US increases EU food inventories ahead of tariffs
Some US businesses have stockpiled EU food and drink in a bid to increase short-term stability
Archives for April 8, 2025
Why Americans are boycotting Big Food brands like Walmart, PepsiCo and General Mills
Major US brands like Walmart and PepsiCo are facing a wave of consumer boycotts over rollbacks to their DEI commitments, while General Mills is under fire for allegedly selling overpriced, chemical-laden foods and contributing to worsening food insecurity
Tariffs hit baked goods: How one startup is responding with innovation and retail expansion
Better-for-you baked good brand Hero Bread focuses on retail growth and innovation amid market volatility spurred by the Trump administration’s tariff plan
AI-powered CPG startup raises $11m to predict next big food trend
CPG and AI company Starday is using AI to reduce research and development time, while identifying untapped areas of whitespace for innovation
Complex challenges: Coca-Cola’s plastic footprint continues to grow
Coca-Cola’s plastic use continues to grow - despite a clear opportunity to change, says international ocean advocacy organisation Oceana.
Broth without compromise: Turning a restaurant staple into CPG
Finding the right manufacturing partners requires a combination of proven market demand, unwavering commitment to quality and the ability to demonstrate the commercial viability of a different production approach