FoodNavigator-USA

FoodNavigator-USA is a highly regarded online publication that focuses on the North American food and beverage industry. It offers daily updates, in-depth articles, and insightful analysis on the latest trends and developments. The platform also hosts online and in-person events, a weekly podcast, and video segments that address key issues and stories relevant to CEOs, marketers, brand managers, R&D professionals, and regulatory affairs specialists in the sector.

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Is the $36 billion Mars-Kellanova merger at risk of collapsing?

4 days ago | foodnavigator-usa.com | Gill Hyslop

The European Commission is looking into opening a preliminary review into Mars’ planned acquisition of Kellanova. This escalation means regulators believe there is a ‘real risk’ the deal may significantly reduce competition in several key categories, including savoury snacks, breakfast foods and frozen ready-to-eat meals. From the outset, the $36 billion tie-up between Mars and Kellanova looked like a match made in snacking heaven.
Is the plant-based milk sector in trouble?

1 week ago | foodnavigator-usa.com | Donna Eastlake

After seven years in operation, plant-based milk brand Mighty Drinks has announced that it is going into administration.
How AI is helping the food industry protect food security

1 week ago | foodnavigator-usa.com | Donna Eastlake

Future food security is under significant threat. Rising global temperatures, historic droughts and biodiversity loss are placing crops at risk and spiking commodity prices. The first signs of this can be seen in the struggles of climate-sensitive plants such as corn, cocoa, coffee and sugar, which have all seen yields drop and prices rise over the past 12 months.
Big investments in beverage manufacturing and R&D: Heineken, Danone and more

1 week ago | foodnavigator-usa.com | Rachel Arthur

The last few weeks have seen a flurry in investments as beverage giants eye up opportunities for the future: setting up capabilities and capacity for years to come. From production lines and manufacturing upgrades to the R&D labs that will define future products, here are some of the investments beverage companies are making. Heineken brews the future of beer with new R&D facilityHeineken has opened a new €45m global R&D facility in the Netherlands.
NielsenIQ integrates FoodHealth Score to bring nutrition transparency to retail and CPG

1 week ago | foodnavigator-usa.com | Deniz Ataman

NielsenIQ (NIQ) and FoodHealth Co. partner to integrate FoodHealth’s nutrition scoring system – the FoodHealth Score – into NIQ’s global data tools, marking the first time NIQ will offer a comprehensive nutrient scoring system across its platform. The FoodHealth Score is a 1-100 index that evaluates products based on nutrient density and ingredient quality.
Inside Mondelēz’s data-driven approach to omnichannel agility

1 week ago | foodnavigator-usa.com | Deniz Ataman

As the digital commerce landscape continues to fragment, Mondelēzleans into data to create a seamless experience for its customers – whether in-store, online or through emerging channels like social commerce. “Data is and will always be a core part of our business,” Jillian Durojaiye, director of omnichannel growth at Mondelēz, said during an interview at the 2025 Sweets & Snacks Expo last month.
From microalgae to macro impact: Arborea harnesses sunlight to create ‘food without the footprint’

1 week ago | foodnavigator-usa.com | Elizabeth Crawford

To feed a growing global population expected to reach 10 billion by 2050, land equivalent to the size of Africa would need to be converted for agricultural use, at great cost to biodiversity and the climate, unless new ways of sustainably producing nutrient-dense food – like that devised by climate-tech food startup Arborea – are adopted.
Mission Tea founder talks road to success of all-natural energy drinks brand

1 week ago | foodnavigator-usa.com | Nikki Hancocks

Tom Whittle began his career in law, but long hours and family health challenges prompted a shift to entrepreneurship, where he channelled his drive into endurance feats and Guinness World Records as a foundation for brand-building. “I didn’t know what I wanted to do before uni, so I did law as a safe bet,” he said. “Then I didn’t know what I wanted to do after uni, so I did law as a safe bet.
US Food Waste Pact debuts new frontline employee toolkit

1 week ago | foodnavigator-usa.com | Christine Stoddard

Created in collaboration with the Pacific Coast Food Waste Commitment, the toolkit includes reading material, training videos and instructions for company-wide competitions, along with case studies. It is free and available in English and Spanish with plans for adding other languages. The potential for change is enticing: A Quick Win – an idea with little-to-no cost requirements that is easy to implement – can improve 70% of food waste reduction on a single manufacturing line.
What is behind the uptick in milk consumption and dairy sales more broadly?

1 week ago | foodnavigator-usa.com | Elizabeth Crawford

For the first time in decades, sales of dairy milk are growing – reversing a steady and significant drop that began in the mid-1970s with a only brief reprieve in 2009 when year-over-year sales increased before losing ground again in part to sales of plant-based alternatives. According to market research firm Circana, dairy milk sales climbed 2% to $17.1 billion in the year ending Dec.