Archives for December 12, 2024

Three new sustainability initiatives transforming the cocoa and sugar sectors

Are brands and organisations sweetening their climate conscious efforts to win over concerned consumers?

High-fructose corn syrup linked to cancer growth

HFCS is fundamental to current food and beverage production, but could new research linking it to cancer growth change that.

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Unilever, Nestlé, EUDR, UPF and commodity hikes. FoodNavigator reviews 2024

Food and beverage was not short of drama or two in 2024, with some of the biggest stories gripping the sector almost from day one.

Startup Spotlight

Eat Senza builds its pasta brand one dollar at a time

The pasta makers’ crowdfunding approach to organic growth.

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Kraft Heinz and Mondelēz International among companies targeted by UPF lawsuit

A US lawsuit alleges major food companies engineer UPFs to make them as addictive as possible to consumers, especially children.

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Hershey rejects Mondelēz’s acquisition bid

The Hershey Trust has rejected Mondelēz International’s second attempt to acquire confectionery giant Hershey, citing the offer as too low.

Binggrae sets sights on Australia as key market for global expansion

South Korean dairy giant Binggrae seeks to increase its market share in Australia by entering major retail chains, on the back of a fruitful expansion into the US and Europe.