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Fricy: why its the hottest flavour trend of summer 2026
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (1248+ words) Fruity and spicy combines to make fricy and it's the flavour combination that's emerging on social media for summer 2026. The "spicy' means heat and that's coming from chillis or black pepper. The fruits are typical summer favourites, such as pineapple,…...
Just launched: Yeo Valley bumper NPD, Myprotein, Tesco and more
3+ mon, 1+ hour ago (1706+ words) Brands across grocery and food-to-go are leaning heavily into flavour, format and collaboration as they look to capture shoppers trading up for excitement and convenience. Protein remains a dominant trend, with launches spanning meat, snacks, dairy and sports nutrition. Co-branded…...
The line between snacking and confectionery is disappearing
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (564+ words) Last week, the ranking of the biggest confectionery companies was published. Leading the charge is Mars, Inc. In second place, Mondel'z International. So far, so good. What stands out, is that these companies don't appear to identify as the world's…...
Scientists step in to defend seed oils
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (528+ words) Seed oils have faced heavy criticism for years now. The growing controversy, which dates back to Dr Paul Saladino's infamous appearance on the Joe Rogan podcast, has seen the previously unremarkable oils, demonised. Since then, scientists and health professionals have…...
Social media driving ingredient shortages in food and beverage
1+ year, 12+ hour ago (843+ words) Social media is a force to be reckoned with. It forges connections across the globe, creates communities, provides live details on world events, and drives trends. But while many facets of social media are immensely positive, it also creates new…...