This Week in Food & Drink: Diageo, Mondelēz, Amcor, Moët

Why is Diageo Facing Supply Chain Shortages?

Diageo has revised its financial forecasts downwards after experiencing an unsuccessful sales performance globally, with particular weakness evident in the US and Chinese markets.

The drinks giant has also encountered supply chain challenges, with stock shortages preventing the company from fulfilling customer demand.

These difficulties have contributed to a significant decline in Diageo's stock price, as investor confidence in the beverage manufacturer wavers.

Declining performance across key markets

Diageo stands as a global leader in premium spirits, running numerous whisky distilleries worldwide.

The company manages more than 200 brands, combining innovative new products with established names. Its portfolio includes brands such as Don Julio tequila, Smirnoff Vodka, Johnnie Walker whisky and Guinness.

The company's most recent financial report, covering the six-month period ending 31 December 2025, revealed declines in both net sales and operating profit.

The results highlighted the scale of challenges facing new CEO Sir Dave Lewis, whilst also undoing progress the company had achieved previously.

Top 10: Largest Health Food Manufacturers

As demand for health and performance nutrition grows, companies like BellRing Brands, Amway, Herbalife Nutrition, Glanbia, ADM, General Mills, Danone, Abbott, Nestlé Health Science and PepsiCo H&NS are leading the way.

What began as a focus on basic supplements and meal replacements has evolved into a global movement, reshaping how consumers approach wellness and active living.

From protein shakes and functional beverages to clinical nutrition, plant-based foods and specialised medical formulas, these brands combine innovation, science, and accessibility to meet growing health demands.

They set new standards in nutrition, empowering healthier lifestyles and advancing the future of wellness worldwide.

Food and Drink Digital ranks the top 10 health product manufacturers, based on revenue, shaping the world's fitness and nutrition requirements.

Mondelez & Amcor's Sustainable Easter Chocolate Packaging

Mondelēz International, the manufacturer behind iconic brands such as Cadbury, Oreo and Toblerone, has reached a significant milestone in its environmental strategy.

The company's Cadbury chocolate portfolio will feature recyclable packaging for Easter 2026.

Working alongside its international partner Amcor, Mondelēz is developing solutions that could help advance its sustainability objectives.

The collaboration between the two companies aims to make Easter celebrations more environmentally conscious.

Cadbury Mini Eggs bags will now contain 65% certified recycled plastic packaging.

Additionally, both small and large Easter Cadbury tablets will be wrapped in 80% certified recycled plastic packaging.

The Cadbury Special Gesture Easter Egg range has undergone a design change, with its ribbon handle replaced by a recyclable cardboard alternative.

Why is Soil Protection Needed for Food and Drink Stability?

According to the Soil Association, “Soils store more carbon than the atmosphere and all of the world’s plants and forests combined, which means that soil is one of our most important weapons in the fight against climate change.”

Healthy soil can help to prevent floods, mitigate climate change effects and maximise food production.

The World Living Soils Forum (WLSF), founded by Moët Hennessy (the Wines & Spirits division of LVMH Group) and co-organised with ChangeNOW highlights the importance of healthy soil and how it can help stabilise the future.

A global soil event

The WLSF is in place to accelerate and amplify companies' governance for soil regeneration.

The Soil Association states that 95% of food production relies on soil, with healthy topsoil being essential for existence.

Despite its importance, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization, 40% of soils are facing degradation due to erosion, pollution, urbanisation and over-exploitation. 

Soil is not only essential for food security, but fighting climate change and contributing to the global economy. 

“Soil health and biodiversity are the foundation of all Pernod Ricard’s exceptional spirits and of our ecosystems as a whole,” writes Sandrine Ricard, Global Engagement and Sustainability Communications Director, Pernod Ricard, on LinkedIn.

Food Waste Action Week: Lidl GB's Food Waste Reduction Goals

Lidl operates across 31 countries with more than 382,400 employees worldwide, running approximately 12,600 stores alongside over 230 logistics centres and warehouses.

The retailer, which forms part of the Schwarz retail group, launched Lidl GB in 1994 and now maintains stores throughout England, Scotland and Wales.

The company has positioned itself as a key player in driving sustainability within the food and drink retail sector, with particular focus on expanding its food waste reduction initiatives.

Ambitious food waste targets

The supermarket has announced an enhanced food waste reduction target to coincide with Food Waste Action Week.

Following the successful achievement of its FY2025 objective – a 40% reduction in food waste – Lidl GB has increased its five-year target from 50% to 70% by 2030.

To support this ambitious goal, the company is expanding its partnership with the charity Neighbourly through a trial of its Surplus Saviours initiative across the Midlands from June to August 2025.

The scheme enables charity volunteers and customers to collect unsold surplus food, providing an opportunity for individuals to contribute to their local communities.

The trial could redistribute more than 5,000 tonnes of food to those in need, offering fresh and chilled items that are nearing their use-by dates.

Matt Juden-Bloomfield, Head of Sustainability at Lidl GB, says: "At Lidl, we set ambitious targets that challenge how we operate and inspire innovation when it comes to food waste.

"We've made good strides, but we know we can do more. With that in mind, we have increased our targets to ensure we remain accountable and also introduced some exciting new trials to take things to the next level.

"We remain committed to accelerating our progress in this space and collaborating closely with our industry peers to drive lasting impact for both the environment and the communities we are at the heart of."