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September 5, 2026

Features

Sep 5, 2026 · Feature

Function gets specific, while flavour keeps its freedom

Late-August launches show beverage makers pursuing sharply defined propositions alongside broader experimentation in flavour, format and partnerships.

Industry Watch

Sep 5, 2026 · FoodNavigator Europe

Campbell’s launches $500m savings drive after weak quarter

The food group is cutting jobs, closing plants, reducing its dividend and raising prices.

Sep 5, 2026 · Food Business Africa

Accra Brewery says excise changes put 2,000 jobs at risk

The brewer and Ghana’s Finance Ministry differ over how revised beer duties will affect domestic production.

Sep 5, 2026 · FoodNavigator Europe

Food affordability fears weigh on consumer confidence

Concern over grocery costs remains closely tied to wider pressure from the cost of living.

Sep 5, 2026 · Food Business Africa

Mane adds US citrus expertise with Cvista deal

The acquisition will combine specialist citrus capabilities with Mane’s international flavour and fragrance operations.

Sep 5, 2026 · Food Business Africa

Tequila weakness weighs on Brown-Forman sales

Quarterly sales slipped despite support from a new Jack Daniel’s flavour and ready-to-drink products.

Sep 5, 2026 · Just Food

FAO warns of growing risk as food prices climb

An index covering five commodities reached its highest point in almost four years during August.

Sep 5, 2026 · Food Business News

Health and taste reshape bread-buying choices

Research suggests nutrition, flavour and texture are becoming more influential when shoppers select bread.

Sep 5, 2026 · Food Business News

Legacy food brands push into new categories

Established names are seeking fresh growth by extending beyond their traditional product ranges.

Sep 5, 2026 · FoodNavigator Europe

Barilla’s Goodles deal follows a proven growth formula

The acquisition pairs a health-focused start-up’s innovation with the reach of a multinational food group.

Sep 5, 2026 · The Grocer

Neighbourly badge highlights retailers’ community support

A scannable mark will show shoppers which food banks and local causes receive participating stores’ surplus.

Sep 5, 2026 · asiaone.com

Singapore’s newest venues mix heritage with reinvention

August openings stretch from garden and rooftop settings to fresh chapters for established food businesses.

Sep 5, 2026 · Food Dive

Ferrero plans Power Crunch relaunch

The protein bar brand is adjusting its ingredients and promoting a crisper wafer texture.

Sep 5, 2026 · Food Business Africa

Varun Beverages to distribute Carlsberg in Zimbabwe

Imported Carlsberg beer will precede planned local production backed by a US$250 million brewery.

Sep 5, 2026 · Food Business Africa

Ivory Coast holds cocoa farmgate price for 2026/27

The decision follows a steep fall in global cocoa prices as the country seeks more domestic value from the crop.

Sep 5, 2026 · Food Dive

Cream-filled chocolate and seasonal drinks lead product launches

New confectionery, pizza and beverage offerings are expanding the choice available to consumers.

Sep 5, 2026 · Food Industry Executive

Natural colour supplies face pressure ahead of 2027 dye deadline

Food manufacturers face supply, inflation and consumer-confidence challenges as the synthetic dye deadline approaches.

Daily Digest

Sep 5, 2026 · FoodNavigator Europe

Big Food pivots towards more focused growth

Cost pressures and changing demand are prompting major food groups to reassess how they pursue growth.

Sep 5, 2026 · Food Dive

Barilla acquires better-for-you pasta brand Goodles

The deal is expected to broaden Goodles’ international reach while strengthening Barilla’s position in functional foods.

Sep 5, 2026 · FoodNavigator Europe

Swizzels brings sweet-inspired scents into the home

The confectionery group has partnered with Cristalinas on a nostalgic range of diffusers and room sprays.