Danone’s Lifeway acquisition collapses
As talks between the two parties fall through, one question looms large: will Julie Smolyansky’s leadership survive?
Archives for September 18, 2025
Eat, drink and be scary
Holiday treats, spices and baking goods are back in stores
Organic Week 2025
Organic’s next frontier: Marketing that matches motivation
From eco-minded Boomers to health-conscious Millennials to price-sensitive Gen Zers, organic consumers are everywhere but they are far from monolithic – complicating market strategies for brands and retailers
General Mills’ turnaround play balances short-term price cuts with long-term ‘remarkability’
Despite steep sales and profit declines in the first quarter, the Cheerios maker says price cuts, increased advertising and innovation are winning over budget-conscious consumers and laying the groundwork for a volume-driven rebound in fiscal year 2026
GRAS under the microscope: FDA eyes reform as consumer trust wavers
CPG brands could face greater regulatory oversight, higher expectations for transparency and new risks if ingredient safety communication falls short
Mars-Kellanova Deal: Commission restarts the clock
The EU has resumed its investigation into Mars’ $35.9bn merger with Kellanova, following a stop in July