PepsiCo buys modern soda brand Poppi for $1.95 billion in continued better-for-you push
PepsiCo tries to shake off recent market challenges with a revamped better-for-you portfolio, acquiring Poppi, Siete Foods and Sabra
Archives for March 17, 2025
Sláinte to snacks: A roundup of St Patrick’s Day treats
Milseáin draíochta (magical treats) await! The craic is mighty (the fun is great) this St Patrick’s Day with a feast of festive flavours - from golden shortbread to cereal that turns your milk green - because every bite should be as magical as the day itself
£1.2bn food-to-go war: Bakkavor rejects Greencore’s power play
The UK’s largest fresh-prepared food manufacturer has turned down a £1.14 billion takeover bid from Irish rival Greencore. Is this a case of a company standing its ground or is Bakkavor simply holding out for a better deal?
New beverage launches: Captain Morgan, Baileys, Topo Chico and more
From modern soda to the latest flavor innovations, we take a look at some of the new launches around the globe
The role of texturisers in plant-based formulations
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Achieving the perfect texture in plant-based foods is challenging. How can customisable solutions help manufacturers create high quality formulations?
Customised functional solutions: Smart innovation for food formulations
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Enhancing the texture, flavour and stability of formulations can help to innovate food products with ease. How can manufacturers leverage functional blends to meet specific consumer needs?
Back to booze? Kiwi mixer brand Good Cocktail pivots to alcohol to weather economic downturn
Kiwi mixer brand Good Cocktail, which had enjoyed a boom on the back of the low-2-no trend, is now pivoting its strategy to focus on the alcohol sector.
Food firms must focus on packaging recyclability performance to meet sustainability requirements in APAC, EU – experts
Brands operating in the Asia Pacific (APAC) and European Union (EU) regions should aim to emphasise the reusability of their recyclable packaging in order to ensure they meet sustainability and regulatory requirements.
One India: Lotte looks to expand presence after liquidation scare
South Korean food and beverage giant Lotte Welfood is targeting growth in India and high-value product innovation domestically to improve profitability.