Mondelēz International appoints Luca Zaramella as EVP, COO and CFO, strengthening operational agility and accelerating its global snacking growth strategy while initiating a search for a new CFO.
Read the NewsSouth African bakeries are investing in mega-bakeries to improve efficiency, reduce costs and meet rising regional bread demand across Southern Africa.
Read the NewsA data-led look at the global snack giants, the brands that matter most and the movers shaping the $700bn snacks market.
Read the NewsFlorida’s testing found elevated arsenic levels in popular candies, raising broader questions for food manufacturers about litigation risk, regulatory consistency, and how food safety data is assessed and communicated.
Read the NewsTikTok is a powerful driver of food trends. The popularity of foods like cottage cheese and Dubai chocolate can be traced back to the platform. But how can such a platform influence food to the point where shops are selling more of some ingredients and some markets are even predicted to double?
Read the NewsInnovative brands are reviving the nut butter category with clean labels, bold flavors, new formats and expanded usage occasions.
Read the NewsConfectionery brands are launching 2026 innovations focused on nostalgia, indulgent textures and seasonal gifting. Retro flavours, bite‑size formats and premium assortments are driving consumer interest as manufacturers refresh classic favourites and build on established brand equities. This overview highlights the key trends shaping new product development across chocolate, sugar confectionery, and ice cream.
Read the NewsAs snack brands flood Super Bowl 2026 with celebrity and fiber talk, the Big Game becomes a test of marketing relevance, risk and return.
Read the NewsKraft Heinz faces heightened market pressure as Berkshire Hathaway prepares to divest its entire 27% stake, triggering analyst downgrades and raising wider questions about the future direction of the packaged food industry.
Read the NewsAmazon is shutting down its Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go grocery stores in the US and UK as it retools its physical retail strategy around Whole Foods Market.
Read the NewsJapan is introducing stricter nut allergy controls to address rising cases
Read the NewsWhole grains, natural grains and ancient grains provide a variety of health benefits that refined grains do not. Less processed grains which provide high levels of protein and fibre can tie in to both the functional food and clean label trends.
Read the NewsAwareness of ultra-processed foods is growing, but new research from the International Food Information Council finds consumers lack shared definitions — creating confusion and opportunity for food brands.
Read the NewsOrphan crops like fonio, teff and sorghum offer nutrition, sustainability and new formulation opportunities for food manufacturers.
Read the NewsInfant formula recall involving Nestlé, Danone and Lactalis raises investor scrutiny of supply‑chain risk, supplier concentration and ingredient traceability.
Read the NewsTikTok is reshaping bakery and snack innovation, from pistachio-packed fillings to pull-apart textures and indulgent formats set to influence launches in 2026.
Read the NewsSalt intake remains high, but food makers say reformulation limits are being reached as governments push tougher sodium targets across food categories.
Read the NewsFDA requests information to explore whether current gluten labeling rules adequately protect consumers, with implications for non-wheat gluten sources, cross-contact and compliance for food manufacturers.
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