News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries
Kraft Heinz outlined a $600 million investment plan across pricing, R&D, marketing and sales to revive US market share, accelerate innovation and scale successful models from Canada, Europe and emerging markets.
Nestlé celebrates strong results and a sharper strategy, but crisis casts shadow over the food and beverage giant’s future
Automation is reshaping bakery production, but new skills demands and training gaps are limiting the productivity gains manufacturers expected
A paused split, a new CEO and Berkshire Hathaway heading for the exit – all eyes are on Kraft Heinz’s next move
Dietary Guidelines pose a challenge for formulators around non-nutritive sweeteners
Industrial and informal bakeries across Africa are expanding and adapting fast as bread solidifies its position as a critical, high‑volume breakfast staple
Reese family sends open letter to Hershey, challenging whether the confectionery giant is protecting the Reese’s legacy
Functional chocolate is stepping into the spotlight. Discover the ingredients, trends and early innovators reshaping the future of indulgence
After shedding much of the food portfolio, Unilever is championing its remaining business in the segment
Opinion
GLP-1 drugs are shrinking appetites at scale, but they’re also exposing how thin modern nutrition really is and the food industry can’t dodge the consequences
Unilever enters a transition year as the company seeks to accelerate growth after its ice cream spin-off
New CEO Hein Schumacher enters a company in decline. Here are the five decisive moves that could put the world’s biggest chocolate maker back on track
After years of acquisitions and declining sales, the health-focused food company is narrowing its portfolio and using the proceeds to shore up its balance sheet
From Peyton Manning to a polar bear, there’s plenty in store for Super Bowl LX
SA bread makers are investing in mega-bakeries to cut costs, boost efficiency and serve rising regional demand while navigating price sensitivity and infrastructure constraints
New product development
From flavour‑rich snacking formats to revived retro favourites and seasonal gifting, manufacturers are responding with NPD that blends familiarity with modern twists
Berkshire Hathaway’s move to exit sends shockwaves through industry - what does it mean for the future of Big Food?
The detection of cereulide in a batch of Aptamil infant formula pushes Danone deeper into the crisis
Two dairy majors have pulled infant formula products as cereulide fears spread beyond Nestlé
Diet Trends
Study highlights how fiber, convenience-driven healthy meals and mood-boosting products are redefining better-for-you trends
As US-Canada tariffs grind on with no obvious exit, chocolate makers are quietly redrawing supply chains and exposing a deeper fault line running through food
From autonomous R&D to real‑time supply chain resilience, AI is redefining the rules of food and beverage. Is industry ready for the next era?
Mars and Kellanova join forces in a landmark deal set to reshape the global snacking industry
As consumers redefine premium chocolate through taste, ethics and wellness, everyday indulgence is replacing special-occasion luxury – opening the door for brands and retailers to grow margins, build loyalty and differentiate in a tightening,...
Emmi will play in the lucrative UK retail desserts sector in addition to foodservice
Kaya Rebel, a Singapore start-up, makes lower-sugar, higher-protein coconut jams infused with global flavours as it eyes growth in tourism retail
The ingredients sector is weathering some of its toughest headwinds yet - but beneath the turbulence lie clear, compelling opportunities for growth
Spain’s Supreme Court has given Grupo Bimbo exclusive rights to the word ‘Donut’ – igniting debate over who owns the language of food
The company may separate its fashion business from food
The tradeshow featured hundreds of innovative new products at the Cool New Snacks preview room
Cocoa’s up, eggs are unpredictable and consumers still want it all. Ardent Mills’ Matt Schueller reveals how data – not luck – is driving the next wave of bakery innovation
Microbes are moving from background biology to bakery’s next big advantage - driving cleaner labels, longer shelf life and smarter sustainability
The Magnum Ice Cream Company’s biggest global rival has gone from strength to strength in the face of market challenges – here’s how the Nestlé co-owned company drives growth
Protein innovation remains at the fore for most brands, but diversification into spoonables and beverage formats was notable this year
Opinion
Activist investors have developed an appetite for food-to-go and SSP Group, the company behind Upper Crust, is suddenly on the menu
As Roberts Bakery teeters on the brink of administration, Warburtons has reportedly been circling its specialty breads factory. With ABF also eyeing Hovis in a £75m rescue play, Britain’s bread market faces a new era of consolidation
Las Vegas became a proving ground for AI, automation and sustainability. ABA and BEMA argue the industry’s future depends on marrying technology with tradition
Once heralded as a category disruptor, Kerry’s hybrid dairy brand Smug is being reinvented into a 100% dairy affair. Here’s why
Less than three months after the acquisition announcement, WK Kellogg is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ferrero
The company is still recovering from a devastating recall in 2023 and focusing on the future
Sustainable September
Climate roadmaps, community kitchens and cleaner labels – Sustainable September showcases how bakery and snacks are delivering for consumers, the planet and communities, proving collaboration is the real gamechanger
IBIE 2025 lands in Las Vegas this October with fresh pavilions, global talent, big competitions and the innovations set to shape baking’s future
Weight-loss drugs are billed as a $150bn threat to bakery and snacks, but so far the impact looks more hype than reality.
The $85m New York protein bar startup from RXBar’s Peter Rahal is battling a lawsuit in the Southern District of New York over its control of a key fat substitute
In the food and beverage aisle where taste and packaging helps brands stand out, sonic branding may help cut through the noise and forge emotional connections with consumers
With a new $240m Nature’s Bakery plant opening in Utah and a $36bn Kellanova deal underway, Mars is laying the groundwork for a US snack empire
The deal that closed on November 7, 2023 is now under fire as sales slump, losses mount and legal investigations heat up - raising serious questions for food‑industry M&A
Lunchbox legends are back and this year’s lineup is smarter, cleaner and more fun than ever. From pizza-flavored crunch to fruit-packed favorites, these snacks earn full marks from kids and parents alike
Startups are rewriting the snack rulebook with science, sustainability and serious shelf appeal. From fiber-hacking enzymes to protein-rich ice creams, these are the bold ideas catching the industry’s attention
Bakers face the ultimate juggling act, pressurized into doing more with less – while consumers want it all, and want it now