci got me into fried courgettes, I’ve been obsessed. And, of all the ways I’ve used them since, this is by far my favouriteI had my head turned by fried courgettes while watching Stanley Tucci eat spaghetti alla Nerano (on Searching for Italy). So much so, in fact, that I went so far as to book a table at Lo Scoglio da Tommaso in Nerano while I was in Italy last year, only to be thwarted by a broken-down car. Still in search of the pleasure, my husband, Hugh, ma
  
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• Can Ebola disrupt coffee prices and stocks?

  12-06-2026 20:56 via dairyreporter.com
  
  As Ebola prompts border restrictions in Uganda, analysts warn of potential supply risks—but bumper harvests in top exporters could stabilise global coffee markets.
  
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• 6 ways to keep microplastics out of food and drink

  12-06-2026 17:14 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Products from Nestlé Gerber and Danone were recently found to contain microplastics. But how can food companies keep microplastics out of food? One method is simply to use different coatings for packaging that are less likely to generate microplastics, or source ingredients with lower microplastic contamination. Failing that, they should reduce risks within the production process, use water filtration to prevent microplastics getting into food, and monitor intently for microplastics. Fina
  
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• Cocktail of the week: The Red Lion & Sun’s kimchi bloody mary – recipe | The good mixer

  12-06-2026 14:00
  Bloody mary, but not as you know it …This sour-spicy twist on the classic brunch drink is very easy to recreate at home.Heath Ball, owner, The Red Lion & Sun, London N6 Continue reading...
  
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• Wegovy’s oral GLP-1 approved for use in the UK

  12-06-2026 13:21 via foodnavigator.com
  
  The UK has approved a once daily Wegovy semaglutide pill for weight loss, marking Europe’s first oral GLP-1 treatment. It will initially be available via private prescription, with NHS use still under NICE review.
  
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• Wegovy oral GLP-1 approved for use in the UK

  12-06-2026 13:21 via foodnavigator.com
  
  The UK has approved a once daily Wegovy semaglutide pill for weight loss, marking Europe’s first oral GLP-1 treatment. It will initially be available via private prescription, with NHS use still under NICE review.
  
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• Top 5 flavour trends in dairy

  12-06-2026 13:13 via dairyreporter.com
  
  Explore the top 5 taste trends shaping dairy and plant-based innovation, from café-inspired indulgence and pistachio to tropical fruit and savoury, spicy flavours driving new product launches.
  
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• Deepfake food fraud threatens global brands

  12-06-2026 10:05 via bakeryandsnacks.com
  
  AI-generated food images, fake complaints and deepfakes are creating new fraud, regulatory and reputational risks for global food brands.
  
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• GLP‑1 is no longer just a weight‑loss story – it’s a full‑scale reset for food & beverage

  12-06-2026 09:18 via foodnavigator.com
  
  GLP-1 drugs could rapidly evolve beyond current use as diabetes and weight loss medications, with new research pointing to potential benefits in cancer, ageing, addiction, osteoarthritis and heart health. As evidence grows and new formats like oral therapies emerge, usage is expected to expand to other populations and health needs. This shift will reshape how and why consumers use GLP-1s, fundamentally shifting consumption behaviours. For food and beverage companies, understanding how their use
  
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• Mosa Meat’s Mark Post on the first lab-grown burger and the future of cultivated meat

  12-06-2026 09:11 via foodnavigator.com
  
  Cultivated meat has come a long way since Mark Post developed the first cultivated burger in 2013. But the Mosa Meat CSO is still at the forefront of the sector. He explains how cultivated meat was first developed, from its origins in the form of cells to the Sergey Brin-backed development of a full burger, and the creation of Mosa Meat itself from this research. He speaks about the advantages of cultivated meat, the technical challenges that it still faces, and where it may go in the future.
  
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• Helen Goh’s recipe for lemon pistachio snacking cake | The sweet spot

  12-06-2026 07:00
  Its nutty, zesty flavour combination makes this single-layer cake an absolute winner for everyday eatingA good snacking cake earns its place not through grandeur, but reliability. It sits patiently on the counter, improves with a day’s rest and can be sliced into at odd hours: with coffee in the morning, tea in the afternoon or something stronger during a tense World Cup match. This lemon and pistachio version is especially companionable: tender, bright and just sharp enough to keep things
  
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• Global Food Tech Awards EMEA heat opens: Why startups should apply and how to stand out

  11-06-2026 15:20 via foodnavigator-usa.com
  
  Food-tech startups across Europe, the Middle East and Africa are invited to apply for the 2026 Global Food Tech Awards EMEA heat, with entries now open and free to submit.
  
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• Taste still rules, but may no longer be enough to win in the snack aisle

  11-06-2026 15:19 via foodnavigator-usa.com
  
  New Circana data shows consumers still prioritize taste, but increasingly expect functional benefits like protein, probiotics and added wellness in snacks. Brands are responding with indulgent products that deliver both flavor and function, signaling a shift in modern snacking behavior.
  
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• From lardy cakes to simple scones: classic bakes that need no reinvention

  11-06-2026 14:02
  The relentless desire to jazz things up is to blame for the disappearance of fond favourites. But there’s always pleasure to be found in old-school cakesSign up here for our weekly food newsletter, FeastI got into a small and pointless argument with a friend recently when she announced that a certain bakery chain (expanding across England with astonishing speed) was the only place in her London neighbourhood where she could buy scones. Surely not, I said. Then I thought about where, if I w
  
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• Is there such a thing as affordable white burgundy?

  11-06-2026 14:00
  These singular wines from France’s gastronomic heartland are expensive to make and to buy, but if you know where to look, they don’t have to break the bankEveryone loves white burgundy. Made from chardonnay grapes, these wines from France’s gastronomic heartland, stretching from just south of Champagne to just north of Lyon, are singular: graceful, textured and full of joy. But prices tend to be less friendly; Doug Wregg from organic wine importer Les Caves de Pyrene says &ldqu
  
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