Food Industry

Summary of food’s uncertain future Nearly half of CPG executives believe they won’t survive with their current structure AI is a popular strategy to streamline and cut costs Product innovation is still seen as a key growth driver, but CPGs are looking to be more sparing with launches Sustainability has…

What’s the skinny on UPF vs minimally processed diets? Weight loss possible on ultra-processed and minimally processed diets Minimally processed foods led to nearly double the weight loss Both groups followed UK’s Eatwell Guide without calorie restriction MPF diet linked to lower energy intake and fat mass reduction Industry urged…

Is Kraft Heinz split a warning? Kraft Heinz reportedly planning major business split Rumoured split follows trend of big food restructures including Unilever and The Kellogg Company Experts warn M&A needs better brand and culture strategy Health trends hurt ultra-processed brands July brought with it the news that food giant…

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“Nobody cares about sustainability.” I’ve lost track of the number of CPG executives who’ve said these exact words to me lately. It’s always off the record, of course and often followed by an embarrassed chuckle and nods all round. Occasionally, with American top brass, there’s a follow-up qualifier – that…

Why are consumers ditching ultra-processed food? Health concerns are driving record numbers to reject UPFs Natural, unprocessed foods are seen as easier and more appealing Distrust of hidden ingredients fuels demand for cleaner labels Simplification over fortification reflects shifting priorities Consumers are turning their backs on ultra-processed foods (UPFs) in…

UPF impact on health and industry Study links UPF with a 10% higher mortality risk among high consumers Processed meats and soft drinks most strongly associated with increased mortality 65% of European consumers believe UPFs are unhealthy Industry faces pressure to reduce processing and additives, though challenges remain Experts call for clearer…

  The Sweet Revolution: How Market Dynamics and Consumer Choices Are Being Reshaped by Natural Sweeteners Natural sweeteners are becoming more and more popular, which is a simple but significant change at the core of the global food revolution. The market, which began as a specialized health trend, is expected…

How much of what the food industry sells is healthy? That’s the question many stakeholders want to know, from investors to governments, consumers and even industry competitors. But healthy vs unhealthy sales splits are rarely available. And on the odd occasion they are, they’re quickly outdated. That’s all about to…

One of the most-debated food industry topics in recent years has been around the use of plastic: On the one hand, sustainability-conscious consumers are concerned about the environmental impacts of these, but on the other the food industry has yet to find an alternative that is cheap and safe enough…