Industry News

Sugar prices soar to record highs due to climate change

The price of sugar has shot up by 55% over the past two months. Unusually dry weather has hit harvests in India and Thailand, the world’s second and third-largest exporters of sugar. Global sugar prices continue to surge.

Sugar Substitute Market Size and Share Forecast Outlook (2025 to 2035)

The sugar substitute market is expected to grow from USD 18,957.8 million in 2025 to USD 30,297.1 million by 2035, reflecting a CAGR of 4.8%, driven by health awareness and rising demand for low-calorie sweeteners.

What’s coming after stevia? 4 new sweeteners on the horizon

From Finland to Italy, Peru to the UK, four start-ups are working to transform the sugar reduction landscape and redefine next-generation natural sweeteners.

The hottest need states driving functional food and drink

The next wave of functional innovation is emerging. Four key consumer need states are shaping product development across food and beverage categories.

Cocoa crunch: How shortages are rewriting chocolate’s future

Climate, disease, and regulation are straining global cocoa supply. Manufacturers are turning to low-cocoa and cocoa-free innovations to protect margins and future-proof portfolios.

Sustainable and cost effective: Kerry launches cocoa replacement solution

Kerry has launched a cocoa replacement solution amid pricing and supply pressures. Cocoa supplies are predicted to fall short by 11% in 2024, with prices rising 300% over the past year.

How climate change is impacting wildlife – and what we can do

As ecosystems warm, plants bloom out of season and animals shift migration patterns. These disruptions ripple through entire ecosystems, threatening biodiversity globally.

The impact of climate change on agriculture: What we know

Agriculture supports over 50% of India’s population. Heatwaves, erratic rainfall, droughts and floods are pushing cultivation into increasingly uncertain territory. By India Development Review

How is climate change impacting the world’s ocean

The ocean absorbs about 90% of the excess heat generated by greenhouse gas emissions. As the planet’s greatest carbon sink, it bears the brunt of human-made global warming.