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Packaging under pressure: How the World Cup shapes food & drink branding

Major sporting events have long created significant opportunities for food and drink brands, but few moments rival the commercial impact of the football World Cup. As consumers stock up for watch part …

Big brands may dominate World Cup 2026 NPD, but smaller food brands could still win the occasion

As FIFA World Cup 2026 approaches, major brands are dominating football-themed food & drink NPD. But for smaller brands, the real opportunity may lie in targeting the social occasions around the tourn …

Ingredients Table standout feature at IFE Manufacturing 2026

The Ingredients Table made a strong debut at IFE Manufacturing 2026, part of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week, bringing together a curated selection of ingredient suppliers and product innovators in a f …

As part of IFE Manufacturing’s ongoing spotlight on careers across the food and drink supply chain, the show’s event partner IFST spoke to Richard Bailey, R&D Principal Engineer at PepsiCo, about his …

Navigating global uncertainty: Key insights from the FDEA Masterclass

Global trade conditions may feel increasingly complex, but for UK food and drink manufacturers, the opportunities remain significant. At IFE Manufacturing, part of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week, the …

IFE Manufacturing 2026 showcases the future of food and drink production through innovation, insight and collaboration

IFE Manufacturing returned to Excel London from 30 March to 01 April as part of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week, bringing together the food and drink production community for three days of innovation, …

Mintel sets out the big food and drink trends shaping 2026 at IFE Manufacturing

Visitors to the Trends & Innovation Platform at IFE Manufacturing heard from Alice Pilkington, Associate Principal at Mintel, as she explored the key forces set to shape food and drink innovation in t …

Forward Fooding reveals the 2025 FoodTech 500 Ranking at IFE Manufacturing 2026, celebrating the world's most impactful agrifoodtech companies

Now in its seventh edition, the FoodTech 500 remains the definitive global benchmark for AgriFoodTech innovation and the ‘Fortune 500’ of the food system.