Astral Foods workers strike over pay at two South Africa sites
Workers at JSE-listed Astral Foods’ Festive chicken operation in South Africa have begun strike action over pay. The post Astral Foods workers strike over pay at two South Africa…
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Oatly cuts profit outlook on North America fuel cost pressures
Oatly lowered its full-year profit guidance over soaring fuel and freight costs in North America, even as its losses narrowed. The post Oatly cuts profit outlook on North America…
Danone plays “offensive” to fix North America EDP underperformance
Danone is playing “offensive” to address underperformance in its EDP business in North America as third-quarter growth slowed. The post Danone plays “offensive” to fix North…
Simply Good Foods braces for pricing challenge to reset gross margins
Simply Good Foods is gearing for more sales and EBITDA pains amid the need for pricing to restore gross margins to historical levels. The post Simply Good Foods braces for pricing…
Ultraprocessed food labels could cost industry $14B a year
A labeling mandate would apply to 72% of packaged foods and lead to higher reformulation and ingredient costs, according to a University of Chicago study.
Nestlé turnaround taking shape a year after new CEO
Philipp Navratil said innovations and category divestitures have helped lead to improvements in key markets like North America, but he’s still “not satisfied” with the company’s…
Hilmar launches PROtelyze Bio-Brain
The innovation has already earned industry recognition, winning the 2026 Breakthrough Award for Dairy Ingredient Innovation, presented by Dairy Foods and the American Dairy…
The new Greencore serves up growth
Greencore’s trading update indicates one of the food industry’s most notable M&A deals of the last 18 months is showing signs of success. The post The new Greencore serves up…
The Non-GMO Project wants to set the standard for non-ultraprocessed foods
CEO Megan Westgate talks about the holistic approach in developing the Non-UPF Verified label and whether the certification can become a framework for reformulation across the…
Nestlé USA unveils its 2027 Food and Beverage Trend Forecast
Nestlé USA unveiled its 2027 Food and Beverage Trend Forecast, identifying the five shifts set to define how Americans eat and drink in the year ahead.
FDA paves the way for salt reduction in dozens of food categories
The department will allow salt substitutes in bread, milk, condiments and other staple foods as part of an effort to reduce Americans’ sodium consumption.
Dairy Management Inc. launches Portraits of Modern Dairy
Portraits of Modern Dairy kicked off with a Good Morning America segment on Oct. 12 in conjunction with National Farmers Day and the United Nations’ International Year of the…