Cocoa crisis: Futures markets no longer protection for big food
Despite their vast resources, multinationals can no longer protect themselves from high prices through future cocoa contracts
Archives for February 20, 2025
Startup Spotlight
Tips to survive a failed crowdfund campaign
Choosing a funding model that aligns with a brand’s growth trajectory can be just as crucial as the product itself
PepsiCo tees up functional innovation with Gatorade & Propel
PepsiCo leverages Gatorade and Propel as an innovation platform to expand into more functional products while using recent acquisitions like Sabra to meet consumer demands for protein snacks
Can JM Smucker revitalize Hostess Brands?
Peanut butter and jelly maker JM Smucker remains bullish about Hostess Brands' long-term potential and synergistic benefits for the other iconic pantry staples in its diverse portfolio, despite the baked goods' slow start off the line following its...
AI with robotics: The next frontier in packaging optimization
Packaging has a lot to gain from AI - but steep upfront costs mean businesses must consider which parts of their operations need it the most
UPFs: The front-of-pack battle brewing in the snack aisle
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) face mounting scrutiny as regulators push for transparency. Will front-of-pack labelling drive real change or just add red tape?