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20-Apr-2026

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TOP HEADLINES

3 strategies to help CPG marketers drive breakthrough results with less money

Tighter budgets, fragmented media and shrinking attention spans are forcing brands to rethink marketing success... Listen now

Is microwave popcorn ready for disruption? Opopop thinks so

Next-generation microwavable popcorn brand Opopop got a big boost in March with nationwide distribution at Walmart, a launch that has kept the company innovating... Read more

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Pleasure with purpose: How enjoyment and functional nutrition are redefining the future of food

Consumers are more health-focused than ever, but refuse to sacrifice sensory enjoyment. How is ‘pleasure with purpose’ redefining the future of food?... Read more

Kerrygold drives profit growth at Ornua

Brand power pays off for the Irish dairy major, which has navigated a turbulent year to come out stronger... Read more

Functional beverages: The 5 overarching trends defining the next generation of drinks

What are the forces shaping the functional drinks of the future?... Read more

PepsiCo proves new playbook works as price cuts and innovation drive sales

Price cuts, cleaner ingredients and bold flavors drove Q1 gains for PepsiCo as consumers seek affordability, function and comfort... Read more

GLP-1 ‘Halo effect’: Users positively impact household eating habits

An Acosta Group report shows that GLP-1 drugs are improving users’ relationship with food and how they feel about their personal appearance... Read more

10 iconic food and drink brands that flopped worldwide

From New Coke to Crystal Pepsi, even the biggest brands can fail fast... Read more

USDA creates Office of Seafood to boost US seafood competitiveness

The new office will streamline access to USDA programs for seafood producers and align efforts across federal agencies to strengthen the domestic seafood sector... Read more

CEO churn exposes growing cracks in Big Food’s growth model

Leadership changes across Big Food are starting to look less like succession and more like a response to cracks in the growth model.... Watch now

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.... Read more

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US patent for Solar Foods’ air-based protein production opens door for scaling

The approval gives the Finnish company exclusive rights to produce its air-derived Solein protein in the US and reinforces its intellectual property position as it prepares for major factory expansion... Read more

Walmart revamps private label as shoppers redefine what ‘value’ means

Packaging overhaul comes as inflation-weary consumers, including higher earners, turn to private label for lower prices without sacrificing quality... Read more

Albertsons’ digital strategy helps hold sales steady even as shoppers pull back

Targeted pricing, AI-driven personalization and loyalty gains help offset demand pressure from rising fuel costs, higher prices due to tariffs and shifting consumer behavior... Read more

Hershey US president exits amid profits slide and brand backlash

Andrew Archambault’s unexpected departure comes as Hershey grapples with profit declines and reputational pressures... Read more

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Sweetness Reimagined: Using Sweet Proteins to Meet Evolving Consumer Needs

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06-May-2026

UPCOMING EDITORIAL WEBINARS

Healthy ageing - nutrition for longevity and vitality

This session explores how nutrition can help maintain muscle mass, cognitive function, bone health and metabolic resilience.

07-May-2026

Feeding the future with fibre

This session dives into the fibre renaissance, spotlighting novel sources, prebiotic innovations and formulation strategies that make fibre-rich products more appealing and effective.

10-Jun-2026

ON-DEMAND WEBINARS

Navigating the GLP-1 Disruption: What Future-Ready Leaders Need to Know

GLP-1 is driving new product innovation and “GLP-1 friendly” positioning across food, beverage, and supplements.

08-Apr-2026

Performance pet food

This session explores how ingredients like microbiome modulators, botanicals, and targeted vitamins are being used to suppot immunity, digestion, cognition, and overall vitality in pets.

31-Mar-2026

5 Trends Indicating the Ready Meals Segment is Heating Up Fast

Consumers have never wanted convenience more than they do now, and this is reflected in their food choices. Ready meals have been a staple for decades, but the modern versions are a vast improvement over TV dinners.

25-Mar-2026

Spotlight On - Mouthfeel Masterclass: The Unlock to Making Tasty Foods Healthier

Hear from Tate & Lyle’s reformulation experts across marketing, nutrition, sensory science and applications, plus behavioral scientist Richard Shotton. Walk away with practical strategies to make healthier foods tastier.

24-Mar-2026

The frontiers of functional dairy

This webinar explores the latest advances - from bioactive peptides and high-protein formulations to probiotics, postbiotics, and immune-boosting ingredients.

05-Mar-2026

Functional ingredients on the health frontline

Join us as we examine where innovation is happening, which health outcomes are gaining traction, and how brands can balance efficacy, regulation and consumer trust.

19-Feb-2026

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