Archives for August 21, 2026
Hershey joins confectionery megatrend with coffee crossover
Reese’s joins collaboration craze with cross-category coffee launch
The rise of allulose: Can this rare sugar crack the clean-label challenge?
A patent and a lawsuit are drawing attention to allulose, so here’s what F&B needs to know
Could GLP-1 safety concerns affect uptake?
Reports of side-effects and deaths may complicate the success of the weight-loss drugs
El Niño 2026 may be ‘largest since the 19th century’
The weather event will be the largest in living memory, according to the UK’s Met Office
Walmart same-store sales slowdown could portend trouble for packaged food brands
Walmart’s results offer a window into an increasingly value-conscious consumer, with implications for food prices, brand strategy and retail competition well beyond its store
PepsiCo makes packaging gains, but infrastructure remains a hurdle
PepsiCo’s David Allen explains why packaging redesign is only part of the solution and why the future of circularity depends on stronger recycling systems, policy frameworks and industry partnerships
Grocery volume declines deepen as SNAP cuts reshape shopper behavior
As tighter SNAP eligibility reduces food-assistance participation, shoppers are shifting toward staples, value brands and lower-priced retailers, which is putting new pressure on grocery sales
Mondelēz accelerates premiumisation drive
From Cadbury and Oreo to Toblerone and Côte d’Or, Mondelēz encourages consumers to trade up as it doubles down on premiumisation
Health awareness reshapes drinking habits as Americans cut back on alcohol
Alcohol consumption in the US remains at a record low, with growing health concerns driving more Americans to cut back and explore non-alcoholic alternatives, a new Gallup survey has showed
Rizz, 6-7 and brainrot: Can food and drink speak internet without sounding cringe?
A viral buzzword can capture attention, but research suggests brands risk losing credibility when borrowed slang jars with the personality consumers already know
Safety First: Health halos, Asahi cyberattack and PFAS
Health halos in India, Asahi cyberattack, PFAS and more feature in this edition of Safety First