Big Food splits test investor patience
Unilever and Kraft Heinz demergers face market scepticism and execution challenges that may take 12 to 24 months to resolve.

Unilever and Kraft Heinz demergers face market scepticism and execution challenges that may take 12 to 24 months to resolve.

Leading consumer goods makers are preparing calibrated price increases on soaps, detergents, biscuits and beverages as inflation pressures persist from crude oil volatility, packaging and fuel costs.

Leading consumer goods companies cite crude oil volatility, logistics costs, and supply chain disruptions as they prepare another wave of price increases and pack size reductions.

The German dairy giant adds tofu and alternative milk production to complement vegan yogurts already in its portfolio.

The FMCG company is balancing inflation at 10 percent with modest retail price hikes while reducing pack weights in smaller formats.

Brands chase "paperisation" to meet consumer demand, but the switch only succeeds for certain products and requires retailer and waste-manager support to avoid passing costs to shoppers.

A surge in consumer demand for protein-fortified products has created supply bottlenecks and cost pressures for food and beverage makers.

Retailers report muted near-term impact from surging fuel costs, but executives warn that food prices could rise as energy costs ripple through farming, processing, and transport.

The French dairy group buys Ingenuity Foods' Brainiac and Little Brainiac brands to expand its North American snack portfolio.

The Thai government is offering essential goods at prices up to 58% lower than market rates through district offices every Friday throughout May.

A new Earth Action study reveals packaging design and manufacturing processes are major sources of microplastic migration into food and beverages.

The meat supplier, formerly Miami Beef, secures private-equity backing as it expands into premium protein categories and adds production capacity.

The specialty grocer is making targeted price adjustments on essentials like coffee to rebuild its affordability image after disappointing prior-year results.

The New Zealand fruit company is divesting regional fresh produce businesses to focus on apples and IP-driven fruit varieties.

The Danish cakes and biscuit maker adds the Irish bakery to its portfolio, gaining entry to major UK and Irish retailers and expanding its geographic reach.