As AI carts enter stores, brands face a new battle for visibility
Are AI carts helping brands sell more products, or are they helping shoppers become smarter, more value conscious buyers?
Snacks
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast
How can CPGs modernize iconic brands for a new generation without losing the magic?
J&J Snack Foods says the answer lies in evolving heritage brands and products but not the emotional experiences consumers associate with them
Nestlé bets big on premiumisation as consumers trade up
Nestlé prioritises premiumisation as consumers seek quality, functionality and indulgence
From Nestlé to Ferrero: Big Food’s consolidation boom
Big Food’s biggest players are using acquisitions and strategic investments to fuel growth and expand their influence, and it’s reshaping the future of the industry
Retailers rethink SNAP strategy as enrollment and spending decline
As SNAP enrollment shrinks, retailers rethink value, convenience and e-commerce
Nestlé drives KitKat growth with new launches
Nestlé expands KitKat sharing range as the confectionery giant ramps up innovation
Nestlé’s turnaround gains momentum despite profit drop
Nestlé delivers stronger organic growth and improving volumes in H1 2026, but net profit falls 31.4%
Unilever-McCormick merger: Anti-trust consultation begins
The deal will be scrutinised for its impact on competition
Oreo goes beyond biscuits with major snacking push
Oreo expands beyond the biscuit aisle with mini snack bags
From Three Square Meals to the Snack Universe
The traditional three-meal day falls from favour as consumers choose spontaneous snacking
Lindt hits pricing power limit as growth slows
Organic growth weakens as Lindt targets demand recovery
Over the Moo, Oreo and Dippin’ Dots chill out with summer’s coolest launches
This summer’s frozen launches are answering an industry-wide call for convenience that doesn’t compromise on quality
Lindt shares slide as cocoa costs shake investor confidence
Lindt’s share price slides as investors question strength of chocolate maker’s premium pricing power
China Focus: Yili on healthy ageing, e-commerce and sports nutrition, conscious indulgence, and more
This edition explores Yili’s innovation strategies for elderly nutrition, sports nutrition growth via e-commerce, capitalising on the conscious indulgence era, and more
聚焦初创公司：苹果醋、能量饮料与美容果冻
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Can California almonds shed their water-hungry reputation?
Once criticized for their water use, almond growers are embracing precision irrigation, groundwater recharge and carbon-storing practices to position the crop as a more climate-smart ingredient
Barry Callebaut assesses cocoa threat as El Niño intensifies
World’s biggest chocolate producer weighs in on cocoa market concerns as UN issues El Niño warning
The next grocery battle isn’t price – it’s relevance
A new phase of grocery shopping is emerging, one that will push brands to compete on relevance rather than rely on inflation-driven dollar growth, private-label gains or consumers trading down
Three years on: Why Smucker’s $5.6bn Hostess bet still hasn’t paid off
“Tastes like growth” has become a punchline the jam giant would rather forget
Is beef tallow becoming food’s next billion-dollar ingredient?
The resurgence of beef tallow is forcing manufacturers to ask whether the MAHA movement has created a lasting reformulation trend or just food’s latest political fad
Lindt turns Dubai chocolate craze into ice cream
Lindt brings Dubai chocolate trend to ice cream as confectionery brands continue to diversify
The strategy powering Ritter Sport’s success
Ritter Sport bets on innovation, affordability and sustainability to drive growth
Could Mondelēz finally get its hands on Tim Tam?
KKR is reportedly preparing to sell Arnott’s, raising questions over whether Mondelēz will bid again
Growth Asia Summit 2026
Calbee’s personalised granola takes breakfast to a new level
Calbee is tapping demand for personalised nutrition with tailored granola designed to provide healthier, more individualised breakfasts
Gen Alpha and Beta: Confectionery’s next battleground
Freeze-dried sweets, bold flavours, Roblox activations and AI-powered engagement – the forces reshaping confectionery innovation as brands look beyond Gen Z
Aero meets Milkybar as Nestlé bets on brand power
Nestlé combines two iconic brands as collaborations gain traction in confectionery
PepsiCo doubles down on turnaround strategy as gas prices pressure consumers
Executives say higher gas prices, not flaws in the company’s affordability, innovation and away-from-home strategy, constrained volumes
Confectionery’s innovation dilemma: Doing more with less
Rising costs, changing consumer demands and fast-moving trends are reshaping confectionery innovation. But what does it take to stand out?
Summer Fancy Food Show
Gut health enters a new phase as brands move beyond probiotics
Consumer demand for more targeted digestive benefits for different usage occasions is driving innovation across yogurt, fermented foods and traditional botanicals, while raising the stakes for education
Summer Fancy Food Show
Startups revive nostalgic snacks for the frozen aisle
How two founders are reviving classic snacks (or meals) in a frozen format with a fun twist
Terry Smith accuses Unilever of misleading shareholders
Former Unilever shareholder Terry Smith accuses multinational of misleading investors over planned Foods merger with McCormick
Is MSG still controversial?
The scientific consensus around the additive does not reflect common attitudes
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
Hershey’s Hollywood debut: New film brings founder’s legacy to life
Hershey to make big screen debut with biopic on founder Milton Hershey
International guidance on ‘may contain’ allergen labelling introduced
The guidance aims for more scientific standards