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The snacks major has made some noteworthy acquisitions in recent years. What kinds of start-ups are on its radar now? Image credit: Mondelēz International

Mondelēz is hungry for snacks innovation: What’s its VC arm looking for?

When Mondelēz International searches externally for savoury snack and confectionery innovation, what kinds of start-ups is it looking for?

Could tea help to prevent COVID?

Tea has been recognised for its health benefits for centuries. It boasts links to everything from aiding cardiovascular health to boosting the immune system, but could tea also help to prevent COVID-19?

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How dairy’s nutrient-dense profile can reinforce ‘food as medicine’ and promote holistic health

As the relationship between food and health continues to be explored, studies reveal how the nutrient-dense profile of dairy can support key areas of health.

How strong is the EU's influence when it comes to agricultural commodities such as palm oil? Image Source: Getty Images/joakimbkk

How can the EU use its influence to make commodities more sustainable?

The EU buys a range of agricultural commodities, meaning a significant leverage over markets where they are produced. How much leverage does the EU have in making sourcing more sustainable?

The gap between private label and national brands is narrowing. Image Source: Getty Images/Luis Alvarez

Why is the price gap between private labels and national brands narrowing?

Price has always been a key appeal of private labels compared with national brands. Now, because of factors such as inflation, commodity pricing, and sustainability investment, this gap is narrowing.

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From farm to fork: 10 start-ups disrupting the market and transforming the food system

Innovating the food system is essential to uncover improved means of production to offer manufacturers healthier, more sustainable products. Who is leading the way?

From the environment to AI: Disruptive forces in the food and beverage industry

The past decade has seen seismic shifts in the economic, environmental, political and technological landscapes. But how are these and other influences affecting the food and beverage industry?

Social stigma in non-alcoholic beer consumption – whereby consumers feel embarrassed to choose drinks containing less alcohol – is real. GettyImages/The Good Brigade

How AB InBev tackles stigma in non-alcoholic beer

Social stigma continues to plague the non-alcoholic beer category, according to AB InBev. How is the world’s largest brewer working to overcome this hurdle?

Neotame is used to sweeten drinks, sauces, and sweet bakery products (pictured). GettyImages/LauriPatterson

Artificial sweetener neotame does not increase appetite, but could damage gut

Neotame was recently found to have no impact on appetite. But within weeks, researchers have deemed the same artificial sweetener capable of damaging the human intestine and causing illness.

Low-histamine diet: Is this the new food trend to watch?

Understanding of high-histamine and histamine-liberating foods is relatively new, but it’s quickly gaining consumer interest. So, what is this new trend towards consuming low-histamine foods and is it one to watch?

Plant-based alternatives are often healthier than animal-based ones. But not always. Image source: Getty Images/bymuratdeniz

Which plant-based alternatives are healthier than animal products?

Are plant-based meat and dairy substitutes healthier? Well, yes. And no. It depends. A new study investigates which substitutes do best, and worst, when pitted against animal products.

Mondelēz International claimed that customer disruption was almost over. Image Source: Getty Images/philly077

Mondelēz sees decline in volume sales for Europe, but says customer disruption lower than expected

Despite ongoing strains on volume in Europe due to disagreements with retailers, Mondelēz International suggested negotiations are going better than expected.

Does tax on ‘unhealthy’ foods lower obesity rates?

Rates of obesity continue to rise globally, with governments taking various measures to tackle it, but is taxing unhealthy foods the solution?

Confusion amongst consumers persists, with the latest research suggesting perceptions of UPF differ significantly. GettyImages/LordHenriVoton

‘I’ve heard of ultra-processed food, but can’t explain it’: Demystifying UPF confusion

What ‘ultra-processed food’ means to one consumer may not be what it means to another.

Kellanova’s return to ‘full commercial activity,’ debut of Netflix’s Unfrosted movie promise strong results for full year

Kellanova’s ramped up commercial activity is paying off – helping the snack giant drive higher volume and sales amid challenging macro and industry conditions, which in turn helped convince retailers to accept price hikes, smaller pack sizes and other...

A study showed that plant-based meat alternatives don’t appear to lower cardiovascular risks for Asians. © Getty Images

Plant-based meat alternatives don’t appear to offer cardiovascular health benefits for Asians – RCT

Plant-based meat alternatives don’t appear to lower cardiovascular risks for Asians, prompting the need to relook at the nutrition profile during product formulation, say researchers.