Food Industry

Food and beverage continues to be disrupted. From shocks that are affecting the entire global economy, such as the rise of AI and the war in Iran, to those that affect food in particular, such as the popularity of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, there are many factors that are influencing food…

Unilever–McCormick deal – summary Unilever will merge its Foods unit with McCormick creating a $20bn business The deal forms a global flavour powerhouse spanning sauces spices and seasonings Unilever shifts focus to higher‑growth beauty wellbeing and home care categories McCormick gains scale and key brands boosting competitiveness across global markets…

Unilever says McCormick deal could close today. (Image: Unilever) Unilever edges closer to a deal with McCormick in a move that would reshape its future and redefine the global food landscape Unilever McCormick talks – summary Unilever confirms advanced discussions with McCormick regarding a potential transaction Company says agreement could…

The opening workshop at the 2025 Food Safety Summit/Image courtesy of Food Safety Summit Published: March 31, 2026, 12:03 am By Cindy Jiang As the food industry continues to navigate increasing complexity across global supply chains, regulatory expectations, and consumer demands, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a powerful tool…

BOSTON -- The future of fish is looking a lot like… salami? And meatballs. And fried chicken. And breakfast sausage. And, of course, spareribs and burgers. This is America, after all. Welcome to the era of surreptitious seafood, an industry gamble that overcoming Americans’ relative disinterest in the meat of…

Most Americans are eating too much sodium, largely because it's the food industry’s go-to ingredient and it is found in almost all food categories. Published: March 22, 2026, 8:00 am A  nationwide outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections  has been traced to raw milk cheddar cheese from RAW FARM LLC.…

Key takeaways: Fuel disruption linked to the Iran conflict has forced Japan’s Yamayoshi Seika to halt crisp production, showing how quickly energy shocks can hit food manufacturing. Attacks on Middle East energy infrastructure, including LNG and oil facilities, are tightening global supply and raising the risk of wider production disruption.…

SIAL Paris 2026 returns from October 17 to 21 bringing together thousands of exhibitors’ startups and professionals shaping the future global food industry. Strong commercial momentum ahead of SIAL Paris 2026 SIAL Paris 2026 returns to Paris Nord Villepinte as the world’s leading food industry event attracting global professional buyers’…

By Adriene Cooper, Senior Events Manager, Food Safety Summit As the food industry faces mounting regulatory pressure, evolving risks, and rapid technological change, the 2026 Food Safety Summit is responding with one of its most robust lineups of Certificate Courses to date. Taking place May 11 and May 12, these…

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…