Nestlé identifies the big food trends of 2026
According to Nestlé, America’s obsession with heat is evolving. What started with “swicy” foods is moving into deeper, more layered spice profiles.
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Judge orders Trump to pay full SNAP benefits by Friday
The judge found the administration’s partial funding insufficient and warned that food banks and community organizations are struggling.
NRF: Holiday sales to top $1 trillion for the first time
“American consumers may be cautious in sentiment, yet remain fundamentally strong and continue to drive U.S. economic activity.”
PepsiCo and Infosys partner for AI-driven Sales+ platform
Sales+ developed with Infosys consolidates legacy tools into one guided ecosystem, improving speed to shelf and reducing manual processes across the DSD network.
Holiday season 2025 signals a new retail reality
‘Tis the season for smarter spending and renewed confidence.
Value, timing and tariffs shape Holiday toy buying in 2025
The U.S. toy industry is gaining momentum before the holidays. January–September toy sales rose 7% according to Circana.
LiquiDonate upgrades Shopify returns app
The upgrade enables small and mid-sized merchants to manage enterprise-level returns and allows donations of unsellable items to over 4,000 nonprofits.
Healthspan over lifespan is reshaping natural CPG
Consumers shift from living longer to living better, driving demand for functional ingredients across snacks, supplements, and beverages.
From shortages to surplus: Cocoa market recovers
After a two-year spike caused by drought and disease in West Africa, chocolate makers say better crop conditions and increased supply could lower cocoa prices next year.
bp pulse opens new EV charging Hub by Houston’s Hobby Airport
The new location advances the company’s plan to deploy fast charging in key metro and airport corridors.
Publix reports steady Q3 growth with earnings up 7.8%
The grocer continues to post solid results amid steady consumer demand and a strong store performance across its markets.
retailmediaIQ PoP-Up draws crowds and brands in SoHo
The retailmediaIQ PoP-Up Shop had a successful weekend in SoHo, attracting foot traffic, social buzz, and engagement from wellness and lifestyle brands.
Sunoco completes $9.1 billion acquisition of Parkland
The deal adds more than 3,600 retail and convenience locations to Sunoco’s network, including 699 sites in the United States.
Coca-Cola launches new holiday flavor
For the first time in five years, Coca-Cola is unwrapping a new limited-time holiday flavor.
Judge orders Trump to continue SNAP payments during shutdown
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to release funds to keep food stamp payments for 42 million Americans, ruling the suspension during the shutdown was unlawful.
Amazon’s retail and advertising power strong Q3 results
Retail and advertising fueled a strong quarter for Amazon, with record Prime Day sales and increased ad revenue. AI-driven cloud growth boosted momentum.