Canada pauses tariffs on US food and alcohol after Trump delays trade action

Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. UPDATE: 5:38 P.M.: Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in a social media post that “proposed tariffs will be paused for at least 30 days while we work together.” The delay is part of an agreement to increase […]

FNB News – Nuts & Dry Fruits Council of India announces 2nd edition of MEWA 2025

The Nuts and Dry Fruits Council India, announces the 2nd edition of the MEWA 2025, a groundbreaking three-day trade show for nuts and dry fruits that is set to captivate industry leaders, buyers, sellers, and international delegates. MEWA 2025 is scheduled for February 12 to 14, at Jio Convention Centre, Mumbai. The exhibition promises to […]

Keurig Dr Pepper creates role to run energy drinks as part of exec refresh

Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Keurig Dr Pepper unveiled a series of changes to its executive ranks on Monday, including the creation of a position to oversee its fast-growing energy drinks business. Justin Whitmore, who previously served as the company’s chief […]

10 Reasons Not to Miss the 6th Annual Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival 2025

Greater Fort Lauderdale’s 7-day culinary extravaganza boasts a thrilling lineup of culinary classes, signature events, exclusive celebrity chef & wine expert-driven dinners and a Grand Tasting spectacular   The Visit Lauderdale Food & Wine Festival (VLFWF) is back for its sixth year, bringing another unforgettable week of culinary exploration and entertainment to South Florida. Poised […]

FNB News – Unilever to sell foods brands Unox & Zwan to Zwanenberg Food Group

Unilever announced that it has received a binding offer from Zwanenberg Food Group to acquire the Unox and Zwan brands. Both iconic brands have been part of the Unilever portfolio for almost 100 years, the Dutch Unox brand since 1937 and the Belgium Zwan brand since 1928. The company is looking to sharpen its Foods […]

Conagra Brands adds ‘GLP-1 friendly’ label to some Healthy Choice meals

Conagra Brands said more than two dozen of the company’s Healthy Choice offerings will feature a label indicating the meals are “GLP-1 friendly,” making it the first major food brand to call out popular weight-loss medication on its packaging. The packaged foods giant said starting next month, the Healthy Choice items will feature a “badge” […]

FNB News – What drives India’s appetite for sweet bakery?

Sweet bakery treats like cakes, croissants, and cream buns have found a place in the hearts of Indian consumers, who increasingly enjoy these indulgences as part of their daily routines and special moments. According to Mintel research, 67% of Indians consumed sweet bakery products in the past three months to September 2023—with packaged sweet bakery […]

Who is Dr. Marty Makary, Trump’s pick to head the FDA?

Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Johns Hopkins surgeon Dr. Marty Makary to lead the FDA. Makary currently is a surgical oncologist at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore and previously was an advisor at the conservative think tank […]

FNB News – Fonterra to proceed with sale process for consumer businesses

Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd., has provided an update on its work to explore potential divestment options for its global consumer business, as well as integrated businesses Fonterra Oceania and Fonterra Sri Lanka.? CEO Miles Hurrell says, following a detailed scoping phase, the co-op has decided to proceed with a sale process for these businesses.?He said, […]

Lifeway Foods rejects Danone’s $283M ‘opportunistic’ takeover offer

Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Lifeway Foods rejected a Sept. 23 offer by Danone to acquire the kefir maker for about $283 million, or $25 a share. Danone, a long-time shareholder in Lifeway, currently owns 23.4% of its common shares. In […]