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Italian competition watchdog hits snacks ‘cartel’ with €23.3m fine
The Italian competition authority has issued a €23.3 million fine to three leading private label savoury snack manufacturers in the country, finding that they breached competition laws.
Engineering resilience in confectionery production: Preparing for the year ahead
As the confectionery sector enters 2026, manufacturers face intensifying pressure to deliver greater product variety, cleaner labels and faster innovation without sacrificing efficiency or compliance.
Saudi Arabia tests narrow alcohol framework, sending early signals to global F&B firms
Saudi Arabia is cautiously easing its alcohol ban, a limited shift prompting global food, beverage and hospitality groups to reassess the kingdom’s consumer market.
European bakery ingredients market poised for strategic growth
The Baking Europe Ingredients Market Report 2025 provides essential intelligence for industrial bakers, ingredient suppliers and procurement leaders navigating this complex landscape.
GRAS reform and UPF definition among key focus areas highlighted in new MAHA strategy
The Make America Healthy Again Commission has unveiled the new Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy – a plan aiming to tackle chronic disease in American children.
Opinion: Less healthy food – Savvy retailers are turning restrictions into healthy profits
James Nevard, head of qualitative research at Linney, explores how retailers are profiting despite the regulatory challenges surrounding popular foods that have been designated ‘less healthy’.