Food Industry

As higher-income households gain spending power and lower-income shoppers grapple with persistent food inflation, brands face a critical question: How to grow in a K-shaped economy? A K-shaped economy describes a deeply bifurcated recovery where higher-income households rise along the upward arm of the “K,” while lower-income households fall or…

With sustainability and ESG initiatives shaping the narrative for many food and beverage companies in Asia, progress in this space is moving more quickly than ever before in the region. That said, a new report released by Asia Research and Engagement (ARE) in February 2026 assessing sustainable sourcing in the…

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care   The Big Story RFK Jr. targets ultra-processed foods 'loophole' In a new "60 Minutes” interview, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. blasted long-standing exemptions allowing the food industry to determine the safety of…

Summary of how an ageing population transforms the food industry Ageing populations are reshaping food markets as demographic patterns shift Older consumers increasingly influence nutritional priorities and marketing approaches industrywide Brands must pivot functional food messaging toward longevity and everyday mobility Older demographics prefer clean labels and familiar ingredients with…

The food industry does not lack awareness when it comes to training challenges. Ask almost anyone inside a manufacturing operation and the same issues surface quickly: limited time, inconsistent retention, language barriers, stretched supervisors, and a fragile food safety culture. Temporary and seasonal workers often sit at the center of that…

What does GLP-1 adoption mean for food businesses? Summary GLP‑1 drugs are scaling fast and will sharply reduce overall food volumes Weight control becomes choice‑driven as cheaper GLP‑1 pills expand access Falling volumes push companies to win share, premiumise or cut costs Convenience and impulse models face risk as cravings…

Do clean label and functional foods coexist? Summary Consumers increasingly seek functional foods delivering benefits beyond basic taste Clean-label products appeal through simple ingredients and natural health cues Experts say both trends can coexist despite differing consumer motivations Ultra processed foods raise concerns even when fortified with functional additives Younger…

Kraft Heinz rocked as Buffett prepares full stake sell‑off. (Image: Kraft Heinz) Berkshire Hathaway’s move to exit sends shockwaves through industry - what does it mean for the future of Big Food? Berkshire Hathaway exit from Kraft Heinz - summary Berkshire Hathaway reportedly plans full divestiture of its Kraft Heinz…

A new 'superfood' could have big potential in food. (Image: Getty/Aekprachaya Ayuyen) Fresh research into the world’s fastest growing plant reveals significant health benefits - if it’s prepared the right way Bamboo could be the next ‘superfood’: summary Bamboo is a fast‑growing nutrient‑rich plant studied for metabolic benefits Research links…

A new report recently released by The Arab Investment and Export Credit Guarantee Corporation (Dhaman) revealed that Arab countries in the Middle East import some US$139bn worth of foods and non-alcoholic beverages every year. Further estimates from Fitch predicted a healthy 8.6% growth for this sector in this region last…