Japan crisps shortage as Iran conflict disrupts energy supply, forcing Yamayoshi Seika to halt production and exposing food industry vulnerabilities.
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Read the NewsConsumers in Spain are motivated by health, naturalness and high protein when shopping. Nevertheless, they also want convenience, and ready meals are popular despite often being perceived as ultra-processed. By contrast, GLP-1s for weight-loss have not made much of a dent in the Spanish market, with the country being among the most sceptical in Europe towards the drugs.
Read the NewsUnilever’s talks with McCormick signal a major shake‑up in the global food sector, with potential brand mergers and far‑reaching industry impacts as the FMCG giant reshapes its future.
Read the NewsFerrero accelerates its move into better‑for‑you snacking with the acquisition of Brazil’s Bold Snacks, expanding its protein portfolio and signalling wider industry shifts toward functional, health‑focused innovation.
Read the NewsBig Food is reformulating growth as pricing power weakens, M&A reshapes portfolios and consumers shift towards value and functionality.
Read the NewsGlyphosate has been found in baby cereal, bread and maize meal in South Africa, with watchdog ACB calling for a ban after new lab test results.
Read the NewsIran tensions and climate volatility are tightening the global raisin market, raising cost and supply risks for cereals, snacks and bakery.
Read the NewsUnilever weighs a full food sell‑off, raising questions over its drink brands too. What this strategic shift could mean for the wider CPG industry.
Read the NewsBurlap & Barrel has filed a lawsuit challenging the legality of Trump’s Section 122 tariffs, arguing the sudden costs and volatility endanger small importers and farmers.
Read the NewsFrom Mondelēz to Barry Callebaut, chocolate makers chase new fillings, flavours and cocoa-free options. But Belgium is holding the line. Here’s why.
Read the NewsAs Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs curb appetites, snack buying is shifting – with consumers cutting back on impulse treats but trading up to premium chocolate.
Read the NewsDiscover the latest bakery and snack product launches, from Oreo and Lucky Charms to Barbie smoothies, Nutella pastries and high-protein oats.
Read the NewsRolling coverage of how the Iran war is disrupting global food and beverage supply chains, from plastic packaging shortages to rising energy, transport and ingredient costs.
Read the NewsA deep dive into the escalating cyber threats facing the food and beverage industry - from ransomware and OT breaches to the looming risk of ‘The Big One'. Discover how vulnerabilities across supply chains, legacy systems, and digital infrastructure leave manufacturers exposed, and what the sector must do now to strengthen cybersecurity, protect operations, and build true resilience.
Read the NewsMintel’s Most Innovative winners are driving CPG growth with health, convenience, sustainability and mindful indulgence.
Read the NewsMuch has been said about the decline of plant-based food, and plant-based meat in particular. But what if we're wrong? Some have predicted that the market will grow, due to innovation and R&D in taste, texture, affordability and clean label.
Read the NewsAre protein snacks just ultra-processed foods with a health halo? As high-protein foods boom, the food industry faces tough questions about processing and health.
Read the NewsUS grocery prices rose 0.4% in February as higher energy costs and surging fertilizer prices tied to Middle East tensions add new uncertainty for farmers, food brands and retailers.
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