The food industry is partnering with startups to accelerate ingredient innovation, tackling cocoa volatility, fat reformulation and GLP-1 trends
Read the NewsDanone’s €1bn acquisition of Huel signals a major push into functional nutrition, strengthening its position in meal replacements, plant-based and gut‑health innovation.
Read the NewsWhich countries hold the most power over global food supply? From the US and Brazil to Russia and India, we break down the key food superpowers shaping prices, trade flows and risk for manufacturers worldwide.
Read the NewsFrom buffalo pastry to World Cup crisps, Ginsters, Lay’s and Frankie’s headline bold new snack launches across UK and US markets.
Read the NewsFunctional alcohol-free drinks, which incorporate ingredients aimed at mimicking the mood-boosting or relaxing effects of alcohol, are emerging as a new frontier in the alcohol-free beverage market.
Read the NewsJapan crisps shortage as Iran conflict disrupts energy supply, forcing Yamayoshi Seika to halt production and exposing food industry vulnerabilities.
Read the NewsSweet proteins are emerging as a sugar alternative, but questions remain over regulation, sourcing and how they fit into modern food production.
Read the NewsFrom GLP-1 drugs and AI to shifting shopper trends, snack leaders explain how brands can build resilience through focus, purpose and agility in a rapidly changing market.
Read the NewsConsumers in Spain are motivated by health, naturalness and high protein when shopping. Nevertheless, they also want convenience, and ready meals are popular despite often being perceived as ultra-processed. By contrast, GLP-1s for weight-loss have not made much of a dent in the Spanish market, with the country being among the most sceptical in Europe towards the drugs.
Read the NewsUnilever’s talks with McCormick signal a major shake‑up in the global food sector, with potential brand mergers and far‑reaching industry impacts as the FMCG giant reshapes its future.
Read the NewsFerrero accelerates its move into better‑for‑you snacking with the acquisition of Brazil’s Bold Snacks, expanding its protein portfolio and signalling wider industry shifts toward functional, health‑focused innovation.
Read the NewsBig Food is reformulating growth as pricing power weakens, M&A reshapes portfolios and consumers shift towards value and functionality.
Read the NewsGlyphosate has been found in baby cereal, bread and maize meal in South Africa, with watchdog ACB calling for a ban after new lab test results.
Read the NewsIran tensions and climate volatility are tightening the global raisin market, raising cost and supply risks for cereals, snacks and bakery.
Read the NewsUnilever weighs a full food sell‑off, raising questions over its drink brands too. What this strategic shift could mean for the wider CPG industry.
Read the NewsBurlap & Barrel has filed a lawsuit challenging the legality of Trump’s Section 122 tariffs, arguing the sudden costs and volatility endanger small importers and farmers.
Read the NewsFrom Mondelēz to Barry Callebaut, chocolate makers chase new fillings, flavours and cocoa-free options. But Belgium is holding the line. Here’s why.
Read the NewsAs Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs curb appetites, snack buying is shifting – with consumers cutting back on impulse treats but trading up to premium chocolate.
Read the NewsDiscover the latest bakery and snack product launches, from Oreo and Lucky Charms to Barbie smoothies, Nutella pastries and high-protein oats.
Read the NewsRolling coverage of how the Iran war is disrupting global food and beverage supply chains, from plastic packaging shortages to rising energy, transport and ingredient costs.
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