Archives for October 14, 2025

Opinion

The snackdown: Mars may win EU approval but retailers will decide Pringles’ fate

The European Commission may be ready to wave through Mars’ $36 billion takeover of Kellanova, but in Europe’s snack aisles, the regulator isn’t the kingmaker. The retailers are

Halloween candy sales soar: Trends & treats driving growth

Halloween is no longer just for kids, it’s a confectionery goldmine

Information is the new must-have in food

Appetite is building for food information. From ingredients to processing methods, how can industry best give shoppers want they want?

UPF labelling is coming - but in what form?

Ultra-processed foods could soon be immediately recognisable front-of-pack