Archives for March 19, 2026

Five impacts of the Middle East crisis on global dairy

The military standoff between the US, Israel and Iran drags on. Its impact is testing global dairy’s resilience

The Big 5: Power players defining confectionery’s future

Five giants dominate confectionery. What gives them the edge, and keeps them on top?

New product development

What’s hot in confectionery? Cadbury refresh, Potter Peeps and beauty cakes

From organic gummies and dessert‑inspired sweets to licensed seasonal launches and confection–beauty crossovers. Brands are leaning on format innovation

Olipop ramps up focus on flavour innovation as functional beverages boom

Flavour innovation is top-of-mind for the gut health superstar as US consumers value taste above all

FN+

Can fermented bean protein be the new ‘it’ category?

Wildbrine bets big on creating a new category with its fermented chickpea salads

3 takeaways on capital fundraising from JPalmer Collective

Capital is returning to CPG, but on new terms: smarter growth, stronger fundamentals

FN+

Nestlé leans into ‘convenient indulgence’ as the fourth wave of coffee accelerates

Nestlé is doubling down on cold, convenient and customizable coffee solutions as Gen Z drives the rise of fourth‑wave, at‑home café culture

FN+

Ferrero’s Bold Snacks deal signals strategy shift

Ferrero’s Bold Snacks acquisition hints at where industry is headed

Why Big Food is reformulating growth not just recipes

From halted breakups to billion-dollar buyouts, the world’s biggest food groups aren’t just tweaking products, they’re rethinking how growth works