Archives for September 24, 2026
Aldi lowers fall food prices despite cost pressures ahead
The discount grocer doubles down on value as retailers warn inflation pressures may return
General Mills rebuilds retail momentum with price cuts, innovation & marketing
After cutting prices to win back inflation-weary shoppers, General Mills is leaning on product renovation, innovation and stepped-up marketing to reignite growth
Protein, coffee and convenience drive Chobani’s next phase of expansion
Health and wellness trends have galvanised demand for nutrient-rich foods, supporting sales expansion across key dairy categories. US Greek yogurt major Chobani is taking note
Are consumers really asking AI what snacks to eat?
From protein targets to dietary restrictions, shoppers can now describe what they need and get a shortlist of snacks in return but the effect on sales is still unclear
Up the Food Chain
Foodex Ingredients on why flavour still matters in snacking
Foodex Ingredients sees flavour as key to snack innovation, with ube, matcha and peach among the profiles it is exploring across markets
Looking beyond healthy: Why better-for-you isn’t enough for snacks
Better-for-you snacks must deliver more than health as consumers continue to seek indulgence, familiarity, convenience and value
COA expands high-protein chocolate range with matcha and coconut
COA has added matcha and coconut flavours to its high-protein chocolate range as it expands in Australia and New Zealand and eyes the US market
