Food & Drink

From the latest openings to new ingredients, a deep-dive into the landscape of food and drink

Behaviours : Markets

The State of Craft Beer

By Peter Maxwell 16 : 07 : 2018 Drinks : Alcohol : Retail

With craft beer producers in the West struggling in an overly competitive market, innovators are looking to new flavour profiles and territories to power growth.

Flexitarian Meats:

Food products that mix meat with a healthy dose of vegetables are becoming a gateway for consumers curious about flexitarianism and...

Food : Meat : Health

Home Eatertainment:

Changing dining dynamics have created a new convenience culture focused on elevating the experience and enjoyment of eating and drinking...

Food : Convivial : Convenience

Why the food revolution is not about progress:

S Margot Finn, author of Discriminating Taste: How Class Anxiety Created the American Food Revolution, explains why our modern appetite...

Food : Society : Sustainability

Diets for an evolving planet:

The Eatelier founder Katinka Versendaal on creating speculative gastronomy to translate complex research into sensorial food experiences.

Culinary Technology : Food & Drink : Climate Change

British Spirits Market:

In a gin-saturated market, British spirits brands are innovating with displaced tipples, bold branding and more sustainable production...

Alcohol : Spirits : Drinks

Discovery Dining:

Restaurateurs are raising the bar with slowed-down, elevated experiences that combine global flavours, mood-led interiors and entertainment.

Food : Leisure : Restaurants

Algorithms are rewiring our tastebuds:

Alon Chen, CEO and co-founder of Tastewise, on how the food intelligence platform uses data and AI to track fast-moving food trends in...

Food & Drink : Technology : Artificial Intelligence

Bio-bottles:

As consumers become more knowledgeable about their waste, bottled drinks brands are responding with a series of material innovations.

Packaging : Sustainability : Material Futures

Natural Wine Market:

Fuelled by a rebellious yet responsible spirit, the natural category continues to flourish as a small but significant niche in the wine...

Food & Drink : Wine : Natural

Biodiversity will unlock a bright future for food:

Mike Lee, co-founder of Alpha Food Labs, examines building a sustainable food and drink brand from the soil up.

Food : Sustainability : Retail

How emotion is shaping Asia’s dining spaces:

A new generation of Chinese eateries are using colour, texture, plants and lighting to inspire particular moods among diners.

China : Food : Restaurants

Summer Fancy Food Show 2019:

At the annual food and drink event, experimental flavours, cross-category combinations and better-for-you creations led the specialist...

Fancy Food Show 2019 : Food & Drink : Food

New Wave Aperitifs:

The traditional aperitif is being re-invented, tapping into moderation mindsets and a slower style of drinking infiltrating cocktail...

Drinks : Aperitifs : Alcohol

Meal kits can be a green alternative to groceries:

From slashing waste to sourcing ingredients sustainably, these meal kit companies are repositioning themselves as a solution for...

Food : Drink : Meal Kits

Chocolate Market:

Despite climate change threatening supply chains, the chocolate sector is thriving, with product innovation fuelling regional flavours...

Food : Sustainability : Supply Chains

Bold Baby Food:

To foster a new generation of adventurous eaters, brands are offering flavourful new baby foods with herbs, roots and spices from the...

Food : Youth : Health

Aquaponics is changing the farm-to-table conversation:

Jason Green, CEO of aquaculture pioneer Edenworks, examines how fish waste and plant microbiomes are revolutionising agri-tech produce.

Food : Sustainability : Technology

Next-generation Protein:

Food-tech companies are pioneering new plant proteins, which better mimic animal products in taste, texture and nutritional profile.

Food : Technology : Sustainability

Space10 on creating a cookbook with a mission:

Polina Bachlakova, editor of Future Food Today, the first cookbook from Ikea’s research and design lab, envisages a playful and...

Food : Drinks : Sustainability

Gourmet Getaways:

Chefs are venturing into high-end hospitality, opening B&Bs that promise not only Michelin star-worthy food but immersion into their...

Food : Hospitality : Outdoors

China Dairy Market:

Fuelled by the belief that dairy products are a vital component of any healthy diet, Chinese consumers are adding an increasing...

Food : Drink : Health

New Urban Farms:

Agricultural practices are undergoing a seismic shift as farmers and start-ups contend with feeding an ever-growing urban...

Food : Technology : Sustainability

Craft Coffee Market:

The rise in coffee connoisseurship is creating new opportunities in a competitive market, with brands exploring emerging markets, new...

Food And Drink : Coffee : Hospitality

Post-category Spirits:

A wave of new start-up distilleries are creating category-defying spirits that shirk the traditional rules and regulations of liquor-making.

Drinks : Hospitality : Food

Prescription Supermarkets:

Grocery retailers are assuming a new role as dietary advisers, educating consumers and providing personalised health and nutrition...

Retail : Healthcare : Nutrition

Should coffee chains ask teens for ID?:

With a major UK brand refusing to serve coffee to some teens, could the high street welcome a forward-looking café for young people?

Drinks : Youth : Leisure

Climate-positive Foods:

Restaurants and food brands are turning their carbon-offsetting efforts into educational and marketing campaigns that flaunt their...

Food : Uprooted Diets : Sustainability

Should we be sceptical about superfoods?:

Author and professor of nutrition Marion Nestle sheds light on the manipulative marketing techniques that food brands are borrowing from...

Food : Marketing : Health

The ingredients to watch in 2019:

From sustainable sources of protein to up-and-coming nootropics, we highlight five ingredients that are well placed for new product...

Food : Drink : Hospitality

Smart Food Storage:

Intelligent storage solutions and innovations in food safety detection are helping consumers to reduce waste and track food’s edibility...

Food : Technology : Food Safety

Leo Campbell of Modern Baker on debunking carb myths:

The co-founder of the Oxford-based bakery explains how the company is differentiating its healthy carb baking and how consumers can...

Food : Carbs : Modern Baker

Paul Mathew on why cocktails are going hyperlocal:

The co-founder of Blood and Sand explains why its 12-year-old London bar, The Hide, no longer stocks international spirits and how the...

Drink : Alcohol : Cocktails

Indulgence Market: Restaurant Desserts:

Changing consumer palates and a marked decline in the number of pastry chefs are forcing restaurants to rethink dessert, both in terms...

Food : Sugar : Dessert

Uprooted Diets:

Diets are undergoing a seismic shift as threatened supply chains, shortened food miles and a demand for more positive action from brands...

Food : Drinks : Uprooted Diets

Carb Revival:

Restaurants and brands are reframing carbohydrates in a positive light, as new science questions current thinking on bread and pasta.

Food : Educated Eating : Health

Displaced Drinks:

As climate change affects where ingredients are grown and consumers demand more local products, brands are challenging what provenance...

Food : Drinks : Alcohol

Neil Grimmer on how to make personalised nutrition accessible:

The founder of Habit believes brands must not cut costs at the scientific testing stage, but instead should drive down prices through...

Food : Health : Nutrition

Alternative Intoxication:

With alcohol losing favour among consumers, cannabis-infused drinks are set to offer an alternative for those still seeking some form of...

Drink : Cannabis : CBD

The State of Craft Beer:

With craft beer producers in the West struggling in an overly competitive market, innovators are looking to new flavour profiles and...

Drinks : Alcohol : Retail

Evening Waters:

Amid consumers’ rising concern about the effect of alcohol on their health, a series of versatile waters are emerging intended for...

Water : Non-alcoholic : Nightcap

Low-proof Drinkers:

Consumers are eschewing the extremes of binge-drinking and abstinence in favour of a more considered relationship with alcohol.

Hospitality : Drinks : Wellness

What’s next for fermented food and drink?:

With consumer interest in fermented food and drink growing exponentially, we identify five new product opportunities for those looking...

Food And Drink : Hospitality : Health And Wellness

Why kombucha is more than just a functional drink:

Adam Elabd, co-founder of Yesfolk Tonics, discusses repositioning kombucha as a craft beverage and the benefits of barrel ageing.

Food And Drink : Hospitality : Health And Wellness

Alternative Energy Drinks:

Growing concern about the negative health impact of high-sugar and caffeine energy drinks is prompting the development of less harmful...

Food And Drink : Wellness : Retail

Cultivating Flavour:

Traditionally, fruit and vegetables have been cultivated for hardiness, but a number of innovators are choosing to grow them from a...

Food : Flavour : Fruit

Fermented Drinks Market:

The functional fermented drinks market is maturing fast, with innovators emphasising improved health benefits, free-from credentials and...

Drinks : Hospitality : Health And Wellness

Jim Meehan on why moderation is good for the alcohol industry:

The bartender and author discusses the disparity in drinking habits between different US generations, the moral responsibilities of the...

Drinks : Hospitality : Wellness

This West African supergrain could be the next quinoa:

Noah Levine, chief marketing officer at Yolélé Foods, a start-up building a supply chain for the African grain fonio, explains the...

Food : Cuisine : Diets

Bed and Beverages:

A new type of hotel is emerging where alcohol is not confined to the bar, but is at the core of the hospitality experience.

Travel : Hospitality : Drinks

Cognac Market:

Long considered a staid and elitist drink, cognac brands are working to make the spirit more accessible.

Luxury : Drinks : Spirits

Edible Incubators:

The food and drink sector is drawing inspiration from Silicon Valley, with new incubators opening that foster collaboration and...

Food : Drink : Retail

Nicola Temple on changing the narrative around processed food:

The author of Best Before: The Evolution and Future of Processed Food explains why vilifying processed foods could be detrimental to...

Food : Technology : Processed Foods

African cuisine is gaining popularity outside of the continent:

From kitchen pantries to new restaurant formats, African entrepreneurs are bringing the flavours of their homeland to Western consumers.

Food : Flavours : Culinary Diplomacy

The virtual, synthetic cocktails of the future:

Scientific innovation is challenging the manufacturing, consumption and very definition of alcohol.

Drinks : Alcohol : Far Futures

Fresh Frozen:

With the rise of plant-based eating, new brands are rethinking frozen food to appeal to more health-conscious consumers.

Food : Convenience : Packaging

How to make sustainability delicious:

From food education and design to sustainable dining, here are five steps to becoming a responsible food brand.

Food : Drinks : Food And Drink

Connected Kitchens:

Kitchen appliance manufacturers are using voice assistants, recipe integration and computer vision to turn the kitchen into a hub of...

Technology : Food : Cooking

Educated Eating:

Consumers increasingly want to know more about the products they buy, from their provenance to their impact on the planet.

Food : Drink : Sustainability

Mohammed Ashour on the need to scale cricket farming:

The CEO of Aspire Food Group explains why robotics is key to making cricket protein an affordable alternative to meat.

Food : Agriculture : Protein

Future Foodscapes:

Amid growing consumer demand for transparency in food, designers are approaching visual communication in new ways and challenging...

Food And Drink : Packaging : Hospitality

Anne-Laure Le Cunff on making healthy eating engaging:

The founder of artificially intelligent (AI) nutritionist Lysa and former member of Google’s digital health team on creating an engaging...

Health : Wellness : Artifical Intelligence

Young Eaters:

The eating habits of younger generations are being shaped by a greater appreciation of food and by parents who are instilling their...

Food : Generation Z : Baby Food

Tea Market:

The tea market is faring well – but as consumers veer towards coffee, brands will have to reconsider traditional offerings.

Food : Drink : Tea

Global Spirits Market:

The landscape of the global spirits market reveals changing consumer tastes, highlighting the desire for more premium products...

Drinks : Alcohol : Spirits

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