Why Unilever’s $40bn food merger is raising red flags
Unilever’s $40bn food deal is supposed to sharpen focus. Instead it’s unsettled stakeholders, raising questions over the success of Big Food consolidation
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Sustainability marketed products defy headwinds to gain market share, drive sales
NYU Stern and Circana data show eco-positioned CPGs are category and sales growth drivers
More cream, less air: What makes ice cream ‘super-premium’?
There’s premium, and there’s super-premium ice cream. But what’s the difference – and does it matter?
Fermented dairy alternatives show enhanced biofunctionality
A new study suggested that fermentation of oat and soy dairy alternatives substantially improves their properties and potential cardiovascular health benefits.
Functional drinks shift focus from body to mind
Functional drinks have traditionally concentrated on the body. The next frontier is exploring brain health, cognition, focus, stress-relief and mental wellbeing
Private label is surging. Here are 3 ways food brands can fight back
Food and drink brands are fast losing ground to private labels. But they can still win