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Natural Grocers announced a new store opening this summer at 448 OR-99W in McMinnville, Oregon, marking its 15th location in the state and the first in the Willamette Valley. The company is conducting a virtual hiring fair on April 8, offering hourly wages of $18‑$24 and managerial salaries up to $80,000. A community meet‑and‑greet on April 15 will introduce residents to the retailer’s five founding principles and organic‑focused product line. The expansion adds to its network of 169 stores across 21 states.
King’s Hawaiian is rolling out its limited‑edition Ube Coconut Sweet Rolls to grocery shelves across the United States. The purple‑hued rolls combine real ube and coconut milk, contain no artificial dyes, and are sold in 12‑count bags and 24‑count twin...
The first 13 weeks of 2026 confirm that the craft‑beer category remains under pressure, with overall volume continuing to slip while price hikes sustain revenue. Growth is confined to specific niches rather than broad‑based recovery, echoing the 2025 data that...
Ahold Delhaize USA has extended its partnership with Fiserv to launch Pay by Bank on the e‑commerce sites and mobile apps of The Giant Co., Giant Food and Stop & Shop. The new option lets shoppers link their bank accounts for...
Drumstick has teamed with WWE superstar Cody Rhodes to launch a new creative platform, "Lick it. Flip it. Drumstick it." The campaign, timed for WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas, combines a national TV spot, social media content, and the return of the...
Lifeway Foods is debuting a retro‑inspired wellness house in Palm Springs on April 10, marking the brand’s 40th anniversary. The pop‑up blends 1980s‑1990s design with modern wellness, featuring probiotic‑rich bites, a pool‑side setting, and performances by Debbie Gibson and Autograf. Hosted...
Entrepreneur Steven Hershberger led an investor group to acquire Honey Creek Legacy and rebrand it as Legacy Maker Farms, a premium USDA‑Prime beef producer based in Fairmount, Indiana. The company is deploying the AI‑powered predictive intelligence platform ELI, developed by...
Bakery manufacturers are rapidly introducing high‑protein breads, bagels, and tortillas, responding to a surge in consumer demand for protein‑rich foods. Products such as Nature’s Own Life Wheat+Protein loaf and Sola Protein soft white loaf deliver between 10 and 22 grams...
Nelson-Jameson announced a major expansion of its Fairview, Pennsylvania distribution center to increase cold‑storage capacity for dairy cultures. The project targets faster, more reliable deliveries to Northeast food manufacturers while cutting dry‑ice consumption through localized shipping routes. It also aligns...
Bel Group has outperformed a weak global snacking market by leaning into healthy‑snack innovation and strategic capacity expansion. The French multinational rolled out plant‑based Boursin, probiotic Babybel portions and limited‑edition flavors while doubling production in Vietnam and South Dakota. Acquisitions...
The American Heart Association released its 2026 Dietary Guidance, urging Americans to replace most meat with plant‑based proteins, choose low‑fat dairy, and prioritize whole grains while limiting red meat, full‑fat dairy, animal fats, and refined grains. The guidance also recommends...
Wayne‑Sanderson Farms, the United States' third‑largest poultry producer, announced two senior promotions effective April 1. Aaron Leach will serve as chief commercial and supply chain officer, overseeing sales, marketing, R&D and supply‑chain functions. Michael Crump will become chief operations officer, responsible for live...
Scientists at Rothamsted Research have used CRISPR/Cas9 to create wheat lines with dramatically lower free asparagine, achieving reductions of up to 93% while maintaining normal yield and protein levels. Field trials showed that bread and biscuits made from the edited...
Ammos, a premium vodka distilled from hand‑picked black olives and rare Vakhalou lemons, launched in London targeting the Martini market. The spirit undergoes a two‑week maceration and low‑temperature vacuum distillation, preserving citrus oils and olive salinity. Packaged in a custom...
Ian Macleod Distillers has officially opened Laggan Bay Distillery on Islay, marking the island’s 11th whisky producer. The first cask was filled on 2 April 2026 by managing director Leonard Russell, his son Tom, and distillery manager Malcolm Rennie. Laggan Bay aims...
