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From fixing the fibre gap, to allergy-friendly innovation for kids and GLP-1 supporting gut shots, expectations of the food industry have never been higher. That’s why, at Mista’s annual Growth Hack, the solutions weren’t theoretical – they were plated up as working prototypes, each designed to deliver on health, sustainability and flavour. The platform exists

Pet food market growth summary Global pet food market grows driven by ownership and premiumisation Humanisation trend leads owners to project personal health preferences onto pets Demand rises for natural, minimally processed and tailored nutritional pet products Sector faces cost pressures, rising competition and growing sustainability expectations Brands must adapt quickly as consumers prioritise wellness-focused

Danone and Lactalis have seen infant formula products pulled over toxin contamination fears. Image: iStock Two dairy majors have pulled infant formula products as cereulide fears spread beyond Nestlé Summary Danone and Lactalis block and recall formula batches amid cereulide concerns. Toxin traced to ARA oil after Nestlé’s earlier 60‑country recall. Industry expected to tighten

Still looking for a new smartwatch for new year 2026? There are tons to choose from, of course, but we’ve found one that you’ll love using without having to spend an arm and a leg. From fitness tracking to the ability to view your messages while keeping your phone in your pocket, the Samsung Galaxy

Zane Li has brought his menswear back to Paris ahead of his women’s show in New York next month. From a sleek showroom in the Marais, the designer explained how the season’s concept emerged from his longtime fascination with cars. Not their engineering or design, but a more contemplative relationship with them: observing life passing

Being a fashion designer is kind of like being the captain of a ship. There are waves of trends to ride, corporate and creative storms to weather, and a shiver of blood-hungry sharks in the water (hello from the front row). Or maybe that’s just how Taro Horiuchi feels. The designer, who is in his

Luca Magliano has left the foggy plains of Emilia-Romagna’s Pianura Padana (the flat valley of the Po river) where he grew up, hauling his caravanserai of Italian provincial characters to Paris, and decamping from Milan in what he insists is not a midlife crisis, but a “necessary adventure.” After eight years of doing things one

Itsuki-Chan Cosplay Feature Welcome back, cosplay enjoyers! We are back with another weekly cosplay feature here at COGconnected. This week, we are featuring Itsuki-chan, an Italian cosplayer and wigmaker who, along with amazing cosplays, posts interesting behind-the-scenes content related to cosplaying. Which of the above was your favorite cosplay by Itsuki-chan, or is there another

Games That Truly Nail Winter In those long, cold nights, there’s nothing better than staying warm indoors. Rather than trudging through deep snow and foggy evenings, staying cosy and experiencing it all in the virtual realm is far more satisfying. With that in mind, I’ve collated several games that truly nail winter. Check them out

Star Birds Is Getting Livelier Toukana Interactive and Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell have released the first major content update for Star Birds, titled the “Flora & Fauna” Update, and it is now live on Steam. This update significantly expands the scope of the Early Access city-building and strategy experience, introducing new star systems, alien