August PPI data show food prices holding steady, but grains, oilseeds, packaging, diesel and freight costs are rising, creating potential margin pressure for CPG food and beverage companies.
Read the NewsThe European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has approved the sweetener salt of aspartame-acesulfame for use.
Read the NewsCadbury has teamed up with Oreo to launch Cadbury Delights Oreo, the latest addition to its under-100-calorie chocolate range. The collaboration highlights confectionery's ongoing appetite for brand partnerships, but raises questions about whether 'permissible indulgence' marketing risks straying into healthwashing.
Read the NewsMondelez is shifting into growth mode, backing Oreo, Cadbury, emerging markets and innovation to capture new opportunities across global snacking.
Read the NewsGLP-1 prescriptions for US children with obesity aged 8-11 have risen sharply, signalling a trend that could reshape food choices and family purchasing habits
Read the NewsGeneral Mills plans $3 billion in cost cuts while prioritizing debt reduction over stock buybacks and keeping a high bar for acquisitions.
Read the NewsFive British bakery leaders reveal how investment in people, resilient supply chains and purpose-led growth are reshaping the industry.
Read the NewsGrupo Bimbo, Nestlé and General Mills reveal how climate risk, local production and shifting investment are reshaping LATAM’s food industry.
Read the NewsCanada’s latest retaliatory tariffs hit US food, agriculture and steel, exposing a split among industry groups over tariffs and trade talks.
Read the NewsBig Food is moving advertising spend towards social media, influencers, e-commerce and AI – putting traditional brand marketing under pressure.
Read the NewsBaby food's sugar problem persists, with new research highlighting concerns over fruit pouches, free sugars and slow progress on reformulation
Read the NewsMars Impact Fund invests over $13m in global community programmes, backing farmer livelihoods, healthcare access, youth education and animal welfare initiatives.
Read the NewsMcVitie’s, Snickers, Cadbury, Cheez-It and five more brands are using unusual launches to create experiences, enter markets and engage shoppers.
Read the NewsBarilla’s acquisition of Goodles follows a familiar formula of pairing startup innovation with multinational scale.
Read the NewsPrivate label’s transition from a generic staple to rivalling national brand aligns with broader consumer preferences towards premium wellness products according to Spins data.
Read the NewsCampbell’s cuts jobs, closes plants and slashes its dividend as it launches a $500 million savings plan after another weak quarter.
Read the NewsBig Food is undergoing a major transformation as rising costs, private label growth, shifting consumer demand and investor pressure force companies to rethink portfolios, leadership and growth strategies.
Read the NewsPringles says AI lifted factory capacity by 10% without new machinery. Could food producers unlock more output from their existing production lines?
Read the NewsScientists are uncovering how cocoa microbes, crystallisation and sugar structure influence chocolate flavour, functionality, bloom and shelf life.
Read the NewsFood makers are replacing once-essential ingredients as clean-label demands, supply risks and rising costs reshape food formulation strategies.
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