Archives for August 7, 2025
‘Stop moving the goalposts!’ Small businesses dread sugar tax reformulation drama
The UK wants to increase the scope of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy: and small businesses are worried
US tariffs on EU wine and spirits could cost $2bn in lost sales, says coalition
The warning from US group Toasts not Tariffs comes as 15% tariffs on EU goods comes into effect
£75m Hovis-Kingsmill merger reportedly imminent
Bread producers Hovis and Kingsmill close in on historic merger
Are superfoods the next jam in preserves?
While blueberries, strawberries, oranges and raspberries offer notable health benefits, preserves made from these sweet and tart varieties often lag in nutritional value - largely due to added sugars, which have become a source of consumer skepticism
Can a lower Brix standard help orange juice manufacturers?
FDA’s proposal to lower the required sugar content in not-from-concentrate pasteurized orange juice has been in development for several years, with some manufacturers and industry associations calling it a step forward in improving US citrus production
Startup Spotlight
Private label, public impact: Startup Mamame outsources consumer education to retailers
The Indonesia-based brand uses retailer partnerships to introduce US consumers to tempeh chips - turning a low-cost trial tactic into a long-term strategy for awareness and growth
Gluten-free market to hit $13.67bn by 2030
Gluten-free is no longer niche. With the market growing fast, brands are racing to overcome production hurdles for new product development
Danone CEO advocates caution in Oikos Protein Shakes expansion
The group wants to validate repeat purchase behavior before committing to a nationwide roll-out in the US
Beyond Meat’s troubles continue as alt-meat major feels bite of sector’s decline
Once a leader in the category, Beyond Meat has been hit by consumer sentiment against alternative meat and dairy in its Q2
US biofuel proposal may tighten Asia’s soy supply
A proposed biofuel blending hike in the US could disrupt global soy markets, leading to tightened supplies and higher prices across Asia’s food sectors