US increases EU food inventories ahead of tariffs
Some US businesses have stockpiled EU food and drink in a bid to increase short-term stability
Archives for April 8, 2025
Why Americans are boycotting Big Food brands like Walmart, PepsiCo and General Mills
Major US brands like Walmart and PepsiCo are facing a wave of consumer boycotts over rollbacks to their DEI commitments, while General Mills is under fire for allegedly selling overpriced, chemical-laden foods and contributing to worsening food insecurity
Tariffs hit baked goods: How one startup is responding with innovation and retail expansion
Better-for-you baked good brand Hero Bread focuses on retail growth and innovation amid market volatility spurred by the Trump administration’s tariff plan
AI-powered CPG startup raises $11m to predict next big food trend
CPG and AI company Starday is using AI to reduce research and development time, while identifying untapped areas of whitespace for innovation
Complex challenges: Coca-Cola’s plastic footprint continues to grow
Coca-Cola’s plastic use continues to grow - despite a clear opportunity to change, says international ocean advocacy organisation Oceana.
Big brands vs little brands: Who’s the winner in alcohol-free?
As the low and no alcohol category grows, both big established brands and smaller innovative entrepreneurs are pushing into the category. Which ones are consumers turning to?
Broth without compromise: Turning a restaurant staple into CPG
Finding the right manufacturing partners requires a combination of proven market demand, unwavering commitment to quality and the ability to demonstrate the commercial viability of a different production approach
Potentially lethal bacteria found in food chain
A bacteria common in hospitals has been found in the food chain, causing scientists concern
Half world’s crops at risk of extinction
Researchers warn of potentially catastrophic results of rising global temperatures. How can global F&B adapt?
Latest Mondelēz International news
All the latest on the American snacking giant.
Liquid egg firm sells to big European egg biz Eurovo
A leading European liquid egg brand has sold a majority stake to one of the industry’s biggest egg producers
ANZ Focus: Aussie supermarket inquiry, Fonterra financial results, Suntory biotics and more
Aussie supermarket inquiry, Fonterra financial results, Suntory biotics and more feature in this edition of ANZ Focus.
Australia supermarket inquiry: Co-op sector calls for government support to overcome ‘oligopoly’
The Australian co-operative (co-op) retail sector wants better support for small stores in the country, after the supermarket sector was branded an ‘oligopoly’.
‘Forceful and precise’: How China’s retaliation to Trump’s tariffs could impact food trade
China’s retaliatory 34% tariff response to Trump’s Liberation Day hikes is likely to have a major impact on the food and beverage trade.