FoodNavigator.com

Gut health trend enters new era The category has officially entered a new growth phase, driven by sharper science, smarter consumers and a shift toward clearer, benefit‑led communication. Read the full story 👇 foodnavigator.com/Article/2026/0… #guthealth

🚨 BREAKING: #Unilever confirms merger talks with #McCormick Unilever has officially acknowledged it’s in discussions with McCormick over a potential merger of its Foods business. Read full story 👇 foodnavigator.com/Article/2026/0…

🍫 Five companies - one huge influence They dominate shelves. They shape trends. They set the pace. Introducing #confectionery’s Big 5 - the companies defining the future of sweets worldwide 🍬🌍 Read the full story 👇 foodnavigator.com/Article/2026/0…

#Ferrero strengthens snacking division with acquisition The #confectionery giant is set to buy #snack brand Bold Snacks - taking over its factory and employees. Read the full story 👇 foodnavigator.com/Article/2026/0…

#Cocoa prices climb after market collapse Cocoa prices are on the rise again, signalling fresh volatility for #chocolate makers. What’s driving the increase and what does it mean for manufacturers? Read the full story 👇 foodnavigator.com/Article/2026/0…

BREAKING: #Unilever weighs-up one of the biggest shake‑ups in its modern history A potential split of its entire food division, worth tens of billions, is now on the table as the company sharpens its focus on higher‑margin categories. Read full story👇 foodnavigator.com/Article/2026/0…

🚀 From engineering to flavour, fragrance and the future of food #Givaudan’s Head of Innovation shares how an engineer’s mindset, AI-driven discovery, and next‑gen biotics are reshaping what’s possible in the global food system. Read the full story ⬇️ foodnavigator.com/Article/2026/0…

🚨 #Hershey strategy shake‑up The #confectionery giant is tearing down category walls and rebuilding its business for a #snacking‑first future. Read the full story 👇 foodnavigator.com/Article/2026/0…

🚨 F&B leadership shake-up continues From #Unilever to #Nestlé, the past year has been a tale of exits, scandals, and surprise appointments across food and beverage. Now #Ferrero has decided to joined in. Read the full story 👇 foodnavigator.com/Article/2026/0…

🚨 'The Big One' is coming #Food and #beverage industry braces for #cyberattack powerful enough to cripple the system. Read the full story 👇 foodnavigator.com/Article/2026/0…

#Hershey is sharpening its growth strategy With new categories, markets and consumers in play, the #confectionery giant is reassessing where to invest and how fast to move. Read the full story 👇 foodnavigator.com/Article/2026/0…

🚀 #Mondelez ramps up #Toblerone production with $83m investment! Read full story 👇 foodnavigator.com/Article/2026/0…

🚨 Industry shake‑up ahead The long‑standing '200 daily #food decisions' claim has officially collapsed, and the implications for manufacturers are huge. Read the full story 👇 foodnavigator.com/Article/2026/0…

Big shake‑up in the #coffee world ☕🚨 #Nestlé is set to sell Blue Bottle Coffee as the #food and #beverage giant streamlines its portfolio. Read the full story 👇 foodnavigator.com/Article/2026/0…

🚀 Lindt & Sprüngli defies a struggling #chocolate market with record growth Read the full story 👇 foodnavigator.com/Article/2026/0…

🚨 Sweeteners under fire A major long‑term study has found links between several widely used #sweeteners and faster cognitive decline, with the steepest drops seen in under‑60s and people with diabetes. Read the full story 👇 foodnavigator.com/Article/2026/0…

🚨 Confectionery sector braced for shortages as Iran conflict escalates As tensions in Iran escalate, the #confectionery sector is bracing for significant ingredients and logistics disruptions. Read full story 👇 foodnavigator.com/Article/2026/0…

BREAKING: Kraft Heinz holds on to its biggest investor... for now The #food giant has halted plans to separate - a move that's pleased Berkshire Hathaway. Read full story 👇 foodnavigator.com/Article/2026/0…

The clean label #chocolate revolution has begun As formulation tools improve, and consumers demand greater transparency, manufacturers are reassessing what’s possible in chocolate reformulation. Read full story 👇 foodnavigator.com/Article/2026/0…

#Nestlé's strategy shift Confectionery giant #Nestlé makes bold move into Formula 1 with KitKat collaboration. Read the full story 👇 foodnavigator.com/Article/2026/0… #Formula1 #F1