Inside food & drink manufacturing
The FTC granted early termination of its US antitrust waiting period, while the UK’s CMA continues its Phase 1 review and Sen. Elizabeth Warren calls for closer scrutiny of major food-industry mergers
Oil prices have swung wildly this year. Every time tension flares around the Strait of Hormuz, the market reacts within hours, and every time it eases, prices drift back down just as fast.
Mike Bagshaw, founder and owner of flavour house, I.T.S looks at the challenges AI is bringing to the promotion of food and drink brands and whether it is becoming a barrier to consumers making informed choices.
Drinks are shrinking, but not for the same reasons as food
Carlsberg Britvic has confirmed plans to close the Marston’s Brewery in Burton-upon-Trent amid dwindling cask ale volumes.
Soft drinks giant PepsiCo is coming under increasing pressure as it struggles to hit growth and margin targets set by investors.
The ambient Italian food brand, Napolina, is launching a major marketing campaign following a rise in demand.