Ingredion slashes earnings outlook on Argo plant disruption
Production failures and a thermal event at the Illinois sweetener facility forced the company to cut full-year guidance by five to seven percent.
Food Business News · 1d ago
India's FMCG Giants Ready Price Hikes and Shrinkflation
Crude oil volatility is pushing Dabur, Britannia, HUL, and others to raise prices or reduce pack sizes while holding price points steady in rural markets.
The Financial Express · 3d ago
FMCG Companies Brace for New Price Rounds
Leading brands across food, beverages, and personal care are signaling further price increases as crude-linked inflation and supply-chain disruptions squeeze margins.
Outlook Business · 3d ago
FMCG Giants Signal More Price Hikes Amid Crude, Packaging Costs
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.
The Economic Times · 3d ago
FMCG Makers Signal More Price Hikes as Inflation Pressures Margins
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.
Devdiscourse · 3d ago
Dabur India raises prices 4%, shrinks small packs to offset costs
The FMCG company is balancing inflation at 10 percent with modest retail price hikes while reducing pack weights in smaller formats.
Lokmat Times · 6d ago
Paper packaging works for some foods, not all
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.
ConfectioneryNews · 1w ago
Whey protein shortage pushes prices to historic highs
A surge in consumer demand for protein-fortified products has created supply bottlenecks and cost pressures for food and beverage makers.
Food Dive · 6d ago
Ahold Delhaize reports strong online sales amid pricing headwinds
The U.S. grocery chain's e-commerce surged in Q1 2026, but comparable-store sales lagged due to deflation, pharmacy policy changes, and reduced SNAP enrollment.
Grocery Dive · 6d ago
Gas prices test grocer margins as supply chain costs rise
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.
Food Dive · 6d ago
Nestlé posts modest rebound but volume recovery stays fragile
Nestlé's Q1 organic growth hit 3.5%, but real internal growth of just 1.2% shows the company is stabilising, not yet accelerating.
ConfectioneryNews · 1w ago
Marico Q4 profit jumps 18% as international markets offset Gulf strain
Strong demand in India and emerging markets powered growth, though Middle East headwinds and crude costs pressured results.
The Financial Express · 1w ago
BellRing Brands slashes profit guidance on weak sales mix
The protein shakes maker cut its full-year forecasts as consumer price sensitivity and heavy promotions eroded margins despite modest revenue growth.
Just Food · 1w ago
Thailand launches nationwide discount campaign to combat rising living costs
The Thai government is offering essential goods at prices up to 58% lower than market rates through district offices every Friday throughout May.
Bangkok Post · 1w ago
Study finds 1,000 tonnes of microplastics move into food yearly
A new Earth Action study reveals packaging design and manufacturing processes are major sources of microplastic migration into food and beverages.
BeverageDaily · 1w ago