Lust for chocolate rising and Mondelēz International is ready to cash in
The chocolate giant’s latest State of Snacking report highlights the sector’s big indulgence push, sharing moments and love of chocolate as an essential snack
Archives for February 20, 2025
Snack attack: Why big bakery and snack brands keep getting sued
The bakery and snack sectors are facing an avalanche of lawsuits, with producers battling claims of deceptive marketing, unfair pricing and even food addiction allegations. Once seen as harmless indulgences, their products are now at the centre of legal...
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Tips to survive a failed crowdfund campaign
Choosing a funding model that aligns with a brand’s growth trajectory can be just as crucial as the product itself
PepsiCo tees up functional innovation with Gatorade & Propel
PepsiCo leverages Gatorade and Propel as an innovation platform to expand into more functional products while using recent acquisitions like Sabra to meet consumer demands for protein snacks
Can JM Smucker revitalize Hostess Brands?
Peanut butter and jelly maker JM Smucker remains bullish about Hostess Brands' long-term potential and synergistic benefits for the other iconic pantry staples in its diverse portfolio, despite the baked goods' slow start off the line following its...
UPFs: The front-of-pack battle brewing in the snack aisle
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) face mounting scrutiny as regulators push for transparency. Will front-of-pack labelling drive real change or just add red tape?