News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology11-Jul-2025
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Tariffs topple another CPG giant: Conagra bows under soaring inflation and falling consumer sentiment
Tariffs, combined with intensifying inflation, plummeting consumer sentiment and renewed supply chain snarls wiped out gains meticulously rebuilt by Conagra Brands in the first half of the year, causing the maker of iconic brands like Pam, Reddi-wip and Hunt’s to miss earnings per share and revenue expectations in its fourth quarter... Read more
How condiment makers are scaling flavor and rethinking the sauce aisle
Specialty sauce brands are no longer simply pushing Scoville levels – they are telling sourcing stories, building in-house capacity and tuning into regional palates to shake up sleepier aspects of the category... Read more
2025’s biggest food & drink M&A deals so far
From billion-dollar beverage buyouts to bold wellness bets, 2025’s food and drink M&A deals reveal what’s shaping the future of the industry... Read more
Synthetic dyes are out. Here’s who’s in and how they’re achieving it
Major food companies like General Mills, Kraft Heinz, Conagra and Smucker are leading a sweeping shift away from synthetic colours. Here’s where the US food industry stands right now... Read more
Fortified dairy: What you need to know, from methods to consumer perceptions
Fortifying dairy products with bioactives such as vitamins and probiotics not only enhances nutritional value but paves the way for next-gen formulations... Read more
 ‘Let it go, to let it grow’ – Auria’s Malaysian Kitchen founder shares how to delegate to avoid being relegated
‘The biggest aha moment that I’ve had in my business. If you are holding on to it, it can’t grow. You have to let it go, to let it grow. And that means hiring people,’ Founder Auria Abraham shares in this Startup Spotlight... Watch now
5 trends powering the wellness market to reach $9 trillion
The future of wellness is personal, science-backed and value-driven... Read more
It’s official: Ferrero buys Kellogg in $3bn deal
The rumours are true. Ferrero Group in Europe is acquiring cereals major WK Kellogg in North America... Read more
Bold flavors, heritage roots & supply chain flexibility shape spice trends at the Summer Fancy Food Show
Spice brands tap into global curiosity, heritage storytelling and small-batch strategy to stand out in the booming category... Read more
5 game-changing retail trends brands and retailers can’t ignore
Retailers must embrace omnichannel strategies to thrive in an evolving landscape... Read more
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How are brands navigating coffee prices?
Copper Moon Coffee, Golden Valley Farms and Seattle Strong discuss how they are approaching fluctuating coffee prices... Read more
 When life gives you peppers: WIPS turns a family recipe into a scalable brand
The startup brings generations-old family recipes of West Indies hot sauce to shelves with support from the entrepreneurial community... Watch now
How King Arthur Baking Co. built a more resilient supply chain – and why relationships still matter most
The flour company reveals why strong supplier relationships and smart cross-functional planning – not just inventory – are the backbone of a resilient food business... Read more
The decline in children’s cereal nutrition and the rise of sweet tooth appeal
There is white space for healthier children’s cereals, but will consumers buy them?... Read more
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Pesticide-related compliance incidents continue to rise, and the stakes have never been higher. With thousands of pesticide maximum residue level (MRL) changes happening every week, the food industry faces a rapidly shifting regulatory landscape1. One misstep could mean product recalls, legal consequences, or loss of...
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