Archives for March 25, 2026

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Mars accelerates expansion following landmark Kellanova acquisition

Mars Snacking announces new jobs as company signals major growth

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From fitness to lifestyle: How protein demand has evolved

Protein is often associated with strength and fitness - but the category is no longer just about this

From 67 no’s to nationwide: How Magic Mind built its functional shot business

Positioned to upgrade coffee, Magic Mind rapidly is scaling its nootropic shot after turning early rejections into nationwide retail traction

Taste gap narrows for plant-based dairy – but only in select categories

Nectar’s Tasty Awards reveal rapid gains in non-dairy barista milk driven by flavor and functionality, with significant white space in plant-based mozzarella and yogurt

Future Food-Tech San Francisco

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6 tips to raise capital in 2026 for food-tech

The expectations, red flags and structural hurdles shaping food‑tech fundraising in 2026

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Can brands cut sugar without killing taste, texture or trust?

As sugar shifts from ingredient to liability, food and drink manufacturers are rebuilding sweetness from the ground up using rare sugars, fibres and fermentation-driven innovation

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Nestlé trials AI technology to tackle factory food waste

Nestlé’s latest AI pilot reveals how real-time data can boost efficiency and unlock revenue

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CP Foods: Turning global reach into resilient, localised food supplies

Thai food giant CP Foods is accelerating its localised food production strategy across global markets, by using its widespread network to support stronger supply and food security

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Japan revises nutrition label guidelines with sodium control focus

New nutrition labelling standards in Japan focus on sodium control, paving the way towards regulatory control and lower salt innovation

Fighting fake imports? Health foods exported to China still need local authority recommendation

Overseas-made health foods entering China via the general trade route will still require official recommendation letters from their local authority when registering their manufacturing facility with the Chinese authorities - a move an industry expert...