Unilever: 4 key focus areas for strategy
The CPG giant is focused on performance, core brands and embracing the new
Archives for September 5, 2025
Mars-Kellanova: Merger update
Is the clock still stopped on the $35.9bn deal?
News Bites
Energy drinks, snack trends and a big split
Energy drinks, snacking behaviors and corporate restructuring made headlines this week, underscoring how rapidly the food and beverage landscape is shifting under competitive and consumer pressures
Natural color demand drives Capol’s deal for Blue Pacific Flavors
Capol’s acquisition of Blue Pacific underscores how quickly the natural color market is evolving - from a nice-to-have to a core differentiator
Why the refrigerated aisle is ripe for cpg innovation
Data from NFRA and case studies from brands like GoodBelly and Egglife highlight how chilled formats meet consumer demand for freshness and wellness
Mexican avocado industry to block some exports in anti-deforestation campaign
The sustainability program provides a pathway for ecologically unfriendly orchards to come into compliance
Up the food chain
Bel’s venture chief Caroline Sorlin on getting precision fermentation right
Bel Group plans on succeeding in animal-free dairy where others have failed. For chief venture officer Caroline Sorlin, who leads on Bel’s food-tech partnerships, timing is key