Archives for September 3, 2026

FN+7 ingredients European food manufacturers are quietly falling out of love with

As costs rise and clean-label demands grow, European food manufacturers are replacing once-essential ingredients, creating fresh formulation challenges

M&M’s gets Practical Magic makeover as confectionery collaboration trend heats up

Mars takes M&M’s to Hollywood with Practical Magic 2 partnership as confectionery’s collaboration craze continues

The next retail media win may not come from Amazon

A diverse retail media strategy can bring strong returns for brands of all sizes

Why are consumers choosing simplicity in meals?

Five-minute meals and protein drive 2026 eating trends

FN+Allulose-containing products claiming zero sugar threatened with growing litigation

A wave of proposed class actions targeting “zero sugar” and “sugar free” claims is putting allulose-containing products in the crosshairs, following a pivotal Seventh Circuit ruling involving Chobani

Hershey names new CFO as expansion strategy accelerates

Hershey names longtime executive Dave Hulays as CFO, betting on leadership continuity to drive growth in a rapidly evolving market

Why are single-flavour brands branching out?

Brands like After Eight and Terry’s Chocolate Orange used to have only one flavour. Not any more

Foremost Farms to shut major cheese site

Shifting consumer demand and changing market dynamics have led the co-op to re-think its product mix

Can food brands survive the rise of agentic commerce?

As AI agents begin to take over food shopping, food brands face a new challenge: winning over algorithms as well as consumers. Bramble Intelligence’s Chris Mitchell explains what will define the next era of commerce

Global Food Tech Awards

Global Food Tech Awards APAC heat opens: Why startups should apply and how to stand out

Calling all APAC food and beverage startups - applications are now open and entry is free