US intervenes to boost competition in meat industry
Reacting to the “disruption” caused by Covid-19, the Biden administration believes farmers and consumers should “have more choices in the marketplace”.
What might 'beyond Covid-19' look like?
Technology and the future of work – a lot more than just Zoom calls
To weigh up how Covid might change how we work, think beyond Zoom and Slack.
How Covid-19 has sparked calls to rethink the CPG supply chain
The way the Covid-19 pandemic shook up industry supply chains has set off calls, in the US at least, for changes to how suppliers and retailers think about the whole system, as Victor Martino reports.
Associated British Foods buoyed by Australia’s post-lockdown consumers
Australia has not seen a post-lockdown "consumer recession", the chief executive of Associated British Foods...
Covid-19 sweetens China’s interest in functional candy
That Covid-19 has increased demand for healthier products is being seen in markets worldwide. just-food's Peter Peverelli writes that, in China, the trend is even creating opportunities for confectionery.
How Covid-19 has closed digital age gap
A new study suggests Covid-19 has led to changes in the way older citizens are using technology, which, Laura Foster argues, should cause brand owners to think again about how…
Conagra Brands anticipates structural shift to eating at home
Conagra Brands anticipates its pandemic-led volume and market-share gains will stick in what the US food maker envisages as a structural shift to eating at home, although it risks pressure…
How might lessons learnt from Covid influence food company strategy?
It's been a long road for food manufacturers grappling with the consequences of Covid-19, and there's still more mileage to cover until the virus is beaten, or at least contained.…
How might UK food-to-go operators adjust post-pandemic?
With food-to-go largely reliant on commuters, travel and leisure, the category has been profoundly impacted by lockdowns associated with the coronavirus pandemic. Simon Harvey reviews the outlook for the UK,…
Why 2020 was not a victory for big CPG brands
In the US, the big CPG story for pandemic year 2020 – and perhaps even the conventional wisdom today – is big brands regained their momentum and might have even beaten back the…
How Covid-19 is driving automation in India’s food production
The Covid-19 pandemic has heightened the interest of India's packaged-food manufacturers in automating more of their production and, as Raghavendra Verma reports, investment in the area is set to continue. Covid-19…
