Nestlé commits $1bn to North America expansion strategy
Swiss food and beverage giant unveils $1bn investment aimed at boosting manufacturing, supporting agriculture and accelerating growth across North America
Bakery
Is functional food killing low carb – or absorbing it?
As functional food changes how consumers approach health, the low-carb trend is evolving too
What is next for food and beverage cargo thefts after the surge in 2025?
After a sharp rise in 2025, reported thefts have declined in 2026, but shifting product trends, freight hotspots and evolving fraud tactics continue to challenge CPG supply chains
Could EmpCo quash regenerative agriculture claims?
EU anti-greenwashing legislation is cracking down on sustainability claims considered ‘vague’
Nestlé backs landmark effort to improve cancer care
Food and beverage giant partners with the WSSO to make nutrition a standard part of cancer surgery care worldwide
Less is more for food brands trying to meet modern shoppers’ health & safety needs
New research suggests familiar ingredients, minimal processing and shorter ingredient lists could give food brands an opportunity to capture a premium
As Thanksgiving budgets tighten, brands must justify their price
Thanksgiving shoppers still want abundance, but every purchase must earn its place
FDA eases salt-substitute rules amid MAHA push for healthier foods
The final rule gives food and beverage manufacturers greater flexibility to reduce sodium in products ranging from bread rolls and canned tuna to salad dressing and cheese, supporting FDA’s broader sodium-reduction goals
What is the best way to talk to organic shoppers?
New Organic Trade Association research explores how Gen Z and millennial shoppers respond to organic messaging and what marketers may be overlooking as the category looks to its next phase of growth
Nestlé launches its first-ever cookie Advent calendar
World’s biggest CPG counts down to Christmas with 12 Days of Nestlé Toll House, combining festive flavours with brand heritage and the growing consumer appetite for nostalgia
Barry Callebaut’s move beyond chocolate fails to convince investors
Chocolate producer’s transition into complete product solutions is designed to unlock growth, but investors remain unconvinced
Ghirardelli enters snack aisle in major move beyond chocolate
Luxury chocolate brand enters the snack aisle in a major expansion beyond chocolate roots
The future of cocoa: Why volatility’s here to stay
Climate change, ageing plantations and fragile supply chains are putting cocoa under unprecedented pressure. The industry’s response could determine the future of chocolate itself
Is pumpkin spice making autumn bakery lazy?
Bakery launches and flavour forecasts reveal how fruit, roasted notes and dessert mashups can give seasonal ranges more bite.
The meteoric rise of General Mills’ Dana McNabb to CEO
McNabb named to lead the company just five months after being named COO
Chocolate without cocoa? Why the industry’s taking alternatives seriously
Can alt cocoa secure chocolate’s future? As supply pressures mount, manufacturers are increasingly turning to cocoa-free and hybrid alternatives
Opinion
Beyond sugar reduction: The next challenge for food manufacturers
Low-sugar formulations no longer satisfy increasingly health-conscious consumers
Pladis sales pass £3.3bn but profits take a hit
Pladis doubles down on growth, investing in brands, manufacturing networks and sustainable ambitions
Mondelēz sustainability scheme goes solo: Is this the new industry standard?
Harmony project enters a new era as it becomes an independent certification. But, could it become the new industry standard?
Gluten-free claims in the Middle East face tougher regulations
GCC regulators have submitted new standards to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) that could tighten gluten-free food requirements
5 clues to the future of grocery in Whole Foods’ latest LEAP Cohort
From culturally specific flavors to functional foods that don’t look like supplements, the 10 brands selected for Whole Foods’ 2026 accelerator offer a window into where the retailer sees opportunity
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
FDA’s GRAS overhaul could add pressure to agency – can AI help?
SciPinion says its new SciBridge Safety Suite can help companies identify and document similarities between new ingredients and substances FDA has previously reviewed, potentially easing pressure on an already resource-constrained agency
Restaurants recovering from sales slump with CPG brands
Restaurant spending rose 3.3% year over year in July, according to Bank of America Institute, but chains including Momofuku, Buffalo Wild Wings and Popeyes are still expanding their grocery-store presence
Flavors of the future: global inspiration meets local innovation
Why apple pie could be fall’s next breakout flavor trend
Apple’s rise in protein bars and social-first beverage content points to shifting trends in fall flavors beyond pumpkin spice
Flavors of the future: global inspiration meets local innovation
Flavor via fermentation reaches new efficiency with AI
AI simulations could help Crush Dynamics reduce energy use by an expected 30% while optimizing fermented grape purées and powders used to reduce sugar and sodium in food formulations
Flavors of the future: global inspiration meets local innovation
Functional chocolate puts formulation innovation into overdrive
Demand for protein-forward, reduced-sugar and plant-based indulgence is forcing formulators like Luker Chocolate to balance nutrition claims with the taste and texture consumers expect
Nestlé Russia under state control: What happens next?
As the dust settles on Russia’s takeover of Nestlé’s local operations, analysts warn the move could reshape how multinationals assess risk in the country
