General Mills lowers sales expectations but expands its playbook to win back consumers
The packaged food giant is banking on bolder taste, functional nutrition and smarter packaging to offset weak cereal and snack demand
Archives for February 17, 2026
How to turn whey into high-performance ingredients
Modern membrane filtration technologies are transforming whey processing into high-value ingredients while improving efficiency and sustainability
Food inflation could ease in 2026 - but will consumers spend more?
If consumers can afford to buy more food again, it could benefit industry
Kraft Heinz hits pause as Berkshire Hathaway eyes exit – what now?
A paused split, a new CEO and Berkshire Hathaway heading for the exit – all eyes are on Kraft Heinz’s next move
Fancy Faire
6 trends redefining spicy beyond extreme heat to reach new consumers
From sweet-heat pairings and clean-label innovation to global flavor exploration and softer packaging cues, brands are transforming spicy into an everyday, elevated experience
New Product Development
Ice cream launches to watch in 2026
Ben & Jerry’s, Häagen-Dazs, Mars and Novel are giving shoppers plenty of reasons to linger in the frozen foods aisle
The hottest need states driving functional food and drink
The next wave of functional innovation is coming. Here are four key need states to watch
Comfort isn’t enough anymore: Why nostalgia now needs a thrill
Comfort food now needs an edge
DGA sweetener warning sparks industry pushback
Dietary Guidelines pose a challenge for formulators around non-nutritive sweeteners
EFSA refuses to confirm sucralose safety in biscuits and cookies
The food safety body has ruled that the sweetener is still safe, but not in bakery
Functional drinks hold mass market appeal – but there’s work to do
Functional beverages are popular with wellness enthusiasts: but how wide is their appeal?
Ingredients Compendium No 2: Trehalose
The little-known functional sugar gaining ground across food categories
As manufacturers grapple with sugar reduction, texture loss and longer shelf-life demands, trehalose is emerging as a functional ingredient to watch in 2026
Africa’s dual bakery market surges as bread demand rapidly rises
Industrial and informal bakeries across Africa are expanding and adapting fast as bread solidifies its position as a critical, high‑volume breakfast staple
Hershey blasted by Reese’s family over core ingredient changes
Reese family sends open letter to Hershey, challenging whether the confectionery giant is protecting the Reese’s legacy
Otsuka Pharma beefs up POCARI SWEAT production in China
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd, the owner of the electrolyte drink POCARI SWEAT, is ramping up production in China with a newly opened factory in Tianjin.