General Mills restructures into three segments
The restructuring, which also includes leadership promotions, follows the company naming a new CEO in October
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The cost of conflict: Food supply chains under pressure
The proliferation of global conflicts is putting pressure on food
Consumers spend more for fewer groceries, raising the stakes for brands
Consumers want more than discounts, creating opportunities for brands that solve real needs through convenience, quality, health benefits and trust
US midterms: Should European bakers build or ship?
European bakers weighing US expansion must decide whether producing closer to customers will pay off if tariffs change
Once Upon A Farm recall raises wider questions about toddler snack safety
The children’s nutrition company faces financial exposure and scrutiny of its growth strategy, while the recall of Tractor Wheels raises safety questions beyond the affected range
Democrats face grocery affordability test as one-third of shoppers cut meals
As Democrats prepare to take control of Congress, new dunnhumby research shows mounting financial pressure is changing how Americans eat and shop
New cocoa powder alternative targets GLP-1 trends and supply risks
Planet A Foods’ Cocoa Booster can replace up to 100% of cocoa powder in select applications, as manufacturers face cocoa price volatility and changing consumer demand amid rising GLP-1 use
WK Kellogg bets on nutrition and schools to revitalize cereal
As cereal sales come under pressure, the company is reformulating iconic brands with more protein and fiber and less sugar while introducing school-focused products designed to win over the next generation of eaters
Nestlé turnaround accelerates as volume growth gains pace
Emerging markets, Petcare and Food & Snacks drive Q3 growth for world’s biggest CPG
What neuroscience reveals about functional bread
Measuring brain activity during tasting could help bakers understand consumers’ reactions to texture, aftertaste and functional messaging
Is functional food killing low carb – or absorbing it?
As functional food changes how consumers approach health, the low-carb trend is evolving too
Could EmpCo quash regenerative agriculture claims?
EU anti-greenwashing legislation is cracking down on sustainability claims considered ‘vague’
Less is more for food brands trying to meet modern shoppers’ health & safety needs
New research suggests familiar ingredients, minimal processing and shorter ingredient lists could give food brands an opportunity to capture a premium
As Thanksgiving budgets tighten, brands must justify their price
Thanksgiving shoppers still want abundance, but every purchase must earn its place
FDA eases salt-substitute rules amid MAHA push for healthier foods
The final rule gives food and beverage manufacturers greater flexibility to reduce sodium in products ranging from bread rolls and canned tuna to salad dressing and cheese, supporting FDA’s broader sodium-reduction goals
What is the best way to talk to organic shoppers?
New Organic Trade Association research explores how Gen Z and millennial shoppers respond to organic messaging and what marketers may be overlooking as the category looks to its next phase of growth
Nestlé launches its first-ever cookie Advent calendar
World’s biggest CPG counts down to Christmas with 12 Days of Nestlé Toll House, combining festive flavours with brand heritage and the growing consumer appetite for nostalgia
Barry Callebaut’s move beyond chocolate fails to convince investors
Chocolate producer’s transition into complete product solutions is designed to unlock growth, but investors remain unconvinced
Ghirardelli enters snack aisle in major move beyond chocolate
Luxury chocolate brand enters the snack aisle in a major expansion beyond chocolate roots
The future of cocoa: Why volatility’s here to stay
Climate change, ageing plantations and fragile supply chains are putting cocoa under unprecedented pressure. The industry’s response could determine the future of chocolate itself
Is pumpkin spice making autumn bakery lazy?
Bakery launches and flavour forecasts reveal how fruit, roasted notes and dessert mashups can give seasonal ranges more bite.
The meteoric rise of General Mills’ Dana McNabb to CEO
McNabb named to lead the company just five months after being named COO