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Read the NewsPopulations around the world are getting older as birth rates decline and people live for longer. This could be consequential for food in particular: the food industry must reposition itself around the demands, needs and preferences of older consumers.
Read the NewsFood brands are racing to respond to GLP‑1 drugs, but major misconceptions persist. From R&D realities to ex‑GLP‑1 users, here are the key insights shaping the market.
Read the NewsValentine’s Day NPD 2026 sees Cadbury, Crumbl, Paris Baguette and Wisconsin Cheese rethink romance with bold flavors, formats and gifting ideas.
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Read the NewsPFAS regulation and lawsuits are reshaping food packaging decisions for brands, forcing a shift toward safer materials despite technical hurdles.
Read the NewsGLP-1 weight-loss drugs are shrinking appetites and reshaping food demand, exposing gaps in nutrient density, reformulation, and snack innovation.
Read the NewsFDA allows “no artificial colors” claims for natural dyes, but undefined “petroleum-based” categories leave manufacturers seeking clarity.
Read the NewsFood and beverage companies expanded voluntary limits on child-directed digital advertising after studies found widespread exposure to unhealthy food branding on YouTube and other platforms.
Read the NewsKing Arthur Baking, Cairnspring Mills and Simple Mills reveal how regenerative agriculture moves from farm practice to full business strategy.
Read the NewsPepsiCo softens pricing on key snacks while integrating Siete Foods, Poppi and Celsius, ramping single-serve formats and better-for-you innovation across its portfolio.
Read the NewsIncoming CEO Hein Schumacher faces the task of reshaping Barry Callebaut after years of instability - from simplifying operations and restoring financial discipline to rebuilding customer trust and setting a stronger strategic direction for the chocolate giant’s future.
Read the NewsExplore how Ben & Jerry’s feud with its parent escalated into a legal fight over board control, governance changes and funding, and what comes next.
Read the NewsWhy bread bags are one of the hardest packaging formats to make recyclable, and what ultra-thin mono-material films reveal about the industry’s next moves.
Read the NewsProtein snacks have gone mainstream but slowing consumer interest and format fatigue are forcing brands to rethink taste, texture and innovation.
Read the NewsHow GLP‑1 appetite‑suppressant drugs are reshaping food industry demand, volumes and strategy, and the four key actions businesses must take to stay competitive.
Read the NewsChobani's Flavor Drops creamers turn limited editions into a scarcity-driven innovation model built to drive trial, urgency and conversion.
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