Bakery and Snacks

How fibre went from forgotten nutrient to consumer obsession

Fibre is exploding from TikTok trend to mainstream food innovation, as gut health, GLP‑1 diets and high‑fibre claims drive rapid growth across snacks, drinks and staples worldwide.

Sales stall, shares fall: What’s next for Barry Callebaut?

Barry Callebaut posts CHF 14bn+ revenues but falling volumes, weaker demand and a sliding share price raise questions over recovery as cocoa prices ease.

Is microwave popcorn ready for disruption? Opopop thinks so

Opopop is innovating in the microwavable popcorn market and recently got a boost through a partnership with Walmart.

3 strategies to help CPG marketers drive breakthrough results with less money

As budgets shrink and media fragments, CPG marketers face mounting pressure to prove ROI. In this episode of FoodNavigator-USA’s Soup-To-Nuts podcast, learn three key strategies driving breakthrough ad performance and sales.

Ferrero faces antitrust investigation with ‘dawn raids’

Ferrero faces EU antitrust scrutiny after surprise “dawn raids” by the European Commission, raising questions over cross‑border chocolate sales and competition rules.

‘Sweet treat people’: 7 ways Gen Z is driving America’s sugar boom

With 72% of Gen Z eating sweets daily, new research reveals how frequency, flavour trends and social habits are transforming sweet snacking.

From Warburtons to Tostitos and wildbrine: 9 picnic-ready bites for spring

From Dickinson & Morris to Tostitos, these 9 new launches are turning the spring picnic into a more flavour-led, mix-and-match occasion.

10 iconic food and drink brands that flopped worldwide

Which famous food and drink brands failed globally and why. A deep dive into high profile launches from Coca Cola, PepsiCo, McDonald’s and others that never won consumers.

Flashy and sweet: Brands tap health trends in artificial sweetener push

Leveraging weight loss, gut and dental health trends, Chinese firms are increasingly creative in reframing artificial sweeteners as a health aligned choice.

TaoKaeNoi taps Chinese celebrity star power to boost seaweed snack growth

Thailand’s TaoKaeNoi appoints Chinese star Chen Zheyuan as global ambassador as it taps rising demand for Asian snacks and builds its healthy positioning.

CEO churn exposes growing cracks in Big Food’s growth model

CEO churn is rising across Big Food as companies grapple with slowing volume growth, pricing limits and mounting pressure to reset strategy.

PepsiCo, Nestlé and Coca-Cola double down on Mexico as food players chase growth and stability

PepsiCo, Nestlé and Coca-Cola are ramping up investment in Mexico as food companies navigate rising costs, regulation and shifting demand.

Inside Häagen‑Dazs’ global manufacturing hub

General Mills’ Arras ice‑cream plant plays a central role in Häagen‑Dazs’ global production, local dairy sourcing and decarbonisation efforts, combining quality, scale and circular energy systems.

Walmart revamps private label as shoppers redefine what ‘value’ means

Walmart is redesigning its Great Value brand as inflation pushes more Americans, including higher-income shoppers, to turn to private label products.

Why TikTok is the new battleground for FMCG sales

TikTok is evolving from viral food trends to a structured FMCG sales channel. Here’s how TikTok Shop is reshaping food and drink e-commerce.

Looming deadline for state packaging laws places reporting pressure on CPGs

CPG companies face a May 31 deadline to submit packaging data under new extended producer responsibility laws in seven states, including California, Oregon and Colorado. Learn what is required, who is affected and compliance strategies for this cross-functional business challenge.

Tesco using AI to drive personalised experiences for its shoppers

Fermented grape is crushing reformulation’s toughest trade-offs

Fermentation-derived grape ingredients help reduce sugar and sodium while maintaining flavour, texture and scalability in modern food reformulation.

Toast-time trade-off eases as gene-edited wheat cuts acrylamide risk by 93%

CRISPR-edited wheat cuts acrylamide risk by up to 93% in bread, biscuits and crisps, offering a new route to meet tightening EU safety limits.

Functional, feel-good drinks edge out alcohol for ‘controlled indulgence’

US alcohol consumption is falling as consumers shift toward THC drinks, non-alcoholic options and functional beverages with adaptogens. New data shows younger generations driving the trend toward ‘controlled indulgence’