AI goes mainstream in food and beverage in 2025
This year’s wave of tools – from trend‑spotting engines to autonomous R&D agents – turned AI into everyday infrastructure for food and beverage
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Conagra absorbs $968M impairment as outlook holds
A nearly $1 billion write-down and soft Q2 weigh on the stock, yet management reaffirms its focus on frozen, snacks and value-led innovation
5 ways 2025 upended the food industry
As Washington and the states raced to redefine food safety and trade, companies braced for higher tariffs, stricter ingredient rules and shifting consumer expectations
General Mills says price cuts are working
Cutting prices on about two‑thirds of its North America retail lineup helped General Mills beat Q2 estimates and flatten volume declines
Whole and 2% milk returning to school cafeterias after 12-year ban
Congress passes the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act with bipartisan support, rolling back Obama-era nutrition standards despite objections from health groups
2026 Trendspotting
Could white cake, churro and huckleberry cobbler be the big drink flavors of 2026?
From matcha and sober-curious sips to gut-friendly tonics, protein power and tropical spritzes, functional beverages are defining the next wave of refreshment
2026 Trendspotting
Palate predictions: Sweet, spicy and beyond in 2026
From dark sweet cherry and black currant to smoky, swicy profiles, flavor leaders predict globally inspired tastes to define the year ahead
Holiday treats and meals still a priority despite inflation worries
Mars, Ferrero and Hershey launch new products as consumers double down on candy and seasonal snacks this winter
Can AI solve the cocoa crisis? Barry Callebaut is betting on it
Barry Callebaut partners with NotCo AI and Planet A Foods to tackle soaring cocoa prices and regulatory hurdles, leveraging digital formulation tools to future‑proof chocolate
Costco touts growth but quiet on tariff lawsuit in Q1 earnings call
The retailer saw double-digit growth in meat and strong private-label momentum as it added new warehouses and looked past tariff turbulence