Nestlé and Lactalis face lawsuit over infant formula scandal
The CPG majors are facing litigation for their handling of infant formula recalls over possible toxin contamination
Business
When trust turns toxic: Mars exec jailed in $28m fraud case that exposed insider risk
Former Mars executive Paul Steed’s 63-month prison sentence for stealing more than $28m exposes how insider fraud can persist inside global food companies – and why scale can magnify risk
Nestlé water unit sale reportedly underway
Nestlé kicks off the sale of a stake in its €5bn water division, drawing major private equity interest
Cultivated meat’s casualties: who is failing and why?
Makers of cell-based meat are falling, fast. We round up who’s shutting up shop and why
Barry Callebaut sales slide but Schumacher arrival sparks optimism
A challenging quarter puts added weight on Hein Schumacher to reassure customers, strengthen supply partnerships and rebuild momentum
Mars-Kellanova: The $36bn merger transforming the snacking sector
Mars’ $36bn takeover of Kellanova is reshaping the global snacking landscape, combining two powerhouse portfolios and igniting innovation
Barry Callebaut appoints ex‑Unilever boss as new CEO
Barry Callebaut shakes up its leadership as Hein Schumacher steps in during a pivotal moment for the world’s largest chocolate maker
Who are the biggest players in pet food?
The global pet food market is dominated by a small group of major companies
What is a ‘biosolution’? Novonesis F&B chief on biology’s role in 2026 megatrends
We put the big questions to Novonesis’ F&B chief: How can biosolutions solve pain points, meet megatrends head‑on, and spark fresh inspiration in the food industry?
World’s biggest bakery companies: who’s really got the proof in 2026
Bakery looks like a steady, staple business, until you follow the money. In 2026, a small group of companies controls an outsized share of the world’s bread, buns and baked goods, and the distance between the leaders and the rest is still growing
Coca‑Cola’s pivotal year: Portfolio shifts and a new CEO
After a turbulent year, can Coca‑Cola turn momentum into long‑term growth?
Kraft Heinz demerger: Will the $28.7bn break-up pay off?
After the collapse of a major merger, Kraft Heinz plans to split into two companies. Will this bold move unlock growth or expose new risks?
Beyond Meat’s now selling drinks
Beyond - formerly Beyond Meat - is living up to its new name by stepping beyond plant-based meat, and even food itself, to enter a completely new category
Nestlé CEO issues apology following infant formula scandal
Nestlé’s global infant formula recall sparks safety concerns and transparency backlash – can the food giant restore trust?
Biggest confectionery companies 2026 announced
Who’s dominating the sector and who’s falling behind?
Coca-Cola reportedly pulls plug on Costa Coffee sale
Coca-Cola said to be scrapping Costa Coffee sale after months of talks with private equity bidders fall flat
McDonald’s India’s millet bun is a smart, subtle fix for the fiber gap
A quiet change to a burger bun in India says more about where fiber is heading than any claim ever could
Cyber attacks spike worldwide: 7 ways food and drink can fight back
Cyber crime is hitting food and drink hard, exposing just how quickly supply chains can break. What can industry do to protect itself?
Heineken CEO steps down
Heineken CEO Dolf van den Brink will step down in May. A search for his successor is under way
Barry Callebaut: The rumoured split that could change chocolate
Could Barry Callebaut’s next move reshape the future of chocolate and snacks?
Can Kingsmill and Hovis really share a loaf?
A fast-tracked CMA investigation has thrown Associated British Foods’ planned takeover of Hovis into deep regulatory water and exposed how brittle the UK bread market has become
Is pet food sustainable?
Pet diets can sometimes have a higher climate impact than their owners’
Nestlé infant formula scandal escalates
Nestlé faces global scrutiny as infant formula recall widens over contamination fears
Medjool dates, saffron and cardamon seeds: Entrepreneur creates flavorful functional alternative to traditional milkshakes
Finance professional turned food entrepreneur Masuma Zahara Bukhari brings an exotic flair to the fast-growing functional dairy-free category
Up The Food Chain
What’s brewing at Heineken? Behind the scenes with the R&D chief
Hubert te Braake already had the dream job: as director of research and development at Heineken, he’s tasked with creating the world’s next big brews. Now he’s been given a shiny new €45m ($53m) lab to do it from
Coca-Cola announces job cuts as restructuring continues
Coca‑Cola job cuts highlight wider Big Food overhaul
How the ‘Dyson of dairy’ reinvented butter and why cottage cheese is next
Born from a viral video and built like a modern CPG, All Things Dairy’s is using social‑first brand building, clean‑label processing and protein‑aligned innovation to move the needle in a commoditised category
Big Food’s Big Deals: Nestlé, Mars, Barry Callebaut & more
Big Food is reshaping itself at record speed - from megadeals to dramatic divestments, here’s what’s driving the next wave of M&A in 2026
Barry Callebaut reportedly planning cocoa split
Rumours of a major Barry Callebaut shake‑up are swirling, and the cocoa market could feel the impact
Ben and Jerry’s removes three board members following introduction of new rules
This marks the latest stage in the conflict between the ice cream maker and its parent company
Kraft Heinz appoints new CEO following split announcement
The Kraft Heinz Company names Steve Cahillane as chief executive officer
Mars completes Kellanova acquisition in deal set to reshape snacking
Mars and Kellanova join forces in a landmark deal set to reshape the global snacking industry
Who is Henrique Braun, Coca-Cola’s next CEO?
Henrique Braun will become the beverage giant’s new CEO in March next year
Coca-Cola names new CEO
Executive vice president and chief operating officer Henrique Braun will take over as CEO of The Coca-Cola Company: succeeding James Quincey, who has led the drinks giant for nine years.
Alternative cocoa: Ways confectionery’s most under-threat ingredient is being replaced
Chocolate makers has been significantly impacted by the cocoa crisis. Ingredient innovation offers a solution
Opinion
What’s next for The Magnum Ice Cream Company?
Now that the Magnum Company has officially spun out from Unilever, what’s its direction of travel?
Mars-Kellanova merger “approved unconditionally”
Mars seals €31bn Kellanova deal after EU approval - what does this mean for snacking’s future?
Inside the rise of the world’s biggest ice cream company
It’s official: a new independent giant now rules the ice cream world. We explore the €8bn Magnum Co’s journey to the top
Soaring protein demand powers FrieslandCampina’s strategic expansion
The Dutch company has made its biggest ingredients investment yet as it bets on the protein boom to continue
Nestlé reportedly planning coffee sale amid portfolio shake-up
Swiss food and beverage giant is reportedly considering sale of Blue Bottle Coffee as part of streamlining strategy
Candy Kittens owner buys Unilever snack brand Graze
Unilever offloads Graze to Katjes International, marking a fresh start for the snack brand under Candy Kittens’ wing
Where the magic happens... How Coca-Cola’s R&D hub creates the drinks of tomorrow
How Coca-Cola brings global power and local consumer innovation together
Up the food chain
Pladis is betting on functional NPD and here’s why
Snack major Pladis is reimagining snacking with a focus on wellness and functionality. The big question: how will this shape NPD for favourites like McVitie’s, BN and Ülker?
Candy Kittens owner in talks to buy Unilever snack brand Graze
Unilever is set to offload Graze for a fraction of its 2019 purchase price. Can Katjes revive the struggling snack brand?
Up the food chain
Oatly’s strategy: Driving plant-based milk’s growth through taste, creativity and sustainability
How Oatly’s North American president Helge Weitz uses his CPG and real-world restaurant experience to map the firm’s US reset
Cost-cutting in food: How tech and ingredients can keep expenses down
Precision fermentation and ingredient diversification could provide answers for struggling food companies
Ingredients in flux: Beneo’s CEO on what’s changing and what’s next
The ingredients sector is weathering some of its toughest headwinds yet - but beneath the turbulence lie clear, compelling opportunities for growth
Crops at risk: How F&B can respond
Land degradation is one of many threats to agricultural yields globally
Unilever may sell Marmite, Bovril and Colman’s Mustard
They could be the latest classic food brands to be offloaded by the CPG major
Nestlé executive vice president steps down
Nestlé’s key strategist retires after four decades shaping global growth