As food businesses face faster risks, more complex products and growing demands for proof, testing is being asked to deliver more than routine evidence. The What food manufacturers need from testing in 2026 report examines how testing is evolving into a sharper tool for confidence, control and action.
As fermentation and microbial production scale up, Food Manufacturing Technologies Europe President Ola Elmqvist explains why reliability, efficiency and economics – not biology alone – will determine commercial success.
The recent successful conviction of Kismet Kebabs Ltd is as encouraging as it is concerning… Professor Chris Elliott explains why.
Elisabetta Pierangelo, Global Vice President of Research & Development at Mars Pet Nutrition, reveals the latest research that is helping to reshape pet food formulation strategies that prioritise gut health for optimum overall wellness.
The World Cocoa Foundation and the Alliance of Bioversity International launch guidance to strengthen cocoa deforestation checks as regulatory scrutiny intensifies across complex global supply chains.
Soluble coffee and selected palm oil derivatives may enter EUDR scope as Brussels updates reporting tools ahead of compliance deadlines.
US regulator demands stronger ingredient controls after botulism outbreaks and contamination incidents exposed vulnerabilities across global infant formula supply chains.
Nichols will challenge milk-based protein drinks with a sugar-free clear whey water range launching across UK retail in September 2026.
Process NIR has a reputation problem. Not because the technology doesn’t work but because for many manufacturers, an earlier experience left a lasting impression.
As food safety laboratories strive for faster, reliable, and audit-ready pathogen detection, success depends on more than advanced molecular methods. Robust workflows, contamination control, and compliance are now just as critical as PCR performance.
AI is reshaping food innovation, but its success depends on the quality of the data beneath it. Discover why structured product data is becoming the foundation for faster formulation, streamlined compliance and smarter decision-making.