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News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology

02-Mar-2026

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TOP HEADLINES

More with less: Hormel and Utz downsize to grow efficiently

Strategic downsizing at Hormel, Utz and peers shows how fewer brands and plants can unlock efficiency, margin expansion and sustainable growth in packaged food... Read more

GLP-1s are quietly rewriting the grocery list

GLP-1 drugs are reshaping food demand, spending patterns and packaging strategy across the CPG landscape... Read more

Ferrero’s next move: Reshaping confectionery and snacking

From premiumisation to supply-chain control, Ferrero’s strategy is redefining the competitive landscape... Read more

Mars launches Impact Fund with cocoa farmers first to benefit

Mars invests in community resilience worldwide, starting with cocoa growers... Read more

Functional dairy’s next phase: From gut health to stress relief

Dairy is the largest segment in functional foods – so where is the category headed?... Read more

Smucker sues Trader Joe’s, as Uncrustables shifts from freezer to fridge

Smucker is retooling its $1B Uncrustables line for ready-to-eat convenience while battling knockoffs in the frozen PB&J arms race... Read more

Baking NPD: Protein muffins, pistachio nostalgia and cookie culture

Smaller households, impulse occasions and better-for-you cues are driving a new wave of baking innovation... See more

Lancet critique of 2025–30 Dietary Guidelines highlights health and policy gaps

The Lancet critique of 2025–30 Dietary Guidelines spotlights SNAP, equity and a widening policy divide... Read more

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Archer accelerates meat snack growth with $100M from JPMorgan Chase

Backed by a new manufacturing plant and rapid sales growth, the brand behind the “Stick to Real” campaign positions for $500M in sales as it scales meat stick production... Read more

Why CPGs need to design for AI discovery now

CPG brands must restructure product data and APIs to stay visible as AI pushes deeper into agentic commerce... Read more

What do CPG brands need to know about the updated FSMA 204?

FDA’s latest FSMA 204 updates give CPG brands clearer guidance on digital traceability, compliance timelines and new exemptions impacting dairy processing.... Read more

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Global GLP-1 disruption

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