The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

The European Commission has granted unconditional approval for Mars’ $36 billion acquisition of Kellanova, removing the final regulatory hurdle for the confectionery and snacking giant. With this clearance secured.

Beyond Meat has been ordered to pay $38.9 million in damages to fellow alt-meat producer Vegadelphia Foods, after a federal jury found the company liable for trademark infringement.

Nestlé Bangladesh is under legal scrutiny after food inspectors raised concerns over the safety of KitKat chocolate wafers sold in the country.

US President Donald Trump has rolled back a series of wide-reaching import tariffs, removing levies on a range of food and beverage products including coffee, tea, tropical fruits, cocoa, spices, nuts, grains and beef.

Thailand’s newly enacted Alcohol Control Act (No. 2) B.E. 2568 (2025) has ignited controversy across the food, beverage, and tourism industries, after introducing a 10,000-baht fine for consumers caught drinking after midnight.

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has raised significant competition concerns regarding the proposed £1.2 billion ($1.61 billion) merger between convenience food manufacturers Greencore Group and Bakkavor Group...

Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield has resigned from the ice cream company after 47 years, amid an ongoing dispute between its founders and the brand’s parent group, Unilever.

Unilever has appointed Jochanan Senf as the new CEO of Ben & Jerry's, effective immediately, marking a pivotal moment in the brand's ongoing legal confrontation with its independent board.