Hybrid milk hits the shelves – but will it fly with consumers?
One of Europe’s largest supermarkets is selling hybrid milk alongside traditional dairy at price parity – but will consumers bite? We learn more from PlanetDairy CEO Jakob Skovgaard
Archives for June 26, 2025
The snackdown
Same deal, different rules: How two regulators saw the Mars-Kellanova deal so differently
Mars’ $36 billion takeover of Kellanova has been waved through by US antitrust regulators with barely a pause. But across the Atlantic, the same deal has triggered a full-scale investigation by the European Commission
Joyn Foods joins blended meat category on retail shelves
The blended meat - or balanced protein - category continues to grow as players invest in ingredient technology to align with consumer preferences for healthy, clean-label protein
Summerween sparks early candy sales as brands tap into spooky summer trends
Fueled by Gen Z demand and social media hype, Summerween is gaining traction as a new seasonal sales driver for confectionery and retail
Social media driving ingredient shortages in food and beverage
TikTok, Instagram and X are spiking demand for certain ingredients. What does this mean for industry?
Tariffs reshape food & drink M&A: Key trends in 2025
Food and beverage M&A activity is being reshaped by global tariff changes and shifting buyer strategies
Future Food Tech Chicago
TMI? How much is too much when it comes to food-tech transparency
Food-tech pioneers and established brands weigh the risks and rewards of disclosing the science and processing behind new ingredients and products versus leading with consumer benefits
The snack shift: Why ‘better-for-you’ is big business in 2025
As health, convenience and sustainability drive consumer demand, brands are raising the bar on what it means to snack smart
What counts as ultra-processed food? It depends who you ask
There is no single definition of UPF, so we’re rounding up all the classifications that exist
Mars-Kellanova deal cleared in US, faces EU showdown
Mars’ $36 billion takeover of Kellanova has been given the green light from US antitrust regulators but Brussels pushes forward with antitrust investigation
Nestlé cocoa programme sees success despite price hikes
In spite of a febrile environment for cocoa, the programme has seen significant success since its inception
UK may align with EU on food, but obstacles remain
To align or not to align - that is the question that the UK’s asking about its food standards
Plant-based diet could cut risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes
New study reveals potential benefits of ‘healthy’ plant-based diet
Oatside targets stress and sleep health with matcha oat latte
Oatside has launched a matcha oat latte designed to boost mental wellness – with flavour to match
China regulates plant-based colours: What brands must know
Here’s how China’s new industry standard on food colouring can benefit consumers and influence the APAC food and beverage industry