How to have staying power in UK sports nutrition
We examine the drivers for growth, and the pitfalls to be avoided, in the UK sports nutrition category.
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Mars to face court action over Nutro dog food claims
The lawsuit, filed last year, concerns Mars Petcare's Nutro Ingredient Diet products.
Hatching new ideas – Big Food’s incubator and accelerator programmes
Our guide to some of the main incubators and accelerators operated by major food manufacturers as they look to tap into some of the consumer trends shaping demand.
Which companies are leading the way for artificial intelligence in the consumer sector?
We aggregated thousands of records from GlobalData's proprietary jobs, deals, patents and company filings databases to identify the top companies in the area of artificial intelligence in the consumer sector.
Nestle, Unilever among companies behind UK flexible plastics recycling fund
Nestlé and Unilever are among a group of five international food companies that have set up a GBP1m (US$1.4m) fund in the UK to address the issue of flexible plastic packaging.
Mars pumps investment into pet food in Spain
The US giant is looking to almost double the annual output of its factory in Spain making dog and cat food. So far in 2021, Mars has set out plans…
Mars inks Spain ice-cream distribution deal with Unilever
It is the first joint venture between the two companies in Spain. Mars Iberia, the company's local subsidiary, said the deal will allow it increase its presence at points of…
Mars, PepsiCo to work with suppliers on emissions
US food giants Mars, PepsiCo and McCormick & Co. are part of a new "coalition" that aims, the confectionery giant said, to "mobilise suppliers on climate action". The companies are working with sustainability…
Nestle joins Magnit-led Russia initiative to promote healthy food
Nestlé has joined an initiative in Russia led by retailer Magnit to promote healthier lifestyles and eating, with a key focus on increasing the supply of foods and beverages low…
Does the plant-based pet-food niche have legs?
Andy Coyne looks at the emergence of plant-based pet-food options and assesses whether the niche can build into a meaningful market. Because human food trends often get taken up by…
Mars launches insect-based cat-food
Mars' pet-food division is launching an insect-based brand for felines in the UK following a separate announcement this week that the confectionery major plans an investment in a US factory…
