Global Intelligence in Food

This issue of "Global Intelligence in Food," dated 01 September 2025, is unfortunately ceasing publication after 1 October 2025 due to a lack of new subscribers, as stated by the editor. The periodical, aimed at FMCG food, dairy, nutrition, beverage, and ingredient industry executives, offers comprehensive insights across various sectors. Its content includes market intelligence, consumer and AI trends, product innovations, regulatory updates, nutritional research, and agricultural commodity prices. Furthermore, it provides listings for relevant webinars and global conferences, serving as a resource for industry professionals seeking to stay informed on key developments and opportunities.

This publication, "Global Intelligence in Food," is a market intelligence periodical offering insights into the dairy, functional foods, ingredients, and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) food sectors. It provides a comprehensive overview of business and market intelligence, consumer trends, AI integration, and market size analysis. The content also highlights innovations and new product launches, regulatory updates, health claims, and food safety information. Additionally, it includes sections on nutrition, related research, agricultural commodity prices, and upcoming industry webinars and conferences, serving as a valuable resource for industry professionals.

This publication, "Global Intelligence in Food," is a market intelligence and trends report focusing on the dairy, functional foods, ingredients, and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) food sectors. It provides insights into business and market intelligence, including company restructuring, investments, and acquisitions, alongside consumer and AI-driven market trends. The report also highlights product innovations, regulatory updates, health claims, and food safety concerns, concluding with information on nutritional research, agricultural commodity prices, and upcoming industry webinars and conferences. Its primary audience includes CEOs, Marketing, and R&D executives within the relevant industries.

This document is an issue of Global Intelligence in Food, a market intelligence publication for the food and beverage industry, specifically targeting executives in FMCG food, dairy, nutrition, beverage, and ingredient sectors. It provides a comprehensive overview of current market trends, business intelligence, innovations, and scientific research within the global food landscape. Key topics include major acquisitions and bankruptcies, the impact of GLP-1 medications on consumer eating habits, and the evolving plant-based food market. The publication also features new product launches, regulatory updates, and a calendar of upcoming industry webinars and conferences, all designed to offer subscribers valuable insights into the dynamic food sector.

This issue of "Global Intelligence in Food: A Fortnightly Digest" offers a comprehensive overview of the food industry's current landscape. It highlights significant mergers and acquisitions within the dairy sector, such as Bega Cheese's interest in Fonterra's Oceania business and the approved merger between Arla Foods and DMK Group. The digest also covers innovations in food technology, including AI's role in ingredient discovery and the development of plant-based and functional food products. Furthermore, it addresses regulatory challenges like the Texas ban on cultivated meat and debates over plant-based labelling, alongside consumer trends favouring protein-rich, convenient, and sustainable options. Finally, the publication provides market intelligence on agricultural commodity prices and upcoming industry events.

French dairy giant Bel is phasing out its Nurishhplant-based cheese brand by late 2025 due to unsustainable practices and lackof differentiation. Bel will instead prioritize core brands, including a newplant-based Boursin in France and Europe, new Babybel plant-basedflavors, and supporting The Laughing Cow plant-based products in NorthAmerica. Meanwhile, Australian cultivated meat producer Magic Valleyshowcased its lamb meatballs and pork dumplings at NSW Parliament, highlightingthe economic potential for Australia in cellular agriculture. In other industrynews, Cargill now fully owns Australian beef producer TeysInvestments. Arla Foods is investing €34.5 million in a new skyrproduction line in Sweden to meet rising demand. NZ’s Westland Dairyreported a $34.7 million loss for 2024, a significant drop from 2023's profit. MaggieBeer Holdings is selling Paris Creek Farms to Katoomba GlobalFoods for $500,000. Swedish food tech company cReal Food opened afacility for an oat-based milk powder alternative. Finally, Nestlé’sInstitute of Agricultural Sciences is collaborating on sustainableaquaculture in the UK and New Zealand.

A recent International Food Information Council (IFIC)report reveals the functional food and beverage industries are failing GLP-1consumers. Brands must address elevated nutritional, sensory, and emotionalneeds with unique solutions, as 87% of consumers find current offerings toosimilar. GLP-1 drugs pose a significant threat to the beef industry; 45% ofusers now eat less beef, and the market could reach $105 billion by decade-endwith 10-20 million users by 2028. IFIC's survey on food date labels foundAmericans prioritize "Best by" for quality over safety. Meanwhile,Australia's wheat production is expected to decrease by 10% this year due todry conditions, though still above the 10-year average. Nestlé is using AI forforecasts, recipes, and sustainability but must retain authentic food values.New Zealand's organic sector hit a record $1 billion, yet outdated policieshinder its global potential.

The food and beverage industry is buzzing with newproduct launches, focusing on plant-based options, protein-fortifiedsnacks, and convenience. Kellanova unveiled RXBAR HighProtein bars, boasting 18 grams of plant-based protein and six simpleingredients. Little Spoon introduced Babyblends+ grab-and-go babymeals, while Glenbia Performance Nutrition launched think! crispysquares with 15 grams of protein. Purely Elizabeth now offersprotein oatmeal with 10 grams of plant-based protein.Dairy alternatives arealso expanding. France’s Atelier Dessy debuted a low-fat, high-protein plant-basedskyr in raspberry and mango-passionfruit. New Roots co-founderslaunched Yellow Sunshine, a brand centered on fermented lupin protein. Alfred'sFoodtech unveiled the first sliced plant-based cheeses with 18% protein,and California Farms added a protein vanilla almond latte with 10grams of pea protein. For frozen treats, Sambazon expanded its rangewith pre-topped açaí and smoothie bowls. Alec's Ice Cream launched CultureCup, a snack-sized ice cream with probiotics, and Bubbies Ice Creamintroduced Mini Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches. UK start-up Lec launched a"mindful" ice cream with reduced calories. Other notable innovationsinclude Noosa yogurt's new mix-ins and Laird Superfood's ProteinInstant Latte. Ardent Mills developed Cocoa Replace, awheat-based cocoa powder alternative, offering cost-effective solutions formanufacturers. Oikos entered the protein shake market with 30 grams ofprotein and prebiotic fiber. Finally, Nature's Path Organic Foodsreleased Oaty Bites for toddlers, and MaGie Creations developed anovel emulsifier from upcycled brewer's grain.

This digest, published bi-weekly, covers market trends and innovations within the global food sector. It provides business intelligence on companies like Nestle and Kraft Heinz, consumer trends including the rise of plant-based diets and the impact of GLP-1 medications, and new product developments such as gluten-free cookies and protein-enhanced foods. The publication also includes updates on regulations, food safety, nutritional research, and provides information on agricultural commodity prices, as well as lists of relevant webinars and conferences. The content is aimed at professionals in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) food, dairy, nutrition, beverage, and ingredient industries.

This text comes from an electronic digest titled "Global Intelligence in Food," specifically Volume 1, Number 16, dated 15 May 2025. It functions as a fortnightly update providing market intelligence, trends, and innovations across various sectors of the food industry, including dairy, functional foods, ingredients, and Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) food products. The digest covers topics ranging from business and market news, consumer and AI trends, and new product launches to regulations, nutrition research, and agricultural commodity prices. It also lists upcoming global webinars and conferences related to the food industry.

This excerpt from "Global Intelligence in Food Vol 1 No 15" offers a comprehensive look at the food industry in early May 2025. It covers various aspects including business and market intelligence, highlighting company performance, acquisitions, and investments. The document also touches on consumer trends, focusing on health, well-being, and the growing interest in alternative proteins. Additionally, it features recent innovations and new product launches across diverse food and beverage categories, discusses regulations and food safety, presents findings from nutrition and health research, and provides information on upcoming webinars and conferences relevant to the sector.

Global Intelligence in Food is a market intelligence newsletter focused on the food and beverage industry, particularly dairy, functional foods, ingredients, and fast-moving consumer goods. This specific issue, Volume 1 Number 14 from April 2025, presents business and market insights, including mergers, trade impacts, and commodity price fluctuations. It highlights consumer and market trends, notably in functional foods, plant-based alternatives, and snacking, alongside innovations in new products and food technology. The newsletter also covers regulatory updates, nutritional research, and provides information on industry webinars and conferences worldwide, aiming to keep industry professionals informed about the latest developments.