Mondelēz explores Hershey acquisition
The Oreo and Ritz brand owner is reportedly eyeing a gamechanging acquisition of The Hershey Company
Archives for December 9, 2024
Is government HFSS obsession unhealthy?
HFSS cuts have been high on government healthcare agendas for years now. But is the rush to reformulate doing more harm than good?
USDA orders mandatory raw milk testing for H5N1
A new federal order has been issue requiring nation-wide milk testing in a bid to tackle the bird flu outbreak in dairy cattle
‘We’re doing well in a tough environment’: Quorn’s new CEO on the past and future of the brand
Quorn’s new CEO, David Flochel, explains how the brand has lasted so long, and what’s in store for the future.
Biotech processing innovation: Brevel, SuperMeat share scalability progress
Biotech companies like Brevel, SuperMeat and others are improving their fermentation processes, unlocking manufacturing and scaling efficiencies, which can lead to further progress.
Food-Tech In Focus
Vertical farm Oishii expands into Harris Teeter stores, plans to unveil Tokyo R&D hub
Oishii’s retail expansion into Harris Teeter locations across Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia this fall, along with the planned 2025 opening of its R&D center in Tokyo, Japan, highlights the company’s dynamic growth and its role in increasing...
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast
Mandatory front-of-pack nutrition labeling is coming – how should brands prepare?
FDA is under pressure to require standardized science-based, front-of-pack labeling to help consumers interpret nutrition information on food products – but what will the mandate mean for packaged food brands?
Mondelēz International’s share earnings cut as cocoa costs predicted to rise
Hope for a cocoa price slump is dwindling as commodity analysts predict a price-boosting run on the brown stuff.
How the EU can strengthen authenticity and transparency with ingredients
Paid for by European Union
Consumers are learning more about gut health and the effects of overly processed foods. How can EU help producers promote ingredient transparency to ensure consumer trust?
Mondelēz International appoints new European president
Global confectionery giant Mondelēz International has announced its new executive vice president and president for Europe.
Start-up pitch
How HydroWatt Zero is supporting innovators to protect food security
Future food security is under serious threat. But industry innovators are fighting to revolutionise the food system and change the story. Discover more...
Cheapflation: How this economic phenomenon is impacting F&B
Cheapflation is having a major impact on consumer and manufacturer behaviour. So what is it and how long will it last?
Our Top 10 APAC food and beverage industry food safety and security stories in 2024
We reveal the top 10 most-read food safety and security stories from the APAC food and beverage industry from 2024, featuring chemical leaching and antibiotic fears, package labelling to ensure safety, import regulations and more.
‘Selling a lifestyle choice’: Japan Future Agri seeks to ‘redefine’ dried sweet potatoes for export push
Japan Future Agri is hoping to to reposition dried sweet potatoes as a healthier snack for APAC markets.
South Korea launches 19 government-backed reduced-sodium and sugar products
The South Korean government has collaborated with industry to launch 19 reduced-sodium and sugar food and beverage products as it seeks to meet national targets.