Ferrara taps nostalgia and convenience trends with pocket-sized launch
Iconic Pocket Packs bring nostalgia and convenience to the confectionery aisle
Archives for September 16, 2026
Plant-based foodservice has a menu availability problem, says GFI
Plant-based foodservice customers visit restaurants about 50% more often than meat-only consumers and spend roughly $1,950 annually at quick-service venues, according to Good Food Institute research
From fun to function: Hershey’s adopts innovation strategy to drive year-round engagement
Hershey is accelerating product development, expanding into functional snacking and tapping cultural moments beyond major holidays to create more consistent, sustainable growth
General Mills, Kellanova, Mars and McKee Foods sue sugar producers over alleged price-fixing
The food companies’ lawsuit alleges sugar producers used nonpublic competitor data to fix, raise and maintain granulated-sugar prices for years
Food’s fight for the evening snack gets serious
From game nights to movie marathons, evening snacking has become one of food and drink’s most valuable occasions
Indonesia formalises halal rules for GM food imports
Indonesia has notified the WTO of formal halal requirements for genetically modified food imports, with additional compliance measures expected to follow
Carlsberg Malaysia makes revenue revival with Somersby, Sapporo boosts
Carlsberg Malaysia has made a stunning return to revenue growth by sticking with its premiumisation strategy
From trend-chasing to execution: 5 lessons for the food industry
Food innovation is moving beyond trend-chasing, with recent developments showing how brands are turning consumer shifts into viable products and strategies