Archives for November 19, 2025
Opinion
The snackdown: The Lancet just declared war on UPFs
The Lancet’s new UPF Series doesn’t politely enter the UPF debate – it kicks the door open and bakery and snacks are suddenly standing in the blast zone
Opinion
Why CPGs stay silent but industry bodies speak loudly on UPFs
As the fallout from the Lancet’s three-part series on ultra processed foods settles across the food system, we ask who’s saying what, and what will happen next
The fog around UPF dairy: Evidence gap looms large
Lancet research shows evidence of the health impact of ultra-processed dairy remains fragmented
Naked Life’s US expansion strategy
Already the dominant force in the Australian non-alcoholic cocktail market, Naked Life has teamed up with Molson Coors to replicate its success in the US
Big Food Big Moves: Who’s next in the big CPG shake-up
Nestlé, Ferrero, Mars, Unilever and Kraft Heinz are reshaping the food and beverage landscape with bold M&A moves. But what’s next?
Hershey closes deal on snack brand LesserEvil
Acquisition broadens American multinational’s better-for-you offering
Hormel’s strategy for winning at the digital shelf
As online grocery shopping surges year-over-year and digital-native shoppers come into their buying power, Hormel Foods’ Leslie Lee explains how brands must optimize assortment, content and search strategy to win in an era of endless digital shelves and...
UPFs linked to harm in nearly all organs
A wide-ranging study from The Lancet is the most damning blow to ultra-processed foods yet
Patents plummet in alt proteins: Has innovation ground to a halt?
Alternative proteins have lost a lot of popularity in recent years, and this is reflected in IP activity
Gen Z & wellness in the digital age: How Mars Wrigley plans SEA growth
Gen Z’s focus on wellness and digital culture drives Mars Wrigley’s South East Asian strategy in snacking, oral care and mental wellbeing
North India UPF consumption nearly twice that of South India
Consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) across South Asia varies significantly depending on location, age, gender, and socioeconomic status, according to new findings.
5 pillars powering private label’s ‘super cycle’ growth
Savvy consumers are looking for more than discounts – smart products and marketing can drive loyalty, according to Kantar