5 trends powering sustainable ingredient innovation
As sustainable ingredients gain traction, we explore the trends driving their development
Archives for November 18, 2025
AI platform Keychain raises $10M to help retailers speed private-label product launches
The funding backs Keychain360, a new operating system designed to cut product launch time by up to 30% and streamline sourcing, compliance and vendor management for retailers
Cocoa challenges for beverage makers
Beverage makers reliant on cocoa are in the middle of a perfect storm. Cocoa is more expensive, less reliably available and riskier to source long-term
Cost discipline drives growth: How Conagra, General Mills and Celsius are navigating inflation and tariffs
Targeted pricing, selective promotions and strategic investments help brands protect margins and capture share in a high-cost environment
General Mills, WK Kellogg & Ferrero spark a fresh fight for the breakfast bowl
Once the poster child for easy mornings, breakfast cereal has been losing shelf swagger. Now a new wave of innovation, investment and protein-packed reinvention is pushing the category back into the spotlight
Cocoa-free chocolate: Key consumer insights for manufacturers
Cocoa-free chocolate is reshaping the confectionery landscape. But will consumers buy in?
Opinion
How ‘seed-to-plate’ thinking could accelerate the protein transition
Plant-based innovation isn’t just about better ingredients - it’s about better collaboration
Grupo Bimbo shakes up its top ranks in Mexico and the US
The world’s biggest bakery group is ushering in a new era, installing a new chief at the helm in Mexico and announcing a major handover at Bimbo Bakeries USA
Crafting snacks that deliver digestive health and sustained energy with soluble fibre
In paid partnership with Roquette
As Asian consumers seek healthier, functional foods, how can soluble fibre help shape snacks that deliver taste, texture and digestive wellness?
US plays catch up in store brands renaissance
As private-label products surge overseas, US grocers are just beginning to unlock their full potential