Why US shoppers still prioritise treats despite rising food costs
The NCA’s new State of Treating Report reveals indulgence is still a treat worth having
Archives for March 13, 2025
The US is turning to egg imports, but will trade wars scramble the plan?
With the US now relying on imports to ease its egg crisis, could retaliatory tariffs from key trading partners crack the plan or keep the industry sunny side up? The American Egg Board (AEB) is closely monitoring the situation, providing resources and...
How Nestlé & Danone stir up the billion-dollar coffee creamer space
From cold foam creamers to Super Bowl ads, the two category majors are in close competition. How are they innovating – and where’s the US coffee creamer category at?
Startup Spotlight
How one protein bar brand is differentiating with savory flavors
US-based snack and coffee brand Svry Nutrition is spicing up the protein bar category with bold-flavored baked bars
Natural Products Expo West
‘I’m not doing this to be cute,’ Female CPG founders share recipe for success at Expo West
Female CPG leaders shared how they are disrupting the food and beverage industry
Natural Products Expo West
Spilling the tea trends at Natural Products Expo West
Tea brands put their own spin on flavors, sustainability and storytelling
Opinion
Can Unilever’s CEO really ‘influencer’ sales higher?
Big food player Unilever is double-tapping its influencer strategy in a bid to grow sales
The meeting that shook the industry: RFK Jr vs Big Food sends shares plummeting
PepsiCo, Kellogg, General Mills, Smucker’s and Kraft Heinz saw their stock prices tumble as Robert F Kennedy Jr delivered his anticipated ultimatum. Now, these food giants face a stark choice: remove artificial dyes or risk financial and regulatory fallout
Is plant-based performing? What consumers make of meat substitutes
A new report finds out which plant-based products consumers like as much as meat
Could probiotics cut cancer risk?
Probiotics are proving they’re more than just a buzzword as positive health claims grow. But, what opportunities does this create for the food and beverage industry?
Tit-for-tat tariffs as EU–US trade war begins
Who will win out in an EU–US trade war?
‘Deeply disappointing’: US and EU spirits embroiled in trade war
US spirits arriving in Europe will be hit by tariffs from next month
Fluoride: Assessing the risks to cognitive development
A new study suggests that the controversial mineral is not without risks. It’s the latest in a long history of such research
Re-crafting alcohol: Liviko eyes wider audience with upcycled beers, alcohol-free aperitifs
Estonian gin firm Liviko is looking to attract a wider consumer demographic in Asia with innovative products such as upcycled beers and spiced aperitifs.