Hershey closes deal on snack brand LesserEvil
Acquisition broadens American multinational’s better-for-you offering
Retail
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
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
Unilever India expects profits boost after ice cream split finalised
Unilever’s widely-publicised ice cream demerger is expected to boost profit margins for its India business next quarter, despite recent delays in other markets
Healthy beverages
What’s the buzz around instant coffee?
Gen Z and Millennials are embracing the low-cost counterpart to ground and whole bean
Mondelēz’s travel retail playbook: A blueprint for sweets and snacks success
Travel retail is no longer just about luxury - confectionery is taking off. Discover how Mondelēz is turning airports into brand-building playgrounds
Nestlé, Mars, Unilever, Ferrero & Kraft Heinz: The big CPG shake-up continues
From Nestlé’s mass layoffs to Kraft Heinz mega demerger, global CPGs are making bold moves to survive shifting consumer demands and financial pressure
Top 3 new food & beverage trends for 2026
Discover the top trends set to shape consumer choices and product development
Diwali’s billion-dollar mithai boom goes global
Once an Indian household tradition, mithai (traditional confections) is now a global indulgence and brands like Haldiram’s are cashing in on Diwali’s sweet glow-up
Ajinomoto reaffirms 2030 sustainability goals despite CEO shift
Ajinomoto has renewed commitment to its 2030 sustainability strategy despite a sudden change in CEO recently, reinforcing its long-term AminoScience-based green strategy
Final countdown: Ferrero-Kellogg merger one step closer to completion
Following a landslide shareholder vote, the merger deal is expected to close within days
GLP-1 fuels new wave of confectionery innovation
GLP-1 drugs are transforming consumer snacking habits, and confectionery brands are responding
Danone’s Lifeway acquisition collapses
As talks between the two parties fall through, one question looms large: will Julie Smolyansky’s leadership survive?
Unilever, Mars, Ferrero & Kraft Heinz: A story of spin-offs, splits, mergers & acquisitions
From Kraft Heinz’s split to Mars and Kellanova’s mega-merger, the world’s biggest food brands are reshaping the industry
Nestlé investor trust shaken following CEO scandal
Nestlé’s CEO scandal has rattled investors, triggering a share price dip and raising fresh concerns over leadership stability at the food giant
Just launched: Matcha drink, Angel Hair ice cream and more new products
Here’s what’s new in dairy in September 2025
Unilever: 4 key focus areas for strategy
The CPG giant is focused on performance, core brands and embracing the new
Mondelēz bets on collaborations as M&A costs climb
From Oreo x Reese’s to Biscoff tie-ups, partnerships are delivering the consumer buzz and sales lift that price cuts and big-ticket acquisitions no longer guarantee
Nestlé’s CFO Anna Manz: “We didn’t expect to find ourselves here”
The CFO spoke out on why Freixe was let go – and why Philipp Navratil was picked for the CEO job
Suntory reacts as CEO quits amid drug investigation
The shocking resignation of Japanese food and beverage giant Suntory’s CEO has sent shockwaves through the industry
Kraft Heinz split announcement expected within days
A major split could be announced this week, reshaping the food giant and unlocking billions in value
Mars-Kellanova deal in jeopardy as Commission ‘stops the clock’
European Commission pauses review of $35.9bn Kellanova deal, citing “missing information”
Hershey warns tariffs and higher cocoa costs will take a toll in back half of 2025
The sweets and snacks giant trimmed its outlook for the full year despite surging second quarter sales as it braces for the full impact of potential tariffs and higher cocoa costs
Danone sales up as Asia punches in hefty growth
Danone has delivered robust sales growth overall, thanks to its ‘Renew Danone’ strategy, but is seeing losses in some markets
Mood munchies: What’s really driving snack time?
Research reveals that emotional drivers like stress, boredom and the need for comfort are shaping America’s snacking habits just as much as health or nutrition
2025’s biggest food & drink M&A deals so far
From billion-dollar beverage buyouts to bold wellness bets, 2025’s food and drink M&A deals reveal what’s shaping the future of the industry
Perfetti eyes growth in global travel retail refreshment confectionery
Perfetti van Melle is pursuing a larger slice of the global travel retail refreshment confectionery market, with a focus on flavour innovation and impulse purchases
Bon Bon Bum kicks off US expansion with bold football partnership and playful flavour campaign
Colombian lollipop brand Bon Bon Bum enters the US market with its first nationwide campaign, tapping Gen Z taste trends
Price and NPD drive Mondelēz revenues up but volume and profit slide
Mondelēz International has beaten expectations in its Q1 report, but volumes and profits are down
Unilever’s emerging markets performance ‘has to improve’ as Q1 disappoints
A slowdown in LATAM and other emerging markets impacted the group’s turnover in Q1 2025 - but Ice Cream delivered growth, again
Recalls of meat, dairy and produce up bigtime globally
There will be a rise in global food and drink recalls across critical supply chains
Cell-cultured meat gains traction with regulatory wins and scaleups
Cultivated meat and fat edge closer to scale and shelves worldwide
Food industry ‘disaster’ imminent investors warned by insiders
Food and drink is “unprepared” for an impending climate-induced meltdown, a secret society of industry insiders has warned
From zero to hero: How Keurig Dr Pepper has sprung onto the energy drink scene
Just three years ago, KDP’s share in energy was close to zero. In 2025, it expects more than $1bn in retail sales from energy brands: with its energy portfolio led by the hot acquisition of Ghost Energy.
Natural Products Expo West
From niche to necessity: How global flavors are shaping grocery
Brands tackle authenticity, consumer education and perception to bring diverse flavors to market
Forum
Peru’s XI Cacao and Chocolate Salon becomes a virtual event and looks beyond COVID-19
The eleventh Cacao and Chocolate Salon in Peru will be held online this year and runs from July 20 to July 23.
Latin American start-up innovation amid coronavirus chaos
From the Mexican bakery delivering cook-it-yourself experiences to nutrition apps advising the healthiest meal plans during quarantine, Latin American start-ups and SMEs are adapting their business models to survive the coronavirus crisis.
Sustainable start-up Algramo sells big brand products in reusable packaging
Chile's Algramo sells branded goods in reusable packaging, saving money for manufacturers - such as Nestlé and Unilever - and reducing plastic waste. “We keep packaging in the economy and out of the environment,” it says.
Latin America's food industry reacts to COVID-19 crisis: 'Our operations are indispensable to food security'
Brazil's Marfrig pledges to keep all its meat plants operating; Mercado Libre cuts commission for non-perishable food products; Ambev brewery is now producing alcohol gel. We take a look at how the food industry is responding to the coronavirus outbreak...
COVID-19: Industry calls for calm as Latin Americans panic buy
As coronavirus spreads through Latin America, retailers are seeking to calm consumers that food supplies are stable, but the impact on the region's economy could last well after the pandemic, experts warn.
Grupo Bimbo goes electric in Mexico
The Mexican bakery giant has invested $146m into its initiative to grow its electrically powered fleet to make emissions-free deliveries in Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey.
From bricks to clicks: Latin American retailers reap 38% value increase thanks to digital investment
Players in Latin America's retail sector have increased their value thanks to investment in digital platforms, according to a recent Kantar report that ranks the region's top 50 most valuable brands.
NPD trend tracker: From instant Starbucks to 'great tasting' CBD
FoodNavigator's weekly round up of new products from around Europe includes the launch of instant Starbucks coffee from Nestlé, a move the company says delivers a convenient premium coffee experience. Elsewhere, health and wellness drives saw the rollout...
Marfrig hits record-high revenue and earnings in Q4 2019
Marfrig Global Foods finished 2019 with record returns, posting R$14.2 billion in fourth quarter revenue, a 23.5% increase year-on-year. Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was R$1.6 billion, up 70.2% from the same period last year.
Grupo Bimbo looks for Latin America's 'next great ventures' with start-up accelerator
Grupo Bimbo is looking to scale up innovative startups throughout Latin America with the launch of two accelerator programs, Eleva and BakeLab. “We're looking for the next great ventures in Latin America,” it says.
The factors driving Brazil's healthy eating trend
From Brazil's food guidelines - and its advice to avoid 'ultra-processed' foods - to the influence of social media, a number of factors are converging to help make the country's food healthier and nutrition-based, says one expert.
Korin: Carrefour listing will bring healthy, sustainable meat to the masses
Leading organic brand Korin is supplying GMO-free chicken to Carrefour Brazil, which will help it bring healthy, certified sustainable meat to a large number of people, its managing director says.
Ready-meal delivery start-up Simpleat ready for LATAM expansion
Simpleat delivers healthy, home-made meals to consumers' doors and is gearing up to launch in Chile and beyond. "We validated our business model in Argentina; it’s time to take it to the rest of Latin America,” says its co-founder.
'Your eyes and ears on the ground': Why the right distributor is crucial to LATAM export success
Many Latin Americans see Western brands as aspirational and the region offers big opportunities - but a tailored export strategy is key to success, says one US-LATAM distributor.
Chile in crisis: What's the impact on the food industry?
Often hailed as Latin America’s oasis of stability, Chile has been rocked by violent social protests and nation-wide strikes for over a month. We look at how the food industry has been affected.