Hershey raises 2026 forecast following blockbuster Q2
Hershey posts strong second-quarter results, with sales and earnings growth driving an optimistic outlook
Archives for July 30, 2026
Sprouts Farmers Market rethinks pricing playbook after cuts delivers mixed results
The retailer says lower prices moved products but had less impact on traffic than expected, leading it to double down on personalization and targeted promotions
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Can dairy retain its bioactive benefits without sacrificing food safety?
By preserving naturally occurring milk exosomes that conventional processing often destroys, biotech startup Exosomm says it can help manufacturers deliver clinically relevant bioactive benefits without compromising food safety, shelf life or scalability
Danone reaps rewards of health-focused strategy
Danone has seen strong sales growth driven by continued demand for essential dairy and plant-based (EDP) products, high protein ranges and specialised nutrition.
Mars invests $3m to empower women cocoa farmers
Mars and Save the Children launch major new project to support women in cocoa farming
Roasted edamame taps high-protein, clean-label snack demand
As demand grows for high-protein and clean-label snacks, Zenko is betting roasted edamame can offer consumers a natural alternative to processed protein products
Can premium breakfast cereals take the leap in Asia? Blue Frog thinks so
New Zealand breakfast cereal brand Blue Frog sees opportunities to premiumise Asia’s breakfast market as consumers
‘Plus and minus’: Why clean-label success goes beyond removing ingredients
Markets across Asia Pacific are increasingly shaping clean-label innovation – what can European and US markets learn from the region?
Coca-Cola’s BodyArmor bets on sparkling sports drinks beyond the gym
BodyArmor is expanding beyond traditional sports drinks with a sparkling format designed for everyday hydration rather than only workouts
