News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology12-Feb-2026
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Whole food now at the heart of US nutrition policy
The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines focus on federal programs and procurement to drive whole-food consumption and reduce ultra-processed foods nationwide... Read more
UK private equity firm buys largest US private-label manufacturer for $2.9B – could it spark a wave of M&A?
Following its purchase of TreeHouse Foods’ meal-prep business for $950M in 2022, Investindustrial returns to purchase the rest... Read more
From breakfast staple to cultural treat: The reframing of sugary cereals in a MAHA era
Sugary cereals are no longer breakfast staples, but they’re not disappearing either... Read more
Unilever commits to food growth after strong 2025 performance
After shedding much of the food portfolio, Unilever is championing its remaining business in the segment... Read more
Nestlé, Mondelez, Mars, Barry Callebaut: Which chocolate giants are diversifying?
The cocoa crisis is winding down, but the biggest producers of chocolate still want to protect themselves in a volatile sector... Read more
From recalls to cold coffee: What to expect from Nestlé’s FY25 results
After a year marked by a CEO shake-up and its biggest ever product recall, the Swiss CPG major is embarking on a strategic reset in 2026... Read more
Permissible indulgence powers better-for-you boom
Explore the new supertrend that’s reshaping snacking... Read more
Kraft Heinz scraps breakup timeline to focus on turnaround
Following disappointing Q4 results and the potential exit of a major investor, new CEO Steve Cahillane redirects resources toward restoring growth and competitiveness... Read more
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Is breakfast still a meal? How consumer behavior is reshaping the category
Mintel research shows breakfast evolving from a product category into a flexible, behavior-driven eating occasion... Read more
From Godiva to Sweethearts, candy makers unwrap playful, premium and budget-friendly Valentine’s Day offerings
Following $5.2B in 2025 candy sales, brands are unveiling inventive products and campaigns to capture modern consumers’ hearts... Read more
FDA to re-examine controversial BHA preservative, a move advocates say is overdue
The long-awaited re-evaluation of butylated hydroxyanisole could preview the agency’s future approach to food additives flagged under federal and state chemical safety proposals... Read more
 Beans get rebrand as companies tap into protein- and fibermaxxing trends and GLP-1 user needs
From snackable lentils to refrigerated formats, brands are making legumes relevant again through convenience, creativity and nutrition... Watch now
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Global GLP-1 disruption
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