April served up big signals for the food industry, and we're breaking them down. In this episode, we unpack the month's headlines through three lenses: geopolitics and what it could mean for supply and trade, fresh Q1 foodservice insights and why 2026 looks more like a year of sorting than a straight recovery, and the accelerating cost-cutting wave across major food and retail players (and why it's not AI-driven... yet). Plus, in our "Specials," we clarify the note about "another ceasefire," pressure-test the latest inflation takeaways, and share an outlook on fertilizers. Finally, we tackle questions on cybersecurity.

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In this episode of Consumer Foods-to-Go Wrap, we look at a whole buffet of topics. We examine how recent geopolitical tensions in Iran are influencing global consumer confidence, purchasing behavior, and commodity-driven price movements. We also discuss the sharp uptick in M&A across the food sector, where companies are pursuing scale, capabilities, and innovation through strategic deals. Finally, we share on-the-ground insights from Natural Products Expo West and Alimentaria + Hostelco, highlighting emerging brands, breakthrough concepts, and the trends shaping the next wave of food and beverage innovation.

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A lot has been happening across the food sector, so it's the perfect moment to bring you up to speed. In our February wrap‑up, Maria Castroviejo, Tom Bailey, and Cyrille Filott take a deep dive into the major developments shaping the industry. They cover a wide range of topics – from the latest thinking on health and nutrition to key takeaways from CAGNY that are influencing corporate strategy. The team also unpacks recent strategic moves by Kraft Heinz and explores what these shifts might signal for the broader market. Finally, they look ahead at the evolving future of the packaging sector, where innovation, regulation, and sustainability continue to drive rapid change. Disclaimer: Please refer to our global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011417027/disclaimer for information about the scope and limitations of the material published on the podcast.

A lot has been happening across the food sector, so it's the perfect moment to bring you up to speed. In our February wrap‑up, Maria Castroviejo, Tom Bailey, and Cyrille Filott take a deep dive into the major developments shaping the industry. They cover a wide range of topics – from the latest thinking on health and nutrition to key takeaways from CAGNY that are influencing corporate strategy. The team also unpacks recent strategic moves by Kraft Heinz and explores what these shifts might signal for the broader market. Finally, they look ahead at the evolving future of the packaging sector, where innovation, regulation, and sustainability continue to drive rapid change. Disclaimer: Please refer to our global RaboResearch disclaimer at https://www.rabobank.com/knowledge/disclaimer/011417027/disclaimer for information about the scope and limitations of the material published on the podcast.

In our latest episode, Tom Bailey, Maria Castroviejo, and Cyrille Filott go beyond the headlines to unpack what January's news means for the industry. We look at the launch of GLP-1 pills and how wider access could reshape category demand – think reformulation, portion strategy, and where "better for you" might actually win. We also break down Christmas sales in the UK and France, separating signal from noise on volume and value. Plus, we spotlight a new RaboResearch report on cocoa alternatives and how blends and new inputs could help manage cost and volatility without losing the consumer. We wrap up with the geopolitical risks most likely to spill onto shelves and into shopper behavior.

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The Consumer Foods-to-Go team wraps up 2025 in a brand-new podcast episode (also available on video!). Maria Castroviejo, Tom Bailey, and Cyrille Filott reflect on the key trends and shifts in food markets across the US and Europe. It was an eventful year, marked by US-imposed tariffs, the significant impact of GLP-1s on food sales, and a K-shaped recovery. The team also looks ahead, embracing the idea that "uncertainty is the new certainty" in 2026.

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Maria Castroviejo, Tom Bailey, and Cyrille Filott wrap up the month in food. They discuss a range of topics, including taxes in the UK, private label in the US, restaurants across the globe, and RaboResearch's agricultural commodities outlook. We expect to see some interesting moves in a few sectors, including coffee and cocoa.

In the made-to-order section, the team discusses questions from the audience. If you have a question you would like to be discussed on the next edition of the show, feel free to reach out to [email protected].

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Consumer Foods-to-Go is back! Join Maria Castroviejo, Tom Bailey, and Cyrille Filott as they wrap up the month in food through both a podcast and a video. In this episode, they dive into the latest developments in the food sector, including key takeaways from their recent visit to Anuga – one of the world's largest food trade shows. They also discuss newly published RaboResearch reports, with insights on poultry and eggs. To round things off, they answer audience questions, including one on the impact of GLP-1 medications on European food consumption.

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Once a year, RaboResearch takes the Consumer Foods to Go podcast off-piste. Last week, instead of recording from behind our desks, we once again picked up our microphones and visited the Private Label Manufacturers Association's (PLMA) World of Private Label trade show in Amsterdam. Given the tremendous run that private label market share has had in recent years, the million-dollar questions is: What's next? Could the widened price gap between name brands and their private label counterparts provide opportunities for private label? We have asked five exhibitors their opinion. And – of course – we got five different answers.

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Like every year, RaboResearch visited Natural Products Expo West, one of the largest food trade shows in the US. In this episode of Consumer Foods to Go, analysts Tom Bailey, Nick Fereday, and JP Frossard share their observations of this year's edition. In their view, with more "real food" and products with shorter ingredient lists, the 2025 Expo West trade show lived up to its "Natural Products" name more than previous editions. Of course, there was much more. Consumer favorites such as protein, convenience, and global flavors were also well represented.

On February 13, RFK Jr was confirmed as the US Health and Human Services secretary in the Trump administration. That same day, some of his plans were unveiled, all aligning with the "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) initiative. While some of RFK Jr's ideas are considered controversial, this is a good opportunity to evaluate the policies at face value and assess their potential impacts. To this end, hosts Maria Castroviejo and Cyrille Filott interviewed their colleague and US resident Nick Fereday once again. His message: We don't know yet, but…