What the EU-Mercosur deal means for food and agriculture
A wide-ranging trade deal with South American countries promises wide-reaching changes to food trade
Archives for September 4, 2025
Cultivated meat innovators UPSIDE and Wildtype sue Texas over new law
The Lone Star State is the seventh in the nation to ban cultured meat
Sustainable September
Compostable packaging gains ground: What CPGs should know about PHA
Innovations in compostable packaging are moving towards a commercial reality, and CPG brands that engage early with PHA solutions will be better positioned to meet sustainability and compliance demands
From sugar cuts to smart packaging: The new playbook for kids’ drinks
As FDA and MAHA tighten rules, kids’ CPG brands are leaning into transparency, functionality and eco-conscious design
Mondelēz bets on collaborations as M&A costs climb
From Oreo x Reese’s to Biscoff tie-ups, partnerships are delivering the consumer buzz and sales lift that price cuts and big-ticket acquisitions no longer guarantee
Rabobank Global Dairy Top 20: Big shifts brewing amid M&A activity
Rabobank’s annual list has few surprises this year but pending M&A activity may spell major changes in 2026
Sustainability September
Food industry must act now to avoid climate disaster
Extreme weather is devastating crops and driving up food prices. Can innovation save global food security?
Major PepsiCo investor launches campaign for overhaul
Elliott Investment Management, with a $4bn stake in the company, wants to shake things up
Playing to win: Tiger Beer’s experiential marketing to attract diverse drinkers
Tiger Beer has been emphasising experiential marketing to draw in consumers of all ages, such as its recent immersive campaign with MONOPOLY