Lindt & Sprüngli (USA) Inc. has failed to convince a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging its dark chocolate bars contain significant levels of heavy metals. Could this premium chocolate brand’s reputation for quality be at risk?.. Read

King Arthur Baking Company has partnered with Project Potluck to launch Baking Pitchfest 2024 to foster greater inclusivity, equitable opportunity and creativity in the baking world... Read

A study by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) has brought a lesser-known chemical into the spotlight – used by the agricultural industry to optimise yield and harvest – but it comes with a warning... Read

More than 80,000 consumers have added their names to a petition by food activist and one of Time Magazine’s 2015 ‘most influential people on the internet – Vani Hari (aka Food Babe) – urging Kellogg’s to eliminate synthetic additives from its breakfast cereals targeting children. It’s been done elsewhere, so why not the US?.. Read

Gut health, fermentation, plants and the classics will dominate the headlines this year, according to Puratos’ proprietary Taste Tomorrow ‘always-on’ research program. But there’s more in store, too... Read

A proposed class action lawsuit filed against Mondelēz International Inc – alleging ‘false and deceptive marketing and sale of cocoa products that display its Cocoa Life logo’ – presents significant ramifications for the company, the broader food industry and consumers alike... Read

From one of the largest transactions in the food industry in recent years to smaller deals to achieve scale to offset changing consumer preferences and economic pressures, the bakery and snacks sectors have been experiencing significant M&A activity recently... Read

An Indian court has ruled that PepsiCo India Holdings can finally claim a patent for the potato variety grown exclusive for its Lay’s potato chips – but this follows a protracted legal journey of lawsuits, arguments, judges orders and appeals... Read

The snacking masterminds at Pringles have debuted its first-ever puffed snack that drops the can for a bag... Read

BBQ, hickory and smoky bacon-flavored potato chips enjoy considerable popularity, often ranking amongst consumers super likes. But that’s about to go up in smoke... Read