Unilever names Ben & Jerry’s new CEO and responds to hiring controversy
Industry veteran Jochanan Senf will lead the brand globally as Unilever hit back at rumors over his selection
Archives for July 11, 2025
Tariffs topple another CPG giant: Conagra bows under soaring inflation and falling consumer sentiment
Tariffs, combined with intensifying inflation, plummeting consumer sentiment and renewed supply chain snarls wiped out gains meticulously rebuilt by Conagra Brands in the first half of the year, causing the maker of iconic brands like Pam, Reddi-wip and...
Summer Fancy Food Show
How condiment makers are scaling flavor and rethinking the sauce aisle
Specialty sauce brands are no longer simply pushing Scoville levels – they are telling sourcing stories, building in-house capacity and tuning into regional palates to shake up sleepier aspects of the category
2025’s biggest food & drink M&A deals so far
From billion-dollar beverage buyouts to bold wellness bets, 2025’s food and drink M&A deals reveal what’s shaping the future of the industry
Synthetic dyes are out. Here’s who’s in and how they’re achieving it
Major food companies like General Mills, Kraft Heinz, Conagra and Smucker are leading a sweeping shift away from synthetic colours. Here’s where the US food industry stands right now