PepsiCo is reversing its shrinkflation strategy to select bags of Tostitos and Ruffles to win back frustrated customers. Will this move offer valuable lessons for other producers facing similar backlash over rising prices and smaller portions?
US Senators Elizabeth Warren and Madeleine Dean are the latest lawmakers to wade into the ongoing debate about corporate responsibility during inflationary periods. As the practice again comes under scrutiny, what lessons could bakery and snacks producers...
This year’s mergers and acquisitions activity in the global bakery and snacks industries is showing a positive trajectory, driven by evolving consumer trends and market consolidation strategies.
A proposed class action lawsuit filed against Mondelēz International Inc – alleging ‘false and deceptive marketing and sale of cocoa products that display its Cocoa Life logo’ – presents significant ramifications for the company, the broader food industry...
In the ever-evolving consumer goods landscape, one trend remains constant: people love to snack. However, the way they snack and the products they prefer are anything but static.
Since its entry into India in 2017, the Mexican bakery giant has not only reshaped the country’s bread market’s competitive landscape, but also driven innovation and efficiency in the sector.
Collaborations in the snack industry are vital for innovation, market expansion and consumer engagement. These partnerships lead to the creation of novel products that blend diverse flavors and cultural influences, capturing consumer interest and expanding...
Data analytics, AI and machine learning are vital to predict preferences and optimize production processes, but they are only one part of the consumer engagement story.
Sales of potato chips in Russia are up, with local producers grabbing the opportunity to fill the gap left by international brands that have scaled back or ceased their operations.
While powerhouses like Oreo’s shout tales of success one twist at a time, the rise of ‘biscuit billionaires’ in emerging markets like India are not to be ignored. How many of these brands do you know?
