Pringles prices: Who’s paying through the tube?
A new index comparing Pringles across 30 markets reveals hefty price gaps
Business
Food and beverage heading for a skills crisis
An ageing workforce, poor industry visibility, and a major skills disparity is putting food and beverage at risk
European cyber attacks: What F&B needs to do now
What do the attacks mean for food and beverage manufacturers and what action can they take?
Democrats face grocery affordability test as one-third of shoppers cut meals
As Democrats prepare to take control of Congress, new dunnhumby research shows mounting financial pressure is changing how Americans eat and shop
61% of business leaders say the food system isn’t ready for the next decade
Advanced manufacturing could help future-proof food security, says a new report
Brexit checks headed for scrapheap but big questions remain
Further progress has been made towards easing trade friction between UK and EU borders, with a deal to remove ‘post-Brexit checks’ now agreed in principle. Here’s everything we know so far.
Mondelēz Q3 profits surge amid surprise acquisition
Volume-led growth, rising profits and a surprise acquisition fuel Mondelēz momentum
Budget leaves F&B sector hungry for more support
The food and drink industry reacts to John Healey’s inaugural Budget as Chancellor.
European summer gives the Magnum Ice Cream Company a boost in Q3
The company’s trading update also reports strong growth from leading brands such as Magnum and Ben and Jerry’s
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Albertsons argues executive greed at Kroger killed the deal
The failed $24.6 billion deal is now a courtroom fight over whether Kroger executives’ potential payouts undermined efforts to win regulatory approval
Baker & Baker snaps up leading Scottish free-from manufacturer
One of the UK’s leading bakery product manufacturers, Baker & Baker, has acquired free-from specialist Lazy Day Foods.
Debunking snacking as we know it
Europe’s snack market expands from €187bn to €302bn in sales value when products beyond the traditional snack aisle are included, challenging manufacturers to rethink where growth will come from
How do you modernise a heritage brand without killing what made it famous?
Legacy can be priceless, but changing the wrong thing can destroy in months what took generations to build
Bimbo has the capacity but where are the bakery buyers?
Grupo Bimbo’s improving margins haven’t stopped North American volumes falling, leaving the bakery giant chasing different purchases while preparing for higher costs
Troubled David Wood Baking bought out by US finance firm
US-based finance firm Barings has completed its buyout of British food manufacturer David Wood Baking UK Limited.
Will Vandemoortele and Délifrance’s integration squeeze bakery buyers?
Vandemoortele and Délifrance have the scale to reshape frozen bakery, but customers will want to know how much of the benefit reaches their businesses
Can AI stop seasonal promotions wasting money?
AI can help brands create seasonal campaigns and check whether stores deliver them, but faster marketing won’t rescue an offer shoppers can’t find or don’t want
French supermarket fridges cyber attack: What it means for F&B
After cyber criminals took control of supermarket fridges across France, experts warn no part of the food supply chain is immune
Pip & Nut founder credits snacking expansion for profitable year
The nut butter challenger brand has reported its first operating profit as revenue grew by 50% year-on-year. Food Manufacture hears from founder Pip Murray on the factors behind the company’s successful year.
Big Food’s C-suite shake-up signals new era
From Nestlé to Ferrero, Big Food’s leadership structure is changing, as boards search for executives who can do more than just manage a business
Could PepsiCo’s snack turnaround offer a blueprint for its struggling beverage business?
As pricing changes, portfolio innovation and renewed investment help revive North American snack volumes, CEO Ramon Laguarta is looking to improve soft-drink performance through increased marketing, focused innovation and stronger execution
Can better bread build a better sandwich?
Demand for sourdough, better nutrition and distinctive formats is pushing sandwich makers to rethink what goes around the filling
Big Food warns growing scrutiny of ultra-processed foods could hit sales and costs
Campbell’s, PepsiCo, Conagra, Kraft Heinz and JM Smucker flag regulatory, consumer and litigation risks as debate over UPFs intensifies
Aldi lowers fall food prices despite cost pressures ahead
The discount grocer doubles down on value as retailers warn inflation pressures may return
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
Are GLP-1s creating Big Food’s next valuation trap?
GLP-1s are entering food industry due diligence, but buyers risk discounting resilient snack assets while overpaying for anything carrying a health halo
When food marketing slips into misinformation
New EU-funded research reveals how vague claims, hidden sponsorships and emotive content can mislead consumers – and where producers risk crossing the line
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
Rising food inflation to hit hard as impacts of Iran War and El Niño converge
Climate and geopolitical pressures are set to drive UK food inflation upwards into 2027 and beyond, according to the latest figures from the Institute of Grocery Distribution (IGD).
Africa beckons: 3 key insights for food firms eyeing the next billion
As an emerging market, Africa is often less mentioned than regions like Asia and Latin America — but there is a huge consumer population here for food firms to unlock
Food inflation may look tame, but rising CPG input costs suggest otherwise
August PPI data show relatively little movement in final-demand food prices, but sharp increases in grains, oilseeds, confectionery, diesel and select packaging inputs could put pressure on food and beverage makers in the months ahead
Inside the leadership strategies reshaping British baking
Britain’s first Bakery Leader of the Year finalists reveal what it takes to build stronger teams, resilient businesses and sustainable growth
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
Canada’s tariff retaliation puts US food and agriculture industries in a bind
Dairy and steel groups back aggressive US trade action, while broader agriculture groups warn that escalating tariffs and retaliation could threaten critical export markets
Is traditional snack advertising becoming obsolete?
Campbell’s is putting 85% of its working media budget into digital channels, reflecting Big Food’s changing approach to how brands are built and sold
Barilla’s Goodles acquisition reflects growing health food M&A trend
Barilla’s acquisition of Goodles signals the strategic players’ interest in emerging wellness food brands
The top 3 areas winning private label right now
Private label’s glow-up is winning shoppers with clean labels, high-protein products and trend-driven innovation that goes far beyond bargain pricing
Campbell’s Co slashes dividend, cuts jobs and raises prices in $500M savings push
The Campbell’s Company expects another year of declining sales and earnings as it launches a savings program, reshapes its portfolio and steps up investment behind its strongest brands
Big Food’s Big Reset: Why the industry’s changing faster than ever
From C-suite shake-ups to targeted acquisitions, Big Food is rethinking how to win in a rapidly changing market
Big Food’s colour promises are colliding with supply chain reality
The dye deadlines are closing in, but the alternatives aren’t ready
Hormel’s retail segment hit by Q3 commodity turkey and snack nut declines
Mixed fiscal Q3 results show a 2% decline in organic net sales as Hormel Foods navigates planned business exits and price elasticity
Why the former McVitie’s boss is betting on private label
Cem Karakaş once ran one of the world’s biggest branded snack groups; now he’s buying into the manufacturers helping retailers challenge them
Why food products live or die on shelf: A retailer’s perspective
Winning supermarket shelf space is difficult but keeping it can be considerably harder
Rizz, 6-7 and brainrot: Can food and drink speak internet without sounding cringe?
A viral buzzword can capture attention, but research suggests brands risk losing credibility when borrowed slang jars with the personality consumers already know
Target’s tariff refund reaches nearly $1 billion
The retailer’s new food strategy drives second consecutive quarter of growth, after five quarters of sales declines
Griffith Foods expands European presence with factory acquisition
US-based global ingredients specialist Griffith Foods is expanding its European presence with the acquisition of a new factory.
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
US snack giants find their fastest growth is no longer at home
Tariffs, weight-loss drugs and a more cautious US shopper are pushing the industry’s biggest names to chase growth in India, Latin America and Southeast Asia instead
New Trump tariffs ‘like deja vu’ according to food industry panel
As the administration replaces IEEPA duties with section 301 forced labor tariffs, food and beverage importers face renewed legal battles and supply chain uncertainty
Romesh Ranganathan-backed bakery chain part-saved from liquidation
Some Coughlans Bakery shops are set to reopen under a new name after being acquired by Janes Pantry from the liquidators.