Hershey backs Summerween as Halloween arrives early
Halloween starts in summer with the growth of spooky trend, Summerween
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How Mondelēz achieved its mid-year wins
The snacking multinational has seen a strong second quarter, returning to volume growth and succeeding in emerging markets
Why Nestlé’s latest results point to real recovery
Accelerating volumes, resilient margins and a confident outlook suggest Nestlé’s recovery strategy is gaining traction
From food noise to alcohol cravings: The expanding promise of oral GLP-1s
As oral GLP-1s sweep across Europe and the US, research suggests they may do far more than curb appetite
Psyllium: The next big functional fibre?
Gut health concerns, gluten-free baking and the popularity of GLP-1s may spur the growth of the ingredient
5 hard truths every functional food startup needs to learn
The functional food market is booming, but turning a promising concept into a commercially successful product is rarely straightforward
Hershey raises 2026 forecast following blockbuster Q2
Hershey posts strong second-quarter results, with sales and earnings growth driving an optimistic outlook
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Can dairy retain its bioactive benefits without sacrificing food safety?
By preserving naturally occurring milk exosomes that conventional processing often destroys, biotech startup Exosomm says it can help manufacturers deliver clinically relevant bioactive benefits without compromising food safety, shelf life or scalability
Danone reaps rewards of health-focused strategy
Danone has seen strong sales growth driven by continued demand for essential dairy and plant-based (EDP) products, high protein ranges and specialised nutrition.
Mars invests $3m to empower women cocoa farmers
Mars and Save the Children launch major new project to support women in cocoa farming
‘Plus and minus’: Why clean-label success goes beyond removing ingredients
Markets across Asia Pacific are increasingly shaping clean-label innovation – what can European and US markets learn from the region?
Ferrero prioritises power brands to drive growth
Confectionery giant focuses on hero brands, innovation and acquisitions to drive growth
Mondelēz growth boosted by emerging markets as Europe sees decline
Like other major FMCGs, the biggest growth for Mondelēz is outside developed markets
Tate & Lyle shareholders vote in favour of £2.7bn Ingredion acquisition
Another stage of the acquisition is now complete, with more to come
Why has nutrition science overlooked half the population? PepsiCo bets on women’s health
PepsiCo says women remain an under-studied demographic. Now the company is launching a five-year research effort to better understand hydration, body composition and hormonal influences on health
Emerging markets save the day for Unilever
Unilever sees modest Foods growth while progressing McCormick combination
Mondelēz issues urgent Cadbury recall over “undeclared” allergen
Cadbury Dairy Milk Oreo bars recalled following discovery of undeclared pistachio, prompting food safety investigation
Nestlé bets big on premiumisation as consumers trade up
Nestlé prioritises premiumisation as consumers seek quality, functionality and indulgence
6 ways a hotter Europe is transforming food and drink
Climate change is no longer a future threat for Europe’s food and drink. It’s already here, and it’s reshaping the way European food and drink operates
Four emerging trends to shape the future of beverage innovation
Four emerging trends are set to shape the future of innovation in the global beverage market, new research from Innova Market Insights has said
Are global coffee sustainability strategies falling short?
Coffee sustainability worldwide is at a crossroads, as prices fluctuate and concerns grow over climate change, farmer incomes and long-term supply resilience
Will dairy’s big 7 sink the cheese market?
As dairy’s biggest global players pivot to cheese, what does that mean for prices?
Nestlé drives KitKat growth with new launches
Nestlé expands KitKat sharing range as the confectionery giant ramps up innovation
Will coffee prices continue to rise?
A flurry of trading activity has led to a boost in coffee prices
McCormick reveals big plans and exec team for Unilever Foods merger
McCormick has announced a trio of major updates for the combined business, following the proposed merger with Unilever’s Foods business announced earlier this year.
Nestlé unveils €4.9bn drinks giant Peranel in portfolio shake-up
Nestlé announces new €4.9bn standalone water and premium beverages company, in partnership with Platinum Equity
5 functional snack trends for an ageing world
Older consumers are becoming one of the food industry’s fastest-growing demographics, prompting snack manufacturers to rethink everything from ingredients and nutrition to texture, packaging and portion sizes
Nestlé’s turnaround gains momentum despite profit drop
Nestlé delivers stronger organic growth and improving volumes in H1 2026, but net profit falls 31.4%
EFSA slashes TFA safety limits amid food contamination concerns
EFSA significantly lowers safe intake level for trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) as a result of “new scientific evidence”
Unilever-McCormick merger: Anti-trust consultation begins
The deal will be scrutinised for its impact on competition
Nestlé Purina invests £478M into new pet food factory
Nestlé Purina is investing 520 million CHF into a new Purina plant in Italy for the production of wet pet food for cats and dogs.
Oreo goes beyond biscuits with major snacking push
Oreo expands beyond the biscuit aisle with mini snack bags
EUDR excludes palm oil waste – how is it used in agriculture?
Excluded from the EUDR scope, palm oil waste could find new opportunities in regenerative agriculture
What does ‘alcohol-free’ really mean?
The definition is under debate in the UK, as producers seek to align with other European countries
From Three Square Meals to the Snack Universe
The traditional three-meal day falls from favour as consumers choose spontaneous snacking
Cortisol: The viral trend that’s rewriting shopping lists
The internet’s favourite stress hormone is fuelling a fibre boom, and shoppers are being told to slow down and think again
Lindt hits pricing power limit as growth slows
Organic growth weakens as Lindt targets demand recovery
How heatwaves make it harder to keep food cool
High temperatures put pressure on cold chain storage but there are ways to ease it
World’s first global sustainability standard for glass unveiled
New proposals have been set out to help drive more sustainable glass production, while offering the industry consistency in measuring and reporting.
The climate shock that could reshape food costs until 2027
A strengthening El Niño is expected to drive the next wave of food inflation, leaving manufacturers with a narrowing window to protect margins before higher costs work their way through global supply chains