Bakery and Snacks

Top tips to avoid trade mark infringement at the 2026 World Cup

Discover how to avoid legal woes with top advice on trade marks for the World Cup

Who’s winning the World Cup before kick-off?

As FIFA World Cup 2026 heads towards a record $13bn, snack manufacturers are deploying celebrity ambassadors, new products and major promotions to capture growth.

The great snack paradox: 7 lessons from snack’s biggest brands

Why are the world's biggest snack brands still thriving? From Lay's and Doritos to Lindt and Oreo, discover seven lessons from the industry's most valuable brands.

Functional stacking: the new nutrition obsession you haven’t heard of yet

3 make or break factors for Asian brands in the West

What strategies can Asian brands use to crack desirable markets like Europe or the US?

Barry Callebaut sharpens strategy amid cocoa volatility

Barry Callebaut unveils its Focus for Growth strategy, sharpening priorities to navigate cocoa volatility, drive higher‑value growth and strengthen long‑term profitability.

How audio ads are behind food and drinks’ next sales boost

As food and beverage marketers chase measurable digital channels, audio may be the bridge between online and in-store advertising

How PepsiCo plans to grow a 220-year-old nut brand

Heritage alone won't drive growth. Here's how PepsiCo plans to future-proof 220-year-old Dutch nuts brand Duyvis.

How dairy can seize its World Cup moment

Dairy brands are missing out on World Cup sponsorship—here’s how they can tap into digital audiences, build visibility and compete with global beverage giants.

New product launches: Jaffa Cakes, Pukka and PAUL lead a great British summer of bakes

From Jaffa Cakes-flavoured Digestives and football cupcakes to premium pies and potato buns, here are the latest bakery and snack launches hitting UK shelves this summer.

IFF sells bulk of food ingredients business to refocus on health and wellness

IFF’s $4.3 billion sale of its food ingredients business will give the global ingredient supplier more space to focus on its other core businesses: scent, taste and health and biosciences.

Cottage cheese ice cream is here - and Smearcase wants the shelf

Smearcase is carving a niche in frozen with ‘froco’—a cottage cheese-based, high-protein pint with clean ingredients, collagen and expanding retail distribution.

Arla and DMK merge: What now for Europe’s new mega dairy?

Arla and DMK have cleared EU approval for a landmark merger. Here’s what the deal means for scale, whey, foodservice, growth—and integration risk.

Hormel’s Q2 earnings beat fueled by Jennie-O, Applegate, SPAM and Pepperoni

Hormel Foods beat Wall Street Q2 estimates with $0.40 EPS on $2.97B in revenue, sending shares up 12.5%. Here's what's driving the turnaround.

Is hojicha the next flavour megatrend?

Is hojicha the new matcha? Explore its flavour profile, applications, growing popularity and what its rise means for the food and drink industry.

The world’s top alcohol brands

Michelob Ultra, Corona, Budweiser and Guinness are all among the top 20 alcohol brands in the world.

East meets West: How AI and social commerce are reshaping the future of retail

NielsenIQ's Commerce Revolution report reveals how agentic AI is replacing traditional product discovery, with Morgan Stanley projecting AI-assisted shoppers could drive up to $385 billion in US e-commerce by 2030. Brands that fail to adapt risk becoming invisible.

Walmart leads but Costco and Dollar General are gaining ground with shoppers

Costco and Dollar General are outpacing Walmart in physical store traffic growth as value-focused retail formats gain ground, according to a new Placer.ai report on big-box retail in 2026.

Cracks in chocolate’s ‘affordable luxury’ status could signal broader shopper shifts

Danone’s €1bn Huel bid sparks competition scrutiny

Danone’s €1bn Huel deal faces CMA review, signalling tighter scrutiny on food megadeals and raising questions over competition, growth and industry impact.