Archives for March 3, 2026

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Mondelēz’s meteoric rise: The strategy behind the superpower

Strategic deals, powerhouse brands, and disciplined growth – inside Mondelēz’s journey to global leadership, and its vision for the future

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RFK Jr targets food dyes, SNAP and UPFs in MAHA rally keynote

The MAHA Rally for Real Food echoed RFK Jr’s agenda to clean up US food, including a formal definition of UPFs expected next month, but critics worry a lack of evidence-based policy will confuse consumers and impact companies’ bottom lines

Natural Products Expo West 2026

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New beverage launches to watch at Expo West 2026

Pura Soda, Beyond Meat, Nixie, Malk, Tractor Beverage and more unveil their latest innovations in natural and organic drinks

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5 innovations desperately needed for EUDR compliance

Adhering to EUDR’s complex requirements isn’t easy, but the right innovations can help

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Innovation in functional coffee creamers takes off

The rise of the US coffee creamer category has been largely fuelled by flavour innovation and brand collabs. But functional creamers represents a rapidly growing area.

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Chocolate isn’t doomed, but it’s changing fast

It may be the end of chocolate as we know it

Cocoa whiplash: How a record price spike turned into a demand slump

The market has swung from historic shortage to surplus projections for 2025/26 in under two years

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Iran Conflict: What does this mean for global food sector?

The ongoing tensions in Iran could disrupt supply routes and drive volatility across key food commodities such as rice and meat

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Indonesia to standardise non halal food labels with new regulations

New non halal labelling standards in Indonesia aim to streamline compliance in food firms and provide clearer information for consumers

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Flavour feature: Scallion in the spotlight for ‘modern savoury’ appeal

Ingredients giant Kerry has spotlighted scallion as a ‘hero’ flavour amid strong focus on wellness and tradition in its 2026 Taste Charts