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Nestlé Announces CEO Change In Zone Europe Business

Nestlé has announced that Marco Settembri, executive vice president and chief executive of the food giant's Zone Europe business is set to retire.

How Food Companies Like Coca-Cola, Kraft-Heinz Are Targeting Low-Income Americans

Americans relying on government benefits to buy food and other essentials are slashing spending, prompting food makers like Kraft-Heinz and Conagra Brands...

Food Industry Needs To Prepare For 'New Era Of Risk Management'

The global food industry is entering the age of 'Assurance 4.0' – a new era of risk management where maintaining product integrity has emerged a...

How Can Retailers Add Value To The Meat-Free Foods Category?

With plant-based sales falling, suppliers need to ask if they are tapping into a need state from both shopper and retailer viewpoints.

Debate Over Ultra-Processed Foods Spurs 'Reevaluation Of Health Perceptions'

Brands will need to invest in food technology in order to overcome the negative association with ultra-processed foods (UPFs), while still being able to de...

Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos Invests In Sustainable Protein Initiative

The Bezos Earth Fund, established by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has announced the establishment of Bezos Centers for Sustainable Protein, as part of its co...

AI Turning Conceptual Flavours Into Reality, But Trust Remains Imperative

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the food and beverage sector, turning abstract flavour concepts into tangible realities, however, &qu...

Shift Away From Ultra-Processed Foods Likely To Take Some Time: Circana

The consumer shift away from so-called 'ultra-processed foods' (UPFs) is likely to take some time due to consumer confusion surrounding the category, accor...