Infant Formula's Supply Chain Gaps Exposed
Recent botulism and cereulide recalls revealed how centralized sourcing and weak testing for rare pathogens leave the entire industry vulnerable.
FoodNavigator · 1d ago
Big Food splits test investor patience and operational limits
Unilever and Kraft Heinz demergers face market skepticism as leaders confront talent loss, supply chain disruption, and narrow windows for proving value.
FoodNavigator · 2d ago
EU's EUDR stays strong despite industry pushback
The EU's latest simplification package rejects a weaker "negligible risk" category and expands food commodity scope, signaling resolve on deforestation targets.
FoodNavigator · 1d ago
Iran war drives FMCG cost spikes across India
Crude-linked material costs have surged 60 to 70 percent, forcing Dabur, Britannia, GCPL and Nestle India to cut pack sizes and raise prices.
The Financial Express · 2d ago
FMCG Giants Begin Price Pushes Across Soaps, Biscuits, Beverages
Rising crude oil costs, packaging inflation, and supply chain strain are forcing companies to raise prices or shrink packs, with some executives signaling more increases ahead.
The Financial Express · 2d ago
Taylors Wines launches lighter Syrah to match Asian cuisine trend
Australian winemaker bets on lower-alcohol, food-friendly reds as home dining and Asian flavors reshape red wine categories.
BeverageDaily · 1d ago
FMCG stocks recover on demand stabilization signs
Indian fast-moving consumer goods stocks are staging a comeback as consumption stabilizes and companies adjust guidance upward, though input cost pressures remain a risk.
Livemint · 2d agoOil Costs Squeeze Indian FMCG Margins as Q1 Earnings Sour
Market expert Sameer Dalal says India's reliance on crude oil imports is pressuring profit cycles in consumer goods, and fuel-driven logistics costs will hit Q1 results harder than recent quarters.
The Economic Times · 2d agoFood Leaders Turn to Science as Risk Tool
The Institute of Food Technologists' annual IFT FIRST event aims to help food executives test innovation against manufacturing, regulatory, and supply constraints.
Food Dive · 2d ago
Gas prices dent McDonald's low-income traffic
Rising fuel costs are offsetting gains from McDonald's new value menu, with low-income customers bearing the brunt of inflation pressures.
Food Business News · 2d ago
Glico says localisation fails when leaders stay out of the field
Glico Asia Pacific's new COO argues that walking the ground beats relying on data alone. He is pushing the snacker to adapt global brands like Pocky to local tastes rather than export fixed formulas.
ConfectioneryNews · 2d ago
Geopolitics now drives farm trade more than prices
A former USDA chief economist says conflict in the Middle East and tariffs matter more to commodity markets than supply or demand fundamentals.
Food Business News · 2d ago
Alt dairy startup Aux Labs builds ingredients to fit existing factories
Canadian precision fermentation company raises $4 million by designing casein to work in breweries instead of building bespoke plants.
FoodNavigator · 2d ago
Color Shift to Natural Dyes Hinges on Flavor and Price
New research shows consumers prioritize taste above color in buying decisions, but worry price increases will follow reformulation to natural ingredients.
Food Business News · 2d ago
Post Reports 31% Profit Gain As CEO Transition Nears
Post Holdings posts strong second-quarter earnings as Nicolas Catoggio prepares to take the helm in October, succeeding Robert Vitale.
Food Business News · 2d ago