Food Innovation

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Barry Callebaut's ChoViva cocoa-free chocolate alternative being produced using sunflower seeds in a modern, sustainable factory setting.

Barry Callebaut to sell ChoViva chocolate alternative in U.S.

Barry Callebaut, one of the world's largest chocolate producers, could introduce a cocoa-free chocolate alternative crafted from sunflower seeds to the U.

Isabella Cortez·June 5, 2026

A close-up of a delicious ube latte with purple foam art in a stylish UK cafe, surrounded by happy customers enjoying the trendy new drink.

Drinks

UK Cafes Embrace Ube for Trendy New Coffees and Drinks

Last month, Starbucks and Costa launched an array of ube-flavored drinks across their UK stores, marking the purple yam's rapid ascent from niche Filipino ingredient to a mainstream sensation.

Daniel Moretti·April 17, 2026

A diverse and colorful assortment of innovative plant-based protein ingredients including faba beans, oats, hemp seeds, quinoa, and lentils artfully arranged on a kitchen counter.

Food

Top 10 Innovative Plant-Based Protein Sources Beyond Soy and Pea

A new €6 million facility in Latvia, partially backed by EU funding, is poised to transform locally grown faba beans, oats, and peas into neutral-tasting textured protein using a patented dry extrusio

Isabella Cortez·April 15, 2026

A modern grocery cart filled with healthy foods like fresh vegetables, lean proteins, and smaller portions, symbolizing the impact of GLP-1 weight loss drugs on consumer choices and the food industry.

Trends

The GLP-1 Shift: How Weight Loss Drugs Are Reshaping the Food Industry

The weekly grocery run looks different now. A seismic shift, driven by the rise of new weight loss medications, is quietly reshaping not just our plates, but the entire food industry.

Lauren Fisk·April 1, 2026