Archives for April 1, 2026

Fonterra settles over ‘misleading’ Anchor butter claim

The New Zealand co-op has settled a legal dispute with Greenpeace after admitting breach of fair trade laws

Opinion

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Nestlé’s alt chocolate bet is make-or-break for cocoa-free

This is no ordinary product launch. The stakes are high for cocoa-free chocolate

Iran war forces small dairies to hedge like multinationals

Dairy SMEs are adopting big-business risk strategies as fuel shocks rattle the industry

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Hershey courts Gen Z with premium, better-for-you snacking playbook

From holiday occasions to social-first indulgence, Hershey is using premiumization, permissible treats and a bigger salty and protein presence to future-proof its snacking portfolio

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Hershey u‑turns as real chocolate makes a comeback

Hershey says it’s bringing real chocolate back to parts of its portfolio – could this small switch signal something much bigger for the confectionery industry?

Future Food-Tech San Francisco

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Clean label drives protein innovation – from seaweed stabilizers to yeast‑based alternatives

Ingredient innovators are using macroalgae and microbial fermentation to reshape the future of clean‑label, high‑functionality protein products

Future Food-Tech San Francisco

Fortification vs processing: Why the line is blurring in food design

How are food leaders rethinking fortification and processing to deliver nutrient‑dense, functional – and joyful – foods?

McCormick’s results take a back seat as Unilever deal nears

Sales are steady and margins remain under pressure, but attention has shifted firmly to a potential tie-up with Unilever.

Just launched: Baguette wraps, chocolate egg mayo and more . . .

NPD is taking old trends to new places

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Beyond Meat pushes forward with repositioning in face of plummeting revenues

The plant-based company’s struggles have worsened, not improved

Up the food chain

How Clio plans to turn Greek yoghurt bars into a $300m business

As protein, satiety and indulgence converge, Clio CEO John McGuckin explains how the refrigerated bar brand went from ‘bleeding cash’ to chasing $120m – and why the real prize is building a whole new snacking category

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The hottest food and drink trends for 2027...or are they?

Our food and drink trend predictions for 2027 are starting early. But beware, some may have you fooled

Growth Asia Summit 2026: Duke-NUS Medical School, Morinaga, Yeo’s to present kids’ nutrition

Growth Asia Summit 2026 takes place from July 8 to 10 in Singapore, and childhood nutrition is one of the main themes to be covered on the first day of the summit.

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Tetra Pak urges rapid food innovation to ease supply chain strain

With food supply chains under strain and consumer demands intensifying worldwide, Tetra Pak calls for faster innovation to keep companies competitive