Terry Smith accuses Unilever of misleading shareholders
Former Unilever shareholder Terry Smith accuses multinational of misleading investors over planned Foods merger with McCormick
Markets
Barry Callebaut returns to growth after two-year slump
Barry Callebaut posts first quarterly volume growth in two years, amid ongoing weakness in the global chocolate market
Hershey takes Reese’s Pieces into snacking with first new launch in a decade
Hershey has unveiled Reese’s Pieces Chocolate Cookie, marking a bold play in snacking and highlighting a wider industry trend
Summer Fancy Food Show
Can new formats reinvent the olive oil category?
Established brands are reimagining how consumers use, and think about, olive oil through wellness-focused formats and packaging innovation
New Culture targets $50 billion cheese market with new patent
New Culture expands its animal-free casein portfolio with mozzarella patent
Our top 10 most-read F&B industry news from June 2026
Check out our top 10 most-read F&B industry stories from June 2026, including Betagro chicken noodles, Indonesia palm oil curbs, and integrated food hubs
Growth to 2030: How FMCG firms can win amid market volatility
How can APAC food, nutra and FMCG firms boost growth through 2030? NielsenIQ shared strategies to navigate uncertainty and unlock new opportunities at our Growth Asia Summit 2026.
Hershey’s Hollywood debut: New film brings founder’s legacy to life
Hershey to make big screen debut with biopic on founder Milton Hershey
Watchdog group blasts USDA move to roll back poultry and livestock protections
Agency pushes implementation to 2027 and seeks comment on removing competition and trust rules, prompting criticism from advocates
Summer Fancy Food Show
Fragmentation reshapes grocery, creating new opportunities for specialty brands
NielsenIQ says shifting shopping habits, online growth and changing drivers of consumer trust are redefining the path to purchase and opening doors for specialty manufacturers
Summer Fancy Food Show
Walmart debunks 3 myths that deter emerging brands
Walmart executives challenge common assumptions about national distribution, premium positioning and the retailer’s shopper base, and share the performance metrics they say matter most after launch
Ferrero advances certified sourcing and supplier compliance
Confection giant reports 99% certified cocoa, certified palm oil and growing supplier code adoption in its latest sustainability update
Hot Right Now: Palm oil, India sugar ban and Agthia energy drink
Palm oil, India sugar ban and the new Agthia energy drink feature in this edition of Hot Right Now
Why is Big Food booming in emerging markets?
The F&B growth that’s missing in Europe and North America is happening elsewhere
Retail in Focus
Kroger’s purchase of Giant Eagle gives Walmart a run for their money
The nation’s largest pure-play grocery chain makes its first move into the Northeast following the botched Albertsons merger, but will it work?
What are the 7 flavour trends set to impact US beverages in 2027?
Beverage flavour trends are changing fast and consumer demands are shaping innovation.
How the industry’s biggest player is securing cocoa’s future
Cargill fights to futureproof cocoa as supply threats intensify
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast
What it takes to earn a place in today’s snack cart
Economic pressure, growing health awareness and AI-powered product evaluation are making shoppers more selective, forcing snack brands to prove their value beyond price, says NielisenIQ’s Chris Costagli
Ingredients revolution: the race to survive climate disruption
As climate risks threaten key crops, food manufacturers are seeking to strengthen supply chains and reduce reliance on vulnerable commodities
Mondelēz crystal Toblerone marks confectionery marketing shift
Mondelēz and Swarovski’s crystal Toblerone offers glimpse into confectionery’s new marketing style
Iran conflict: food sector’s 8 biggest casualties
Impacts from the Iran conflict have rippled across the global food system, with disruption taking an overall toll on food security and supply chains
Barry Callebaut’s strategic reset under Hein Schumacher
Six months in, Hein Schumacher is focused on profitability, discipline and execution, but can he turn stabilisation into sustainable growth?
New Protein Watch: Betagro chicken noodles, Thai Union snacks and fresh soymilk
Betagro chicken noodles, Thai Union snacks and fresh soymilk feature in this edition of New Protein Watch
Reformulation isn’t simply about replacing cocoa
The cocoa crisis has exposed a much bigger challenge for manufacturers – preserving flavour, texture, quality and consumer trust while navigating a volatile ingredient market
Nestlé turns KitKat Heist into Cannes glory
Nestlé transformed one of the confectionery industry’s biggest cargo thefts into an award-winning marketing triumph
General Mills embraces protein innovation and launches $3 billion savings initiative
The company outlines a four-year productivity push as it navigates inflation and invests in product innovation
Sweets & Snacks Expo
Mars rethinks seasonality to drive bigger sales with smaller moments
The confectionery maker says future growth depends less on recruiting new snackers and more on creating more consumption occasions through micro-seasons, cultural moments and holiday extensions
Plastic-free confectionery packaging? It’s complicated
Confectionery’s plastic addiction is under scrutiny, but there are no easy solutions
Mondelez State of Snacking: The impossible innovation brief
Manufacturers have spent years responding to one consumer trend after another, but today’s snack has to satisfy every expectation at once
Inside Big Chocolate’s Cocoa Plan B
Confectionery’s biggest names are no longer just watching the alternative cocoa space – they’re shaping it
Consumers stock up on GLP-1-coded protein shakes on Amazon Prime Day
Shopper satisfaction dips nine percentage points, as consumers reduce spending year over year
Nestlé to axe artificial colours worldwide in industry first
Nestlé to remove artificial food colourings from all products globally by the end of the year
Mars invests €1.5m in the future of science
Confectionery giant invests €1.5m in young scientists through Mars Impact Fund
Why the smartest food marketing begins when everything goes wrong
From stolen chocolate to monochrome packaging, some of the food industry’s most effective marketing campaigns have grown out of operational problems rather than creative briefs
5 food trends driven by lifestyle shifts around the world
Convenience, wellness and cultural identity are reshaping what people eat, driving five global food trends influencing brands today
Growth Asia Summit 2026: Retailers JD Health, Guardian, Alpro Pharmacy join major brands next week
There is still a week left until the Growth Asia Summit 2026 and we can confirm the attendance of retailers active in the region’s health and nutrition space, including Alpro Pharmacy, China’s JD Health and Guardian Singapore.
Kraft Heinz hits 100% renewable electricity across European factories
The FMCG giant continues its commitment to decarbonisation
Ferrara accelerates growth with global expansion strategy
From innovation to international expansion, Ferrara targets growth
Whey boom fuels surge in protein processing expansion
From WPC80 to lactoferrin, dairy companies globally are investing in premium protein capacity to capture growth in the high-end sports nutrition and functional food space
BuzzBallz surges into UK Top 100 alcohol brands with record £73m growth amid RTD boom
BuzzBallz, the RTD (ready-to-drink) cocktail, has been described as the “new darling” of the UK alcohol category as it has rocketed into the Top 100
Tate & Lyle, Ingredion and the new ingredients land grab
The Ingredion-Tate & Lyle deal signals a shift in the ingredients industry, where technical expertise is becoming as valuable as the ingredients themselves
Nestlé combines confectionery and coffee to boost growth
Nestlé brings together confectionery and coffee in latest bid to drive growth
China beverage alcohol market driven by younger consumers and on-demand drinking trends
China’s alcohol beverage market is in a “structural reset” with younger consumers, casual social events and at home drinking replacing the business occasion as a key driver.
Nestle’s race to scale sustainable coffee
Nescafé sustainability strategy making progress, but scaling across global supply chains remains critical challenge
Are investors still interested in precision fermentation?
Products derived from this method still face significant barriers
GLP‑1 use is fueling trends already in motion
GLP‑1 adoption is scaling rapidly and the brands that win are focusing on delivering nutrition for broader appeal rather than a niche segment
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast
Can regenerative agriculture become food’s next big growth story?
Kiss the Ground CEO Evan Harrison and FOND Regenerative founder Alysa Seeland explain why rising consumer awareness is attracting retailers and what must happen before regenerative products can scale