Tokyo’s bakeries blend precision, imagination and global flair – from viral melonpan ice cream to cult-favorite croissants, these patisseries are setting new pastry standards.
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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.
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Read the NewsProtein snacks have gone mainstream but slowing consumer interest and format fatigue are forcing brands to rethink taste, texture and innovation.
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Read the NewsAs TikTok reshapes marketing, Southern Connecticut State University associate professor Amit Singh explains why Super Bowl advertising still delivers lasting brand power for brands beyond short-term digital reach.
Read the NewsHain Celestial is selling its North American snack business to Snackruptors for $115 million as part of a broader strategy to simplify its portfolio, cut debt and refocus on higher-margin brands.
Read the NewsBarry Callebaut’s latest CEO change reportedly follows internal clashes over a proposed cocoa business split, revealing deeper strategic tensions and raising questions about the chocolate maker’s future direction and stability.
Read the NewsTwo trends have dominated the food industry over the past year: clean label and functional health. But can the demand for functional ingredients and the demand for natural ones coexist, or are they fundamentally at odds with each other? Many functional foods are also ultra-processed foods, and functionality and clean label have traditionally been considered contradictory. But are they?
Read the NewsWhat makes a product idea durable and what signals a short-term hype cycle? Investors from Alliance Consumer Growth, Collaborative Fund and Sonoma Brands Capital weigh in on how they separate enduring trends from fleeting fads.
Read the NewsSuper Bowl 2026 is a feast for CPGs and fans alike as chicken wings soar and brands like Mondelēz, Perdue and Danone roll out big-game campaigns.
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