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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’

Celleste Bio CEO on the urgency of cultivating chocolate’s ‘magic’ ingredient - as missiles fall

As missiles sound overhead in Israel, Celleste Bio CEO Michal Beressi Golomb explains why cultivated cocoa could help solve the chocolate supply crisis.

Hormuz blockade leaves food industry pricing in the dark as volatility becomes the baseline

Hormuz blockade drives oil, freight and insurance costs higher, raising fresh margin pressure and supply chain risks for the global food industry.

Childhood obesity epidemic drives government’s drastic overhaul of school menus

General Mills’ $697m Brazil hit shows how fast Big Food has changed

General Mills sells Yoki Brazil business for $153m, taking a $697m hit as global food companies move away from expansion towards margin-led strategies.

Is Big Food breaking? Why the industry is selling itself off

Why are Kraft Heinz, Unilever and Nestlé selling assets and reshaping portfolios? Slowing volumes, fragile margins and investor pressure are forcing Big Food into a structural reset.

Could the GLP-1 boom open the door to shrinkflation?

GLP-1s are driving demand for smaller portions, due to reducing consumer appetites. Could this lead to smaller pack sizes? And if so, will companies be able to save money from reducing the size of their products?

Walker’s, Coca-Cola, Drumstick and Cadbury turn April into an activation playground

Explore April 2026 new product launches from Walker’s, Coca-Cola, Drumstick and Cadbury, as brands turn to partnerships, events and activations to drive NPD.

Iran conflict: The 5 biggest pressure points for food and beverage

The Iran conflict poses significant risks to the food and beverage industry with oil, transport and energy costs; disruptions to polyethylene and aluminum; the threat of cyber attacks; and ultimately inflation

Artificial sweeteners: Why the science war is raging on

Conflicting studies on artificial sweeteners are fuelling fresh debate across food and drink, as health risks, regulation and reformulation collide worldwide.

Can high-fat dairy withstand the GLP-1 effect?

GLP‑1 use is rising fast, but USDA data shows strong 2024 demand for butter, cheese and ice cream. Can high‑fat dairy stay resilient?