Hershey wins lawsuit over ‘faceless’ Reese’s Halloween pumpkins
Hershey has won the dismissal of a lawsuit accusing the company of misleading shoppers over Reese’s Halloween pumpkins that did not feature the carved faces shown on their…
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Paul Smith boss brands Frasers’ Harvey Nichols deal ‘dubious’
Paul Smith executive chairman Ewan Venters has questioned the ethics of Frasers Group’s takeover of Harvey Nichols, as suppliers face recovering just a fraction of the money they…
How Ingredion aims to capitalize on ‘reformulation boom’ with Tate & Lyle deal
The acquisition positions Ingredion as the "go-to provider for texture and healthful solutions" within the food and beverage industries, according to its CEO.
Food packaging needs to evolve in the age of social media
The most successful brands are creating "mini moments" through novel innovations that turn packaging into content, writes one industry expert.
Wave Kids flavored waters
Wave Kids is giving families four new flavors with the launch of its first flavored and fizzy waters.
UK inflation rises to 3.1% in August
Higher transport costs and rising motor fuel prices push headline Consumer Prices Index higher
McVitie’s launches multimillion masterbrand campaign
McVitie’s has launched a multi-million-pound marketing campaign which highlights its umbrella of popular brands and the role the business plays in Britain. This campaign will run…
La Vaquita expands foodservice business nationally
The expansion comes as Hispanic cuisine continues to gain momentum across U.S. menus, with the U.S. Mexican restaurant industry valued at approximately $105 billion in 2026 with…
AuraVeo turns El Caficultor coffee packaging into direct subscription channel
Speciality coffee brand El Caficultor is showcasing a connected packaging initiative at London Packaging Week on 16-17 September designed to convert retail buyers into direct…
Guess deploys 127 warehouse robots to ramp up fulfilment
Fashion retailer Guess has bolstered its automated fulfilment system with the deployment of 127 warehouse robots at its GXO Logistics Venlo, Netherlands facility.
Declining grocery volumes demand transformation of category management
Merchants need to change how they set growth goals and approach funding to address shifts in grocery shopping, write Matt Hamory and Marco Di Marino of AlixPartners.
Italians Cut Back On Out-of-Home Dining – Coop Italia
Inflation fatigue, geopolitical uncertainty and lifestyle recalibrations are defining 2026 Italian consumption, notes Coop Italia.