Gut health made Yakult famous. Now it must prove it can stay relevant
Yakult helped to create the gut-health category, but it faces stiff competition in an ever-crowded functional market.
Archives for August 11, 2026
Greencore pulls Asda and Morrisons pasta products over listeria fears
Greencore is recalling several Asda and Morrisons pasta products because of a possible listeria contamination.
Why Nestlé’s factory closure could be first of many
Nestlé’s chocolate factory closure could be a sign of what’s to come for global confectionery production, as manufacturers prioritise scale, flexibility and efficiency
UK brewery closures slow but Scotland hit hard by BrewDog and Innis & Gunn troubles
The rate at which British breweries are closing has slowed, but the sector continues to face significant pressures, according to a leading industry body.
Former BrewDog CEO James Watt eyes up brewery acquisitions for new beer start-up
James Watt, founder and former CEO of BrewDog, is eyeing a series of brewery acquisitions for his new ‘Second Best’ brand.
Is speculoos the new Dubai chocolate? Inside Biscoff’s €500m boom
Lotus Bakeries is making its biggest-ever investment to turn soaring demand for speculoos into lasting global growth
Why China should matter to every alt protein company
Despite the geopolitical tensions, all alternative protein companies globally need to factor China in their production strategy to scale, compete and reduce costs. Here’s why