Crunching the numbers: A ‘snackshot’ of what’s driving the $156bn industry forward
SNAC International’s 2025 State of the Industry Report lifts the lid on the trends transforming this powerhouse sector
Archives for May 13, 2025
HHS’ RFK Jr: Upcoming dietary guidelines ‘will reflect the public interest’ not ‘special interests’
FDA and HHS could soon publish the much anticipated 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines, after Trump administration appointees have examined the recommendations ‘line-by-line’ and potentially recast them to be more consumer-focused rather than aimed at policy...
Spin, slump, SPOONS: Inside WK Kellogg’s make-or-break cereal play
Post-spin, WK Kellogg is making a bold play to redefine cereal as a health food. But can a marketing framework overcome falling sales, tariff pressures and consumer scepticism?
McCormick shakes up innovation strategy and expands crushed pepper portfolio
The flavor and spice giant follows up the success of its crushed jalapeno pepper with Hatch Chile Pepper and Thai Style Chili Pepper
UPF and NOVA should be ‘banned’ from use in food science
Finally, someone is taking the industry’s side in the fightback against UPF misuse
‘Super-sensorial’ indulgent foods pegged as major growth category in South East Asia
South East Asian consumers are placing ever-increasing value on sensorial experiences, particularly within indulgence categories such as confectionery and desserts.