Archives for May 28, 2024

Sustainability

Cocoa investors request major chocolate companies pay farmers more

An investor letter issued earlier this month by non-profit Investor Advocates for Social Justice (IASJ) has called out international chocolate companies to end what it described as “exploitative purchasing practices,” mainly in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire.

What advances is AI making in bakery and snacks?

Hint: The evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) is less to do with glossy marketing campaigns and packaging visuals and more about uncovering the mystery of algorithms and getting a better handle on supply chain data.

‘Building consumption’: Unilever India banks on milk deflation, accessibility investments to boost nutrition brands reach

Hindustan Unilever India (HUL) hopes that recent deflation in milk prices as well as investments to make its nutrition brands such as Horlicks and Boost more accessible will aid its financial performance.

FNA DEEP DIVE: NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

Beverage elevation: Kirin, Yili, Yeo’s and more APAC leaders weigh in on functionality, convenience as key drivers

Major brands from Kirin to Yili believe that there is an increasing need for the APAC beverage sector to innovate with added functional and convenience benefits for consumers, especially in a time when the industry is seen as increasingly costly.