News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries
2024 US presidential election
Donald Trump's election as the 47th US president signals a sea change in economic and trade policies from the Biden Administration, as the president-elect is expected to raise tariffs, which can kick start inflation again and complicate stressed supply...
The European Council has greenlit the Commission’s proposals to delay EUDR by 12 months, despite protests from hundreds of environmental and other groups calling for its immediate implementation.
Startup Spotlight
Long gone are the days when a deal was sealed with a handshake and verbal commitment, which is why the co-founder of veggie snack startup Theo’s advises entrepreneurs to be persistent – but not annoying – about securing commitments in writing before acting.
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?