Nestlé tops TIME’s food and drink company ranking
Drinks businesses fill almost half the sector’s top 20, while chocolate and confectionery companies also make a strong showing in TIME’s 2026 list
Grupo Bimbo
From breadbasket to growth market: How Grupo Bimbo, Nestlé and General Mills are redrawing LATAM’s food map
Turning LATAM’s abundant resources into growth will demand resilient farms, local production and sharper market choices
Big Food’s colour promises are colliding with supply chain reality
The dye deadlines are closing in, but the alternatives aren’t ready
Grupo Bimbo bets on the net-zero bakery
The world’s biggest bakery manufacturer is testing hydrogen-fired ovens, regenerative agriculture and cleaner transport in its push to decarbonise industrial bread
Grupo Bimbo bets on China’s shift to ‘eating right’
As Chinese shoppers trade bulk buying for clean label, better-for-you bakery, the Mexican giant is investing to keep pace with a market forecast to top ¥900bn ($130bn) by 2030
From Grupo Bimbo to Warburtons: The billion-dollar battle for the bakery of the future
As conventional bread sales stagnate across mature markets, the world’s biggest bakery groups are committing billions to factories, digital systems and new product formats – a race for flexibility, not volume
From Mars to Intersnack: Are family dynasties becoming food’s new dealmakers?
As public markets keep discounting listed food companies, family-controlled giants are stepping in with the patience – and the premiums – to buy them
Grupo Bimbo: The bread giant that isn’t afraid of the store brand
Grupo Bimbo says it’s thriving alongside private label’s rise across the US grocery aisle, even as store brands outsell it in parts of its own core bread category
Grupo Bimbo claims category first with US clean label overhaul
The world’s biggest bakery company says it will become the first in its category to remove artificial colours, flavours, preservatives and emulsifiers across such a broad portfolio of everyday baked goods by the end of 2028
Grupo Bimbo commits $1bn to US despite growing unease over Trump-era business climate
At a time when many manufacturers are slowing investment plans or waiting out economic uncertainty, Grupo Bimbo is doing the opposite in the US.
PepsiCo, Nestlé and Coca-Cola double down on Mexico as food players chase growth and stability
Mexico is drawing billions from the world’s biggest F&B companies, but behind the investment wave sits a more complex mix of cost pressure, regulation and an increasingly competitive domestic landscape.
Why Big Food is reformulating growth not just recipes
From halted breakups to billion-dollar buyouts, the world’s biggest food groups aren’t just tweaking products, they’re rethinking how growth works
The Ozempic effect reaches the bread aisle: Bimbo redesigns bakery for GLP-1 users
The world’s biggest baker says GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are already reshaping how people eat, so it’s redesigning bread and snacks to keep up
Flavour first, fibre close behind: Bakery resets for 2026
Bakery’s next growth phase won’t be driven by a single mega-trend, but by flavour authority, fibre credibility and formats that make everyday indulgence feel justified
The 2026 reset: Why protein strategy is now a structural business challenge
Protein has become expected – and delivering it at scale without breaking flavour, cost or compliance is testing manufacturers like never before
World’s biggest bakery companies: who’s really got the proof in 2026
Bakery looks like a steady, staple business, until you follow the money. In 2026, a small group of companies controls an outsized share of the world’s bread, buns and baked goods, and the distance between the leaders and the rest is still growing
Baked into law: Why only Bimbo can sell a ‘donut’ in Spain
Spain’s Supreme Court has given Grupo Bimbo exclusive rights to the word ‘Donut’ – igniting debate over who owns the language of food
Why brands are dropping synthetic dyes ahead of regulation
Synthetic dyes may still be legal but shifting consumer trends and rising US state-level pressures mean bakery and snack brands aren’t waiting for mandates to start cleaning up their color palettes
Grupo Bimbo shakes up its top ranks in Mexico and the US
The world’s biggest bakery group is ushering in a new era, installing a new chief at the helm in Mexico and announcing a major handover at Bimbo Bakeries USA
Protein, please: NPD with real muscle
Protein’s still flexing hard, but it’s left the gym and hit the grocery aisle
Opinion
The snackdown: Apparently, we forgot what potato chips are made from
Turns out, more than half of us didn’t know chips are made from potatoes – and now food brands are scrambling to remind us what we’re actually eating
NPD report: Bread innovation goes big on protein, purpose and planet
A new study is changing what bakers know about sourdough, while a wave of launches from Thomas’ to Sara Lee is proving bread can be nutritious, inventive and purposeful all at once
Press start to snack: Inside the $200 billion gaming boom brands can’t ignore
Ahead of FoodNavigator-USA’s free webinar ‘Fueling Fun: Connecting with Esports Enthusiasts and Everyday Gamers FTW’ (October 15), we look at how brands from Doritos to Heinz are stepping inside the $200bn gaming economy
Fright club: Halloween 2025 NPD gets bold, boozy and baked
Halloween spending is set to smash records this year, and brands are responding with limited edition launches designed to thrill. From eerie éclairs to glow-in-the-dark Goldfish, 2025’s NPD lineup is frightfully inventive
Flavor bombs: 11 snack launches that push the taste envelope
From swicy seaweed to smoky crisps and cupcake bites, these NPD show flavor is still the ultimate snack currency
The snackdown
Snacklash: Why Big Food’s boldest deals are being rethought
As scrutiny mounts over Bimbo’s stalled bid for Wickbold, Mars’ frozen takeover of Kellanova and Smucker’s costly Hostess misfire, the M&A playbook in bakery and snacks is under serious pressure - from regulators, consumers and the market itself
Grupo Bimbo: The $20bn bakery giant turning processed food on its head
With 99% of its portfolio now additive-free and a strategy built for a world turning against ultra-processed foods, the Mexican company is quietly reshaping the global food game
Loblaw and Mondelez settle for millions in bread and cracker scandals
The food industry is feeling the heat as consumers cash in on price-fixing and label deception settlements
Hot for honey: How the flavour is creating a buzz for World Bee Day
It’s World Bee Day on 20 May and there’s never been a sweeter time to celebrate honey’s starring role in snacks and bakery treats. From mellow and floral to spicy and bold, honey (especially the trending hot honey) is buzzing in everything from chocolate...
Global reformulation snapshot: Who’s actually making bakery & snacks healthier
From soft sugar cuts to bold sodium slashes, the push to make baked goods and snacks better for us is heating up but progress depends on where you look
Record Q1: Bimbo’s balancing act pays off
The Mexican bakery giant posted record Q1 sales by straddling a divided market - offsetting US softness with sharp growth in Latin America. From budget loaves to premium brioche, Bimbo is playing both ends to keep its global edge
Crave-worthy & unapologetic: 9 new snacks that bring the flavour
This season’s snack drops aren’t playing it safe: think bold, indulgent and packed with personality. Ready to turn up the flavour for the warmer months ahead?
From mochi to muffins: Vanilla takes the lead in 2025 NPD
World Vanilla Day is back on 10 April and brands are celebrating with a wave of bold, creamy, vanilla-forward innovations
Why ethics matter now more than ever: Bimbo, PepsiCo & Kellanova lead 2025’s Most Ethical Companies
Grupo Bimbo, PepsiCo, Kellanova, JM Smucker, Hershey, Ingredion and ADM are standing out in the food industry by proving that ethics and profitability go hand in hand
Crunch, chew or dunk: The boldest cookies from Oreo, Tim Tam, Doughlicious & more
Cookies are evolving faster than ever, from nostalgic classics like Oreo and Tim Tam to bold new innovations like ranch-flavoured cookies and protein-packed dough
Grupo Bimbo’s high-stakes gamble: Can it conquer the US while betting big on China?
The world’s largest baking company is navigating trade tensions and sluggish growth in North America while aggressively expanding into China’s booming food sector. Can it juggle both superpowers without losing its grip on either?
Why big food like Mondelēz and Unilever are obsessed with India
India is a chocolate box of opportunity for global food and beverage manufacturers. Its mix of youth, a booming middleclass and rising disposable incomes is an especially delicious recipe irresistible to FMCG corporates hellbent on growing revenues and...
Has Wonder declared war on Hostess, Little Debbie and Entenmann’s?
Wonder, a historic name in the American bread industry, is venturing into the competitive sweet snacks market. How will this bold move impact established leaders like Hostess, Little Debbie, and Entenmann’s?
Maple Leaf Foods and Canada Bread lock horns in court
At the heart of the Canadian high-stakes legal battle lies a defamation lawsuit and allegations of involvement in a 14-year bread price-fixing scheme
Rethinking bread: How bakers are leading the charge to combat the obesity crisis
As bread remains a staple in diets worldwide, the push to make it healthier is gaining momentum in the bakery industry. Could smarter formulations be the key to improving public health?
News shorts: Bimbo’s acquisitions and the African Cocoa Marketplace
In this roundup, we take a look at the world’s largest bakery manufacturer expanding LATAM footprint; Campbell’s proposed name change; pladis’ focus in MENAI; and how Boundless nabbed the #1 spot in the UK’s gut-health snacks sector.
Grupo Bimbo, W.K. Kellogg and PepsiCo: How bakery and snack giants are driving innovation through awards and accelerators
In an industry driven by taste and trends, how are bakery and snack leaders setting new standards and rewarding excellence?
How Grupo Bimbo’s presence has shaped India’s bakery market
Since its entry into India in 2017, the Mexican bakery giant has not only reshaped the country’s bread market’s competitive landscape, but also driven innovation and efficiency in the sector.
What’s hitting the shelves? New product launches from heart-healthy pretzels to ice cream snacks for canines
From grain-free pretzels crafted with superfood ingredients, to a snack that delivers a trifecta texture experience of fruit, boba and gel, to ensuring dogs are as well considered as their owners, we take a look at some of the latest launches in the...
The trending treats for Fourth of July: From swicy to the pretzel bun
Inflation has been running hot and while some relief is evident, consumers are exhausted by high food prices. That’s not to say that Americans are eating fewer burgers (they consume more than 50 billion every year), but forced to trade down to save...
NPD: What’s sweetening the bakery aisle?
Globally, teatime continues to maintain its relevance in modern society, providing an opportunity to socialize with family and friends, foster a sense of community and relaxation. And as consumers get more adventurous with their tastebuds, bakery...
Daniel Servitje steps down as CEO of Grupo Bimbo
After more than four decades with his family-owned business, Daniel Javier Servijte Montull is passing on the CEO baton, having built up an impressive legacy: Bimbo today is 8x larger than when he became CEO in 1997, has completed 93 acquisitions and...
Lessons learned: How a small South African biltong producer won its court battle against Grupo Bimbo
Vanderbijlpark-based Takis Biltong scored a major victory in a trademark battle over the Mexican conglomerate – the largest bakery manufacturer in the world – in the South African Supreme Court of Appeal late last year. We contacted the plaintiff’s...