PepsiCo’s Lay’s restaurant in Shanghai marks a bold shift from product to experience, testing how snack brands can grow beyond the retail shelf.
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Read the NewsTime's 2026 list highlights the food companies on the move, but some of the real disruptors reshaping how we eat, shop and think about food sit beyond it.
Read the NewsNew employment laws are tightening rules on pay, shifts and contracts. What do food businesses need to do now to stay compliant?
Read the NewsPaperisation is reshaping food packaging as brands like Babybel switch to paper, revealing benefits, costs, recyclability limits and why plastic still matters
Read the NewsAs snack prices rise, Rip Van is competing with low-sugar, portion-controlled treats that align with consumer demand for healthier indulgence.
Read the NewsAs ‘healthy’ evolves beyond sugar and salt reduction, snack makers are rethinking flavour, texture and sensory design to keep better-for-you products appealing.
Read the NewsFrom high-protein bars to gut-friendly granola and low-sugar treats, discover the latest health-focused snack innovations reshaping everyday eating.
Read the NewsSavencia’s net profit dropped more than 30% in FY25 as milk price inflation, FX headwinds and market volatility hit margins. Cheese proved resilient, while ingredients and foodservice remain key to the group’s long‑term strategy.
Read the NewsMondelēz reports solid Q1 growth but maintains 2026 guidance as Middle East conflict, rising costs and fragile consumer confidence cloud the outlook.
Read the NewsCoca-Cola exceeded analyst expectations in Q1 with net sales up 12%, attributing its success to a strategy that balances value-oriented and premium offerings to address a K-shaped economy.
Read the NewsThe five food and drink innovation trends set to outlast hype in 2026, spanning GLP‑1 nutrition, functional drinks, creatine, ube and viral frozen snacks.
Read the NewsItaly’s competition watchdog fines Amica Chips, Pata and Preziosi Food €23.3m over alleged cartel in private label snack supply.
Read the NewsNew potato varieties and PepsiCo-led innovation are reshaping chip supply, as snack makers demand better storage, yield and frying performance.
Read the NewsKellogg’s revives cereal box toys, but with HFSS rules tightening globally, the move reignites debate over marketing food to children.
Read the NewsAs SNAP policies continue to evolve, Ibotta’s findings suggest eligibility rules are no longer a peripheral consideration for sugary categories, but a factor increasingly shaping demand, loyalty and category strategy.
Read the NewsCinco de Mayo’s Taco Tuesday timing is inspiring playful gear from Old El Paso, high-protein beans and sauces from Somos and at-home recipe ideas from V&V Supremo to celebrate Mexican flavors.
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