Chocolate is front-running US-Canada trade breakdown
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
Business
Heineken CEO steps down
Heineken CEO Dolf van den Brink will step down in May. A search for his successor is under way
Nestlé’s reputation in danger over global infant formula recall
The CPG major faces the biggest product recall in its history - and investors want answers
Barry Callebaut: The rumoured split that could change chocolate
Could Barry Callebaut’s next move reshape the future of chocolate and snacks?
Can Kingsmill and Hovis really share a loaf?
A fast-tracked CMA investigation has thrown Associated British Foods’ planned takeover of Hovis into deep regulatory water and exposed how brittle the UK bread market has become
Sugar, stocks and scrutiny: Mondelez, Kraft and General Mills caught in Trump’s nutrition reset
The market reaction to Donald Trump’s dietary overhaul isn’t about kale versus cookies – it’s about whether Washington has finally decided the packaged food sector needs firmer rules, not friendlier guidance
How the ‘Dyson of dairy’ reinvented butter and why cottage cheese is next
Born from a viral video and built like a modern CPG, All Things Dairy’s is using social‑first brand building, clean‑label processing and protein‑aligned innovation to move the needle in a commoditised category
Beckham’s snack play: How BEEUP plans to sting the competition
Forget celebrity sidelines, David Beckham’s actually in the test kitchen: CEO Peter Stearns lifts the lid on how that shapes BEEUP’s next phase
World’s top 30 food-tech companies revealed
From AI-powered ingredient discovery to zero-waste packaging and next-gen proteins, the top 30 global food-tech list showcases the game-changing technologies shaping the future of food
Snackquake: PepsiCo’s 20% SKU chop signals a value reset in American snacking
PepsiCo’s deal with Elliott Investment Management has triggered sweeping cuts to its snack portfolio and a shift toward sharper pricing
3 strategies bolstering Campbell’s snack portfolio amid category slowdown
Targeted innovation, seasonal flavors and premiumization are delivering “worth-it” experiences to help maintain share even as snack volumes soften
Trump orders sweeping probe into food price-fixing as grocery costs threaten GOP
Facing voter frustration and political risk, the White House directs DOJ and FTC to investigate potential price-fixing across the food chain as Republicans brace for midterm pressure
Brands are sitting on a YouTube goldmine – so why isn’t anyone posting?
A sweeping analysis shows food brands are sitting on huge untapped YouTube potential and missing basic optimization steps that could transform their reach
Opinion
What’s next for The Magnum Ice Cream Company?
Now that the Magnum Company has officially spun out from Unilever, what’s its direction of travel?
Mars-Kellanova merger “approved unconditionally”
Mars seals €31bn Kellanova deal after EU approval - what does this mean for snacking’s future?
Why AI might fix the slowest part of R&D
Cocoa volatility and fast-changing label demands are squeezing R&D timelines. Barry Callebaut’s partnership with NotCo points to a new, AI-assisted path forward
Christmas crisps at risk after second KP strike vote this year
A fresh strike vote at KP’s Billingham plant has raised concerns over whether popular chip brands will be fully stocked in the run-up to Christmas
Smucker’s Sweet Baked Snacks take a hit as Hostess reset bites into Q2
The J.M. Smucker Co.’s latest results show a business broadly on track, but its Sweet Baked Snacks segment is clearly in the painful middle of a reset
Emmi Group acquires The English Cheesecake Company
Emmi will play in the lucrative UK retail desserts sector in addition to foodservice
Hershey’s salty strategy
The confectionery giant’s latest move – snapping up LesserEvil – pulls it deeper into the everyday snacking landscape it’s been circling for years
Domino’s switches up the toppings as UK boss exits
A leadership shift lands as the UK pizza chain tries to find momentum in a delivery market that’s proving tougher than expected
Big results for small budgets: How Crave Ventures helps emerging CPG brands scale
Service-for-equity model gives founders access to marketing, branding, PR and retail expertise without upfront capital
5 pillars powering private label’s ‘super cycle’ growth
Savvy consumers are looking for more than discounts – smart products and marketing can drive loyalty, according to Kantar
General Mills, WK Kellogg & Ferrero spark a fresh fight for the breakfast bowl
Once the poster child for easy mornings, breakfast cereal has been losing shelf swagger. Now a new wave of innovation, investment and protein-packed reinvention is pushing the category back into the spotlight
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
Hain Celestial shows signs of stabilization amid brand shake-up
The maker of Celestial Seasonings and Garden Veggie Snacks narrowed losses as restructuring gains traction
Brewing loyalty: How coffee is powering bakery footfall
Coffee’s not just a pick-me-up anymore. It’s helping bakeries pull ahead in a slowing market
Snack to the future: How startups go from local crave to global shelf
Building a snack brand people love is one thing. Scaling it globally without losing your grip – or your supply chain – is another
Sustainability gets real: It’s crunch time for Europe’s snack makers
New ESA president Christopher Gosau says the region’s snack makers must turn bold sustainability promises into measurable progress or risk losing credibility
Twinings and Kingsmill owner ABF could spin off food business
The company may separate its fashion business from food
Canada’s bakers are done playing defense
The Baking Association of Canada’s new Executive Council isn’t just another talking shop – it’s a wake-up call for the nation’s $21.5bn bakery sector to stop firefighting and start leading
A splinter too far: Tyson’s corn dog recall bites back
A splinter in a corn dog might sound trivial – until it lands in court, potentially costing millions and shaking consumer trust in food safety
Kraft Heinz fights weak demand with marketing blitz
The food manufacturing giant plans to divide into two companies by the second half of 2026
Mondelēz rethinks new product development and distribution strategy as US consumers cut back on snacks
The snack giant will expand value offerings, boost innovation in better-for-you products and indulgent items, and refine promotions to reignite growth
Inside discount retailer Lidl US’ recipe for success: Fresh, value and focus
From SKU rationalization to supplier partnerships and front-line empowerment, CEO Joel Rampoldt is reshaping Lidl US’ playbook for sustainable growth and earning consumer loyalty along the way
Can AI finally stop bakeries from getting burnt by price spikes?
An AI-powered insurance tool is giving bakeries a way to cap chaos in wheat, butter and packaging prices – finally turning forecasts into action
General Mills bets big on overlooked consumers to drive next wave of growth
The CPG giant is adapting products, pack sizes and marketing to place aging consumers, GLP-1 users and Hispanic shoppers at the center of its fiscal 2026 plans
How big is the GLP-1 wave going to get, really?
As usage of weight loss medications surges and new therapies emerge, food businesses face a once-in-a-generation opportunity – or risk being left behind
Postcard from Las Vegas: Bakeries are playing to win
In the city of jackpots and neon, the newest high rollers are made of butter, sugar and vanilla not poker chips
Warburtons cements its grip on UK bakery with Roberts acquisition
Warburtons has acquired Roberts Bakery’s Ilkeston site, expanding its specialty bread capacity as Britain’s bakery market continues to consolidate
Rebel Baker named Scotland’s Start Up Loans Ambassador
Allergen-free bakery The Rebel Baker, based in Ayr, has been named Scotland’s Start Up Loans Ambassador.
Roberts Bakery lands a lifeline
The century-old bread maker’s been pulled back from the brink after a rescue deal secured hundreds of jobs and gave new life to one of Britain’s best-known bakery brands
When cocoa and eggs get costly, bakers get creative
Commodity shocks, shifting diets and a hunger for nostalgia are forcing bakers to rethink their recipes and proving that innovation thrives under pressure
Opinion
The snackdown: Mars may win EU approval but retailers will decide Pringles’ fate
The European Commission may be ready to wave through Mars’ $36 billion takeover of Kellanova, but in Europe’s snack aisles, the regulator isn’t the kingmaker. The retailers are
The great color reckoning: America’s breakup with fake dyes
With US states set to ban or label synthetic dyes, Sensient CEO Paul Manning unpacks the economics, supply pressures and sensory science driving America’s shift to natural color
PepsiCo to invest in functional health and appoint new CFO following Q3 earnings
In its third quarter results, the multinational has beaten expectations in several key areas, but problems remain
Opinion
The snackdown: What happens when activists come to buy a baguette
Activist investors have developed an appetite for food-to-go and SSP Group, the company behind Upper Crust, is suddenly on the menu
Will Roberts Bakery survive in any form?
A leading insolvency expert warns that while the Roberts brand may live on, the 138-year-old family bakery is likely to be broken up and dissolved as administrators move in
Ferrero’s WK Kellogg takeover has everyone talking
With Ferrero’s $3.1 billion deal for WK Kellogg done and dusted, the cereal aisle is buzzing again and competitors are scrambling to figure out what this means for the rest of Big Food
Warburtons circles Roberts: Is Britain’s bread market about to get even smaller?
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