Bakery and Snacks

Nestlé Russia falls under Kremlin control

Kremlin places Nestlé’s Russian business under temporary administration, prompting Swiss food and beverage giant to assess its options and legal rights.

Can brands beat private label with feelings?

Brands are fighting for shelf space with private label, which is increasingly competing in areas such as premium and even functional foods. But if brands can utilise emotional resonance and sensory experience, believes MMR Research, they may have an edge.

Grocery shoppers embrace AI research, but not AI buying agents

Shoppers are using AI to compare grocery products and find deals, but few trust AI agents to reorder groceries or make purchases on their behalf.

Which food commodities are threatened most by ‘Godzilla’ El Niño?

The current El Niño could be the largest in living memory. But which food commodities does it threaten?

General Mills, Kellanova, Mars and McKee Foods sue sugar producers over alleged price-fixing

General Mills, Kellanova, Mars and McKee Foods allege US sugar producers coordinated sensitive information to inflate granulated-sugar prices.

Food’s fight for the evening snack gets serious

Evening snacking is booming as consumers seek comfort, convenience and indulgence at home. Discover the trends shaping the occasion, from premiumisation and meal replacement to health-focused innovation, and how food and drink brands can win the evening snack market.

From aspartame to allulose: The future of sweeteners takes shape

The sweetener market is evolving as manufacturers balance sugar reduction targets, health concerns, consumer preferences, regulatory pressures and new ingredient innovation.

The future will be fun-sized: Why small indulgence beats shrinkflation for consumers

Small indulgence formats may offer CPG brands a more effective way to meet value-conscious consumers than shrinkflation, according to o9 Solutions.

PepsiCo, Hormel and Knorr turn up the heat

New launches from Knorr, Mountain Dew and Spam highlight food brands’ continued push into spicy, sweet-heat and heat-forward flavors.

Obesity drug could have fewer side effects than GLP-1s

A new trial by the biotech company Corbus Pharmaceuticals may have developed an anti-obesity drug that can lead to weight-loss at the same rate, but without the gastrointestinal side effects.

Why ABF’s Hovis deal matters far beyond bread

Australia food labelling under scrutiny as FSANZ weighs reforms

FSANZ is consulting on changes to food labelling rules as an investigation into food fraud and misleading labels raises fresh questions about Australia’s food labelling system.

Africa beckons: 3 key insights for food firms eyeing the next billion

As an emerging market, Africa is often less mentioned than regions like Asia and Latin America — but there is a huge consumer population here for food firms to unlock

From farm to fork: 10 climate bottlenecks threatening food supply chains

Climate change can affect the food system from farm to fork. From pressures on crop yields to the costs of storage, transportation disruptions to high retail prices leading to low consumer confidence, the impact of a warmer climate is seen throughout the supply chain.

The race to perfect gluten-free

Gluten-free sales are booming, but manufacturers must balance taste, nutrition, clean labels and affordability to meet evolving consumer demands.

McVitie’s latest global brand to bet on localisation for China growth

Is food investing enough in climate adaptation?

As the pressures of climate-linked weather events grow, green investment is no longer just about mitigating the effects of climate change; it's about adapting to them. Is the food industry investing in such adaptation?

Unilever veteran joins Kraft Heinz as CFO

Food inflation may look tame, but rising CPG input costs suggest otherwise

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.

EFSA approves sweetener aspartame-acesulfame salt

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has approved the sweetener salt of aspartame-acesulfame for use.