Archives for September 1, 2026

FN+Chobani buys back Keurig Dr Pepper’s $800M stake as it invests $1.2B in Pennsylvania plant

The investment is part of Chobani’s $4 billion manufacturing network expansion

FN+Xylitol linked to heart attacks and strokes in major study

A large new study has thrown xylitol into the spotlight after scrutinising its long-term health effects

Nestlé launches biggest ever Christmas range as festive battle intensifies

Nestlé joins ‘Christmas Creep’, as confectionery brands compete for shelf space, shopper attention and sales earlier than ever

FN+Abbott settlement and Kendamil case add to formula industry scrutiny

The infant formula industry is still reckoning with safety, supply and legal pressures as Abbott Nutrition settles serious injury claims and Kendal Nutricare faces scrutiny over advertising claims

Mondelēz, PepsiCo and pladis to take part in circular packaging trial

The trial aims to prepare the industry for PPWR recycled packaging minimums that will be introduced in 2030

FN+Back-to-school shopping trends shift among inflation and seasonal creep

Inflation, deal-seeking and an increasingly crowded seasonal calendar are reshaping how families shop, while nutrition guidance adds another consideration for food and beverage brands

FN+California passes non-UPF food seal, setting potential blueprint for other states

AB 2244 creates a voluntary government-backed certification for non-ultraprocessed foods and requires certain large retailers to prominently display certified products

Is the snack market slowing? How changing habits are reshaping the industry

Despite strong growth forecasts, questions are emerging over the future of the snacking sector

Should food businesses stay private?

Many food giants have not gone public, but there are advantages and disadvantages to this route

Innovation, trust and health credentials fuel growth for world’s leading non-alcoholic drinks brands

Leading non-alcoholic drinks brands are differentiating themselves through innovation, health credentials, portfolio expansion and consumer trust, according to a new report.

Big Food’s colour promises are colliding with supply chain reality

The dye deadlines are closing in, but the alternatives aren’t ready

Taipei Mega Food Shows 2026

‘All about health’: Bebop takes dairy-free ice cream across APAC

Bebop is targeting APAC markets with a dairy-free, plant-fat ice cream as it seeks to scale beyond Taiwan

Creative friction: How Taiwan taps tradition for modern Asia

Mayor Huang Ming-Hui tells FoodNavigator how Taiwanese brands are balancing traditional appeal with modern consumer needs as they expand across Asia

Carlsberg and Sapporo go in big on alliance in Asia, UK

Beer giants Carlsberg and Sapporo are tapping on existing successful partnerships to expand regional reach, with an eye on taking this collaboration global