Hybrid milk hits the shelves – but will it fly with consumers?
One of Europe’s largest supermarkets is selling hybrid milk alongside traditional dairy at price parity – but will consumers bite? We learn more from PlanetDairy CEO Jakob Skovgaard
Archives for June 26, 2025
The snackdown
Same deal, different rules: How two regulators saw the Mars-Kellanova deal so differently
Mars’ $36 billion takeover of Kellanova has been waved through by US antitrust regulators with barely a pause. But across the Atlantic, the same deal has triggered a full-scale investigation by the European Commission
Joyn Foods joins blended meat category on retail shelves
The blended meat - or balanced protein - category continues to grow as players invest in ingredient technology to align with consumer preferences for healthy, clean-label protein
Summerween sparks early candy sales as brands tap into spooky summer trends
Fueled by Gen Z demand and social media hype, Summerween is gaining traction as a new seasonal sales driver for confectionery and retail
Tariffs reshape food & drink M&A: Key trends in 2025
Food and beverage M&A activity is being reshaped by global tariff changes and shifting buyer strategies
Future Food Tech Chicago
TMI? How much is too much when it comes to food-tech transparency
Food-tech pioneers and established brands weigh the risks and rewards of disclosing the science and processing behind new ingredients and products versus leading with consumer benefits
What counts as ultra-processed food? It depends who you ask
There is no single definition of UPF, so we’re rounding up all the classifications that exist
Mars-Kellanova deal cleared in US, faces EU showdown
Mars’ $36 billion takeover of Kellanova has been given the green light from US antitrust regulators but Brussels pushes forward with antitrust investigation