news
Starbucks releases new limited-time Firework Frappuccino for Fourth of July
Starbucks celebrates Independence Day with a bold, colourful Firework Frappuccino available across US stores for one week only.
List view / Grid view
Product Development
news
Protein-rich grasshopper bread developed to combat future food insecurity
Mexican scientists develop sustainable insect-based bread to address global protein demand and combat food insecurity by improving nutritional intake without altering daily diets.
news
FSA launches support service for UK cultivated meat companies
The support service will help UK food innovators navigate regulatory hurdles and bring safe cultivated meat products to market faster.
article
Unlocking value through product reformulation: why mouthfeel matters more than ever
As consumer expectations evolve, Tate & Lyle reveal to New Food why preserving mouthfeel through product reformulation is essential for delivering affordable indulgence.
news
Consumer disgust will block edible insects as viable meat alternative, researchers warn
New research warns that cultural and psychological disgust will keep edible insects off Western plates as a meat alternative, despite sustainability benefits.
article
GLP-1 supplements for weight management: what Vitafoods Europe 2025 taught us
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) supplements stole the spotlight at Vitafoods Europe 2025 in vibrant Barcelona (20-22 May). The undeniable impact of GLP-1 agonists on global health and nutrition left no seat unclaimed, as the only appetite left unsuppressed was for clarity on how the drug will shape the nutraceuticals industry.
news
Kraft Heinz and General Mills to remove artificial dyes from all products by 2027
Kraft Heinz and General Mills commit to removing artificial food dyes from all products within the next two years.
news
Fruit Pastilles and Jelly Tots reimagined in Rowntree’s Squidgers launch
Rowntree’s reinvents classic sweets Fruit Pastilles and Jelly Tots with a new soft twist in its new Squidgers range.
news
Carlsberg unveils Denmark’s first beer brewed entirely from regenerative grown barley
Carlsberg launches Denmark’s first regenerative barley beer, Grobund, as it targets brewing exclusively with regenerative grain by 2040.
news
Godiva returns to UK supermarkets with limited-edition Dubai Chocolate at Tesco
Godiva makes a bold comeback to UK supermarkets with its limited-edition Dubai-style chocolate, available exclusively in Tesco stores.
news
Popeyes goes toe-to-toe with McDonald’s with all-new chicken wraps
Popeyes challenges McDonald’s summer menu with new Chicken Wraps in three flavours and a refreshing blueberry beverage range, available nationwide from 2 June 2025.
news
Red Bull unveils limited-edition Lilac Edition for Spring 2025
Red Bull introduces the Lilac Edition, a spring-inspired energy drink blending pink grapefruit and floral notes, available nationwide for a limited time.
news
McDonald’s Snack Wrap returns to US in July
McDonald’s Snack Wrap returns on 10 July 2025 in Spicy and Ranch flavours after nearly a decade off menus, satisfying fans who never stopped asking for its comeback.
whitepaper
How an Act of Parliament has transformed the future of banana technology in Norwich
2 June 2025 | By Norwich Research Park
Earlier this month, the House of Lords passed the Precision Breeding Act which has opened up a new world of opportunity for researchers and food biotech companies at Norwich Research Park.
news
New graphene oxide coating could enable PFAS-free food packaging
Northwestern University startup unveils graphene oxide coating that offers enhanced strength and barrier protection, and could be used to create sustainable, PFAS-free food packaging.
