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Regional: Latin America

How brands can formulate for GLP-1 food cravings

22 Apr 2026

Research suggests GLP-1 drugs don't remove food cravings – they change them, prompting new product development to focus on nutrition and enjoyment.

Unilever-McCormick: Is the $65bn megamerger worth its salt?

21 Apr 2026

Unilever is to merge with spice giant McCormick & Company in a $65bn (€48bn) deal – but is it “the deal the market got wrong”, as one analyst suggests?

PepsiCo targeting 'big opportunity' in out-of-home snacking

15 Apr 2026

PepsiCo is “restaging” its biggest brands – Lay's, Tostitos, Gatorade, and Quaker – to strengthen their out-of-home positioning as consumers continue to eat outside of the home, its CEO says.

Emissions-reduction technologies can help brands hit green goals

14 Apr 2026

Emissions-reduction technologies can help global manufacturers lower their environmental impact while increasing operational efficiency and making savings.

Securing sweetness in bakery, without the sweetener effect

13 Apr 2026

EFSA has confirmed sucralose cannot be used in most bakery applications. So, which sweeteners can manufacturers of healthy indulgent baked goods use?

The rise of CPG disruptor brands

9 Apr 2026

Bold, relevant, and agile disruptor brands, such as Olly and Poppi are reshaping consumer packaged goods (CPG) and driving growth in stagnant areas – reframing everything about the categories they are showing up in, say experts.

Rising automation requires clear risk management strategy

6 Apr 2026

Automation is helping manufacturers reduce bottlenecks but it also comes with risks. Successful brands will have clear risk management strategies.

Puratos to acquire Dawn Foods

3 Apr 2026

Belgian bakery, patisserie, and chocolate supplier Puratos is to acquire US-headquartered cookie and muffin-maker Dawn Foods.

Could the Strait of Hormuz supply shock boost regenerative farming?

31 Mar 2026

The Iran war has exposed the frailties of a fossil fuel-dependent food system. Could regenerative agriculture benefit from soaring fertiliser prices?

Closing the hygiene gap in cold-chain environments

30 Mar 2026

Maintaining hygiene while meeting health and safety requirements between cleans is vital yet challenging for food operators, requiring a holistic approach.

General Mills CEO: We are 'innovating on how we innovate' through AI

27 Mar 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools are adding speed, depth and innovative angles to several areas of business at General Mills and will prove invaluable in enhancing brand traction globally, its CEO says.

Nestlé to launch 'smart ageing' powdered drink brand Vital

20 Mar 2026

Nestlé has developed Vital, a nutritional powdered drink line to support smart and healthy ageing, that will first launch in Brazil later this year.

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