How food and beverage spin-offs and separations fare after the split
The future is uncertain for food and beverage spin-offs, but we can look to the past for guidance
Business
Up the food chain
Aleph Farms’ Didier Toubia on GLP-1s and protein trends: a new cultivated meat strategy
Blending cultivated meat with plant-based ingredients isn’t a stop-gap for Aleph Farms, explains co-founder and CEO Didier Toubia. It’s a way of truly differentiating cultured meat from the real thing
Nestlé investors demand early exit of chairman Paul Bulcke amid CEO scandal
Investors want chairman Paul Bulcke out now. With trust shaken and shares slipping, pressure mounts for Pablo Isla to take the reins early
Mars, PepsiCo and ADM join forces to advance ag-tech
Mars, PepsiCo and ADM are partnering to help farmers adopt regenerative agriculture - boosting soil health, crop resilience and sustainability
Unilever, Mars, Ferrero & Kraft Heinz: A story of spin-offs, splits, mergers & acquisitions
From Kraft Heinz’s split to Mars and Kellanova’s mega-merger, the world’s biggest food brands are reshaping the industry
Up the food chain
ZOE nutritionist Federica Amati on gut health boom and healthwashing bust
Some gut health brands get it right, others are healthwashing, says ZOE’s chief nutritionist Dr Federica Amati
Opinion
Health is the next frontier for meat alternatives
Companies are aiming to give consumers what they want
Sustainable September
‘Think progress over perfection’: Heineken’s sustainability chief on brewing change
What’s it like leading sustainability at one of the world’s largest brewers? Heineken’s senior director for global sustainability reveals how she tackles the big challenges; embraces new opportunities to drive change; and her top tips for embarking on a...
Tate & Lyle seeks start-ups to drive health and sustainability innovation
It is hoping external talent can help it achieve its goals
Ben & Jerry’s has been ‘silenced’ by Unilever - and wants a divorce
As Unilever prepares to spin off its ice cream business, one of its biggest brands wants out
New flavours won’t cut it: Inside Magnum Co’s innovation playbook
Unilever’s soon-to-be-demerged business is committed to growing the ice cream market, and innovation will play a major role
Kraft Heinz split: What happens now?
Kraft Heinz is officially splitting into two companies. What does this mean for its iconic brands, shareholders, and the future of the food industry?
Sustainable September
Grappling with traceability in palm oil supply chains
With the EUDR fast approaching, what’s preventing manufacturers from tracing palm oil?
Nestlé investor trust shaken following CEO scandal
Nestlé’s CEO scandal has rattled investors, triggering a share price dip and raising fresh concerns over leadership stability at the food giant
Unilever: 4 key focus areas for strategy
The CPG giant is focused on performance, core brands and embracing the new
Mars-Kellanova: Merger update
Is the clock still stopped on the $35.9bn deal?
Up the food chain
Bel’s venture chief Caroline Sorlin on getting precision fermentation right
Bel Group plans on succeeding in animal-free dairy where others have failed. For chief venture officer Caroline Sorlin, who leads on Bel’s food-tech partnerships, timing is key
Mondelēz bets on collaborations as M&A costs climb
From Oreo x Reese’s to Biscoff tie-ups, partnerships are delivering the consumer buzz and sales lift that price cuts and big-ticket acquisitions no longer guarantee
Major PepsiCo investor launches campaign for overhaul
Elliott Investment Management, with a $4bn stake in the company, wants to shake things up
Nestlé’s CFO Anna Manz: “We didn’t expect to find ourselves here”
The CFO spoke out on why Freixe was let go – and why Philipp Navratil was picked for the CEO job
Top food and beverage disruptions in 2025
From labour shortages to climate chaos, the food and beverage industry is fighting fires on all fronts
Suntory reacts as CEO quits amid drug investigation
The shocking resignation of Japanese food and beverage giant Suntory’s CEO has sent shockwaves through the industry
Coca-Cola & Costa Coffee: What went wrong?
Coca-Cola’s £3.9bn Costa Coffee acquisition is rumoured to be heading for splitsville, following years of underperformance
Nestlé CEO confirmed: Who is Philipp Navratil?
The former Nespresso CEO has stepped up to lead the world’s biggest food company
Meat juggernaut JBS launches new plant-based company
The world’s biggest meat company is launching a ‘new leader in European plant-based food’
Nestlé burns through two CEOs in two years – how did we get here?
It’s not unheard of, but Nestlé being on its third CEO in two years is an anomaly. Here are the circumstances leading up to the appointment of new CEO Philipp Navratil
Kraft Heinz split confirmed
The food giant will split into two focused companies - one global, one domestic - in a bid to simplify operations and unlock brand potential
Nestlé appoints new CEO
Philipp Navratil gets top job as Laurent Freixe dismissed
Kraft Heinz split announcement expected within days
A major split could be announced this week, reshaping the food giant and unlocking billions in value
Hot weather boosts and busts Big Food’s bottom line
One of the hottest summers on record is drawing to a close. How are major players adapting to rising temperatures?
Is Nestlé pulling back on plant-based?
Nestlé continues move away from plant-based as market growth slows
Coca-Cola reportedly planning Costa Coffee sale
Coca-Cola rumoured to be in talks to sell British coffee chain Costa Coffee
De-risking cocoa: The chocolate giants leaning into novel technologies
Amid a cocoa crisis, the biggest names in chocolate are working to futureproof supply
Lactalis to buy Fonterra’s Mainland Group for US$2.2bn
The sale is set to complete in H1 2026 subject to approvals and farmer shareholder vote
Cultivated meat M&A: Meatable buys Uncommon Bio platform
The acquisition gives it access to staff, technology and intellectual property rights
Food businesses must disrupt their structure to survive
Misalignments within structure could prove fatal to business
Unilever’s Magnum Co. launches first new brand - and it’s not ice cream
Unilever’s soon-to-be demerged business wants to diversify beyond traditional ice cream formats
Nestlé invents novel cocoa technique amid chocolate crisis
The KitKat and Aero maker hopes to yield more chocolate from fewer cocoa fruits
Kraft Heinz rumoured split: Lessons for Big Food
Industry insiders say troubled merger is a cautionary tale to brands chasing scale over strategy
What makes a GLP-1-friendly yogurt drink? Danone tells all
By formulating a dairy drink that specifically caters for weight loss medication users, Danone has set a new standard with Oikos Fusion
Opinion
Don’t let surprises derail your product launch
Launching a new food product? Without the right data, your investment’s at risk
Restaurants hit the supermarket aisles in industry shake-up
Foodservice staples Leon, Itsu, Wagamama and more are hitting supermarket shelves as restaurant players diversify
ABF confirms £75m Kingsmill-Hovis merger
ABF’s £75m Hovis buyout could reshape UK bread market
What makes a food tech start-up irresistible to investors?
Investors have certain non-negotiables when backing the next big thing in food tech
Nestlé facing “Watergate” as scandal deepens
Nestlé is under fire in France over claims it used banned filtration to hide contamination in its mineral water
How Kerry’s salt and sugar reduction tech is quietly driving its bottom line
As brands face mounting pressure to cut sodium and sugar without compromising taste, reformulation is no longer a niche concern – it’s driving real commercial gains. Kerry’s behind-the-scenes tech is helping reshape everyday foods and quietly lifting margins
Mars bets on CRISPR to save cocoa from climate chaos
Mars teams up with biotech firm Pairwise to futureproof cocoa crops using gene editing
Kraft Heinz rumoured split sends stark warning to big food
Is Kraft Heinz the latest casualty of flawed food mergers? As the company reportedly prepares to split, experts warn brand strategy and culture matter more than ever
Up the foodchain
Yoplait UK boss Antoine Hours on dairy ambitions and market shifts
Yoplait UK general manager Antoine Hours outlines the brand’s strategy, to expand beyond its kids’ yoghurt stronghold, tapping into booming demand for high-protein and drinkable formats, while navigating inflation, sugar reformulation and sustainability
£75m Hovis-Kingsmill merger reportedly imminent
Bread producers Hovis and Kingsmill close in on historic merger