Archives for May 11, 2026

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Big Food splits: Smart move or strategic misstep?

Big Food’s biggest names are betting on splits, but market reactions show investors aren’t convinced. So when does breaking up actually make sense?

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Will the next wave of alt dairy be built backwards?

Animal-free dairy startup is reversing the traditional biotech model, prioritizing scalability and cost from the outset as the category resets

US government spends hundreds of millions on biotech pilot plants as national security priority

Defense Department and state matching grants fund BioMADE’s three pilot plants as precision fermentation infrastructure gap forces US companies to manufacture overseas

Soup-To-Nuts Podcast

‘Regenerative agriculture is alpha to your bottom line’

Rodale Institute’s Jeff Tkach and former Goldman Sachs executive Matthew Grand explain how finance, certification, procurement and farmer economics are reshaping regenerative agriculture into a mainstream commercial strategy for food and beverage brands

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Consumers don’t care about regenerative agriculture - yet

Sustainability may be slipping down the consumer agenda, but brands can still spark interest in regenerative agriculture

Hershey’s bets on AI to power growth

From marketing spend to manufacturing and innovation, AI is quietly reshaping confectionery

Horizon Organic plays down impact of multi-state milk recall

The largest US organic dairy brand pulled thousands of flavoured milk cases across four states

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Japan Focus: Glico on snack trends, amazake jelly sticks, tea innovation and more

In this edition of Japan Focus, we dive into Glico’s strategy for growth in the snack category, modernising amazake for consumers, tea innovations, and more

From protein to prebiotics: 11 launches tapping into longevity nutrition

Brands are reformulating everyday foods with more protein, fibre and functional ingredients as consumers look to support strength, digestion and long-term wellbeing through daily eating habits

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10 ingredients for healthy ageing – What manufacturers need to know

What ingredients do older consumers need?

Up The Food Chain

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Embracing ‘genba’: Glico on balancing global trends with localisation

Yukio Kimura, COO of Glico Asia Pacific, says understanding ‘genba’ – the field where operations and consumer interactions take place – is key to keeping brands relevant in diverse markets

Chewable beauty: Convenience meets functionality in amazake jelly sticks

The traditional amazake drink is transformed into convenient jelly strips to boost gut and skin health for busy consumers

Tea among the stars: Space sakura and decaf drive Japan firm exports

Space sakura tea and decaffeinated teas are part of Japan GreenTea’s export push, combining novelty, aesthetics and healthier beverage options

Carlsberg Malaysia reaffirms premiumisation as key growth lever amid uncertainty

Carlsberg Malaysia will double down on its premiumisation priorities, leveraging premium products and innovation to drive growth despite challenging market conditions