Archives for March 11, 2026

Opinion

The icing on the donut: Why Puratos wants Dawn

Dawn built its reputation supplying the mixes, glazes and fillings behind the $20 billion global donut market. That makes Puratos’ proposed acquisition far more strategic than it first appears

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Cereulide in infant formula: a wake-up call for food safety

Hidden toxins can slip through even the safest food systems. The recent cereulide incident shows why manufacturers must rethink what they monitor

Cultivated meat still stalled by regulation, but change may be on the horizon

Stringent regulations put some investors off, but rules could be streamlined

Corporate sustainability holds firm despite political noise

Companies are broadening their targets and measurement scopes as climate action shapes up to be non-negotiable despite political uncertainty

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Mondelēz boosts Toblerone production with $83m investment

A year into its investment, Mondelēz unveils a major milestone at Toblerone’s Swiss home

Global seaweed snack sales could double to $4.66B by 2030

North American and European markets are experiencing the fastest growth in seaweed snacks

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Campbell’s snack gamble meets a tougher consumer

Snack weakness forced Campbell’s to cut its outlook after a difficult quarter, with the company admitting performance in the category fell short of expectations even as its premium Rao’s brand continued to surge

Classic condiment sales are slipping, and innovators are moving in

As mayonnaise, ketchup and salad dressing sales decline, brands like Primal Kitchen, Truff and Lucky Foods are driving growth with healthier oils, bold spices and elevated flavor experiences

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How GLP-1s are reshaping product innovation

For product developers, designing GLP-1 friendly foods will require new sensory approaches, emotional metrics and new nutritional architectures

200‑decision myth collapses – what next for manufacturers?

New research challenges a long‑accepted belief about consumer decision‑making. What does this mean for food and drink?

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Consumers want to eat healthily - so why don’t they?

Industry can do more to encourage healthy diets

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How to protect food supply chains in conflict zones

As conflict proliferates, food companies must be prepared

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Why the sleep crisis is food and drink’s next big global battleground

Sleep deprivation is becoming big business as consumers obsess over how much shuteye they’re getting, but how is the market responding?

Puratos strikes deal to acquire Dawn Foods

One of the biggest deals in the bakery ingredients sector this year is taking shape after Puratos confirmed plans to acquire US-based Dawn Foods

Science Shorts: Rice for weight control, functional dairy tech and more

Rice for weight control, functional dairy tech and more feature in this edition of Science Shorts

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South Korea pushes mandatory GM labelling for processed foods

South Korea has drafted new local regulations to effectively mandate genetically modified (GM) labelling in common processed foods such as soy sauce and oils

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Kimchi in Japan: Daesang taps fermented food demand for exports

South Korea’s Daesang Corporation is targeting Japan’s growing appetite for fermented foods as it expands exports of kimchi and gochujang