Archives for May 6, 2026

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Kraft Heinz defies CPG cost-cutting playbook and bets on investment for turnaround

As other food and beverage companies cut costs and slash staff, Kraft Heinz is investing $600 million in people, pricing, promotion and innovation – offering an alternative blueprint for growth in a turbulent period

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Mars: The global heavyweight setting the snacking agenda

The world’s biggest confectionery and snacking company is driving change across the industry

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The pushback against personalized grocery pricing begins

Maryland becomes the first state to restrict data-driven grocery pricing, but it likely won’t be the last as more than two dozen other states consider similar legislation

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Healthy ageing beyond the wrinkle: 4 big opportunities in food and drink

The longevity trend is moving from beauty and wellness into food and drink, and the opportunities are big

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From clicks to cart: Online grocery drives the next wave of growth

As omnichannel shopping becomes the norm, ecommerce, retail media and retailer apps are reshaping how and where grocery growth happens

Confident but constrained: How small businesses are navigating a fluctuating economic environment

Between shifting consumer demand and economic instability, small businesses can still compete as long as adaptability remains part of their core infrastructure

The world’s oldest food and drink brands and how they’ve survived

Is there a recipe for long-term food and drink brand success? Let’s explore…

The death of the free airline snack

Delta’s decision to scrap complimentary snacks and drinks on hundreds of flights is exposing a bigger shift across global aviation.

Mars rewrites confectionery marketing playbook with NYX partnership

Confectionery giant Mars signals new era of culture-led marketing campaigns with latest collaboration

FHA 2026

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Fries that fly? Curly fry inventor Lamb Weston taps novelty for new retail ranges

Curly fry inventor Lamb Weston is building on its legacy heritage with novelty-led, convenient retail fries innovation to draw today’s shoppers

Food Ingredients China 2026

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Healthy China 2030 spurs wellness-driven food additive innovation

Food companies pivot to plant-based additives and health-forward messaging to meet consumer demand and align with the Healthy China 2030 Blueprint

Policy Picks: Alcohol warning labels, Vietnam food safety and more updates

Alcohol warning labels, Vietnam food safety and more updates feature in this edition of Policy Picks