Archives for March 6, 2026

Influencing the influencers: Making drinks packaging shine on social media

Limited edition bottles, tasting kits and unboxing videos have become key tools for social discovery and earned media. What’s the key to standing out?

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Confectionery sector braced for shortages as Iran conflict escalates

As conflict disrupts key trade routes and energy supplies, the confectionery sector is among the first to feel the strain. How vulnerable are manufacturers, and what can be done to protect the industry?

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Beyond Meat is now Beyond

The plant-based meat manufacturer has been diversifying for a while, but now it has fully rebranded

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Grocery’s growth divide: Where CPG brands should bet in 2026

In 2026, brands can’t afford guesswork - cracking where and how shoppers engage is key for smarter distribution, faster innovation and successful category strategies

Farm Bill moves closer to House floor after committee vote

The 2026 Farm Bill moves out of committee amid bipartisan support, industry praise and mounting consumer and environmental pushback.

Half of US shoppers worry about artificial ingredients, want EU-style bans

A new Acosta Group study finds growing demand for transparency and cleaner labels as consumers push for stricter rules on artificial ingredients

How Diageo will push its premium power - without the premium price tag

Forget all the noise about alcohol-free and GLP-1 drugs: the fundamental problem for spirits is people have less money to spend, says Diageo CEO Dave Lewis

Vietnam’s coffee crisis threatens to upend global supply chains

Despite consumer coffee prices slipping, Vietnam’s brewing supply‑chain crisis threatens a painful whiplash for manufacturers as climate chaos, shrinking yields and land pressures trigger a new wave of cost volatility

Up the food chain

Fox’s Burton’s Companies factory chief: “I was told being a woman would hold me back”

Ahead of International Women’s Day, the manufacturing leader behind millions of Jammie Dodgers reflects on sexism on the factory floor and why emotional intelligence matters more than bravado

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EU ‘meaty’ names ban agreed, ‘burger’ and ‘sausage’ exempt

The ban will go ahead, but certain words will be allowed

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Buffett bets on Kraft Heinz as shock split suspended

Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway signals support for Kraft Heinz, following separation update

Hot Right Now: Ginger syrup, Mengniu Winter Olympics and more trending news

Ginger syrup, Mengniu Winter Olympics and more trending news feature in this edition of Hot Right Now