Arla’s record year is fuelled by protein and cold coffee
In a turbulent 2025, Arla’s ingredients business was the growth engine behind a record-breaking financial performance while Starbucks drinks drove branded volumes
Archives for February 18, 2026
IFF to sell off food ingredients - the supplier’s biggest earner
One of the world’s biggest suppliers wants to offload its food ingredients division
Is Hershey in trouble? Profits plummeting and ingredients under fire
Hershey’s rocky start to 2026 has raised questions about its long‑term direction
Mondelēz charts next growth wave across North America, Europe and emerging markets
The company is tailoring its strategy by region, courting value‑seeking US shoppers, fixing European chocolate margins and using Oreo‑led biscuits and cakes to unlock runway across China, India, Brazil and Mexico
When infant formula contamination triggers a recall, who pays?
Global formula recalls expose multiple players to financial risk - but which parts of the supply chain bear the biggest losses?
Plant-based meat isn’t dead, but it is in a reset
Plant-based meat faces a slowdown as price, foodservice strategy and manufacturing innovation shape the next phase for the sector
Food-Tech Solutions For A More Sustainable And Secure Food System
Why CPGs need to design for AI discovery now
CPG brands must restructure product data and APIs to stay visible as AI pushes deeper into agentic commerce