Ferrero Kellogg acquisition and signals from food conglomerates

Ferrero Buys Kellogg’s Cereal Business in $3.1B Deal: What It Means for the Food Industry

In the second week of July, news of the Ferrero Kellogg acquisition made headlines around the world. The Federro Kellogg deal comes in a season when the health consciousness of food consumers is at a record high.  According to an official announcement by the two companies, Ferrero will seal the WK Kellogg acquisition deal for…

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Common food preservatives used to kill pathogens in food affect beneficial bacteria as well, threatening the gut microbiome

10 Common Food Additives You Should Know About (And What They Do)

The Industrial Revolution brought mass-produced, processed foods and some of today’s common food additives. Some people ubiquitously see monosodium glutamate (MSG) on food labels, but can’t tell what it is. Fret not if you fall in this category, because you’re not alone.  Today, most commercially processed foods contain additives. This makes it necessary to understand,…

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Variety of Food on Wooden Table

Exploring the Growing Market for Vegan and Plant-Based Products: A Taste of the Future

A 2021 Bloomberg economic report predicted significant plant-based food market growth by the coming decade. According to the report, the global plant-based food market is poised to hit $160 billion by 2030! For some perspective, that same market was doing a little above $29 billion in 2020.  Judging by this data, veganism is becoming more…

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