Editor's Spotlight: Trends

Mid point trends: Developments and innovation in food and drink

From the continued growth of the plant-based meat alternatives in a sea of administrations, to the latest innovations in coffee flavours and everything in between, we explore some of the need-to-know trends in the food and drink manufacturing industry. Read more

AI tool predicts regional flavour trends poised to go global

The next big regional flavour trends set to go global have been predicted by new artificial intelligence- (AI-) powered research by Olam Food Ingredients (OFI). Read more

How Gen Z is influencing bakery trends

Born between 1996 and 2020, Gen Z is a key consumer to lock-down. Here’s how their experiences have influenced the bakery category. Read more

What goes into the creation of food and drink flavours?

Food Manufacture explores the world of flavours, asking experts how they go about creating new flavours and what trends are hot right now. Read more

Food and drink start-ups to watch

Food Manufacture takes a closer look at start-ups specialising in cultivated meat, gut health and reduced sugar products as they seek to address emerging trends. Read more

Almonds retain top spot in new product introductions

According to Innova Market Insights’ Global New Productions Introductions report, almonds have held onto the number one spot as most used nut in European product releases. Read more