The future of chocolate: Trends shaping a $129bn market
From creamy milk chocolate to functional dark varieties, the global chocolate market is evolving fast
Archives for October 3, 2025
Meatly on the next steps for cultivated meat
Scaling and achieving mass market pricing are the next hurdles for Meatly, and cultivated meat as a whole
Powdered beverage brand TRUWILD’s growing pains and path forward
Rapid growth and supply chain hurdles prompt the outdoor-focused brand to consider new strategies and possibly investors
‘No Coffee Tax Act’ offers potential reprieve for US roasters
Coffee stakeholders say the No Coffee Tax Act could ease rising costs, stabilize supply chains and protect consumers from price spikes
Snack and bakery demand climbs as consumers balance health and indulgence
Better-for-you options, viral trends and flavor innovation fuel growth, but policy shifts around SNAP, ultra processed foods and labor could weigh on the industry
GLP-1-friendly snacks: protein-packed NPD
Weightloss drugs are changing the way people snack and brands are answering with protein-packed launches designed to keep cravings at bay while delivering serious flavor.
Trump’s gluten labeling gambit puts industry on edge
The White House’s plan to make America healthy takes a swipe at gluten. And what looks like a win for consumers could leave food companies tangled in costly compliance and spark a new political fight over what belongs on a label
Princes Group eyes London IPO for expansion boost
Princes Group considering LSE IPO to supercharge growth and global expansion
ANZ Focus: Fermented fungi, Arepa brain drinks, Brown Brothers and more
Fermented fungi, Arepa brain drinks, Brown Brothers and more feature in this edition of ANZ Focus