Food Navigator News
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Discover how ingredient trends are reshaping the global food and beverage industry. From clean-label and GLP-1-driven innovation to premiumisation, local players, and regulatory shifts—explore the $368bn market’s growth opportunities for suppliers and manufacturers.
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A French court dismissed a lawsuit against Nestlé over illegal filtration in Perrier mineral water, ruling no urgent health risk. UFC-Que Choisir must pay €5,000 in legal costs, while Nestlé plans to proceed with partial divestment of its waters business despite reputational concerns.
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Ingredient suppliers face multiple challenges including tariffs, inflation, and climate risks, but opportunities remain strong in functional food, hybrid plant-based products, and GLP-1 companion solutions. The market for functional food and drink is nearing €300bn, driven by gut health, nutrition, and evolving consumer demands for value over sustainability premiums.
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Crops are at risk globally from land degradation. Not just certain crops, but all crops, according to the UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).