Exclusive: Eden Brew Gets US GRAS Clearance for Animal-Free Casein & Eyes Supplements Industry
Australian precision‑fermentation startup Eden Brew has secured US GRAS clearance for its recombinant beta‑casein, positioning the animal‑free protein for dairy‑like applications. The company is now prioritising the health‑supplements market, leveraging its micelle technology to deliver fortified nutrients such as iron and magnesium. Production is being scaled from an initial 50,000‑litre tank toward a four‑tonne annual capacity, while a Series B round seeks roughly $20 million to fund the expansion. Eden Brew also expects FDA notification following its US clearance, complementing an anticipated FSANZ approval later this year.
Beyond Meat CEO Fleshes Out Beverage Launch Plans for New York Retail Debut After Grim Q1
Beyond Meat announced that its new Beyond Immerse sparkling beverage will debut in New York stores this summer, while the plant‑based Beyond Steak filet will reach select retailers later in 2026. The company disclosed a grim Q1, with net revenue...
'Brocoli Calabrese' Seeds Recalled because of E. Coli
Germina’s "Brocoli Calabrese" seeds are being recalled in Canada after the Canadian Food Inspection Agency identified pathogenic E. coli contamination. The recall was prompted by a similar action in another country, leading CFIA to issue an alert for seeds sold online...
Cuisine Magazine Removes Amisfield From Top Guide After Chef Misconduct Allegations
Cuisine magazine has taken Amisfield off its elite food guide after at least five complaints about executive chef Vaughan Mabee led to his resignation and an independent investigation. The decision removes a restaurant that had earned three hats and global...
Brazil Nears Full Beef Quota to China, Threatening Export Shift
Brazil's meatpackers are on track to meet the 2026 Chinese beef import quota by mid‑year, after shipping more than 510,000 tons—about 65% of the limit—so far. The looming quota cap, coupled with a 55% tariff on excess volumes, could shave...
Hong Kong Restaurant Mott 32 Will Open in Melbourne Next Year
Celebrated Chinese fine‑dining brand Mott 32 announced it will open a flagship location in Melbourne’s Crown precinct in March 2027. The restaurant, known for its 42‑day apple‑wood roasted Peking duck, joins existing sites in Hong Kong, Vancouver, Singapore, Las Vegas, Dubai, Seoul and Toronto....
Why Kaatil Sees a Rs 20,000 Crore Opportunity in India’s Fiery Palate
Indian condiment startup Kaatil, founded in 2022, is building a $2.4 bn (Rs 20,000 crore) heat‑focused condiment category using globally familiar formats like hot sauces, chilli oils and hot honey. The brand differentiates with region‑specific chilies and a numeric heat‑scale (e.g., No. 4, No. 7,...
Celsius Holdings Inc (CELH) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Celsius Holdings reported record first‑quarter 2026 revenue of $783 million, driven by strong performance across its CELSIUS, Alani Nu and Rockstar brands. Net sales for Alani Nu surged 60% year‑over‑year after the PepsiCo distribution transition, while CELSIUS grew 6% and Rockstar contributed $67 million....
Vital Farms Inc (VITL) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Vital Farms reported a record Q1 2026 revenue of $198.9 million, up 37.2% year‑over‑year, driven by strong volume growth and favorable price mix. Gross margin expanded to 37.7%, surpassing its 35% long‑term target, while adjusted EBITDA surged 81.3% to $27.4 million, representing...
“Bar Torino Hasn’t Found the Rhythm We Hoped For”: Neil and Sam Perry Announce Next Move
After eight months, Neil and Sam Perry are closing Bar Torino in Double Bay and relaunching the basement venue as Pizzeria Sotto on June 3. The new concept will serve Roman‑style thin‑crust pizza, antipasti, salads and Italian desserts, aiming for...
Restaurants Really Don’t Want to Sell Fake Meat — and Beyond Meat Is Suffering
Beyond Meat, now rebranding as Beyond The Plant Protein Co., warned that second‑quarter sales will fall between $60 million and $65 million, below analysts’ $67 million estimate. The forecast triggered a more than 15% after‑hours drop in its shares, extending a 12‑month decline...
Novel Foods Unveils Exclusive Range of Indulge Corn Snacks for British Airways
Novel Foods announced that its Indulge corn snack line will be served on British Airways’ European routes under the exclusive "The Great British Crunch" brand. The range was co‑designed with the airline to match the cabin experience, featuring bold flavors,...
'Not a Serious Solution:' Experts Say Government-Run Grocery Stores Won't Fix Food Affordability
Canadian retail leaders warn that government‑run grocery stores will not solve rising food costs. Gary Sands of the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers and Kim Furlong of the Retail Council of Canada argue that affordability is driven by complex supply‑chain...
Gas Price Hike Won’t Deter Food Delivery Spending
Anyone that believes consumers would get skidish after $5/gas prices should look at DoorDash and Uber Eats reports. These businesses exist because of consumer disposable income. If the consumer was going to be crushed by higher gas prices, we would...
Noodles & Company Raises Guidance on Strong First Quarter
Noodles & Company posted a stronger‑than‑expected first‑quarter, raising its full‑year guidance. Same‑store sales climbed 9.1% system‑wide, driven by higher traffic and a 4.4% lift in average check size. Restaurant‑level margins expanded to 14.9%, and the net loss narrowed to $3.4 million...
This Popular Beer Brand's Strongest Brew Is Banned In Certain States
Boston Beer Company’s Samuel Adams Utopias, a 30% ABV brew, is classified as beer but rivals spirits in strength. Because many states cap beer ABV well below that level, the product is prohibited in 15 states, including Utah and Colorado...
Applebee’s Feels a Pinch From Higher Gas Prices
Applebee’s Q1 same‑store sales rose 1.9% as the chain navigated higher gasoline costs that have dampened traffic among price‑sensitive diners. The boost came from a strong O‑M‑Cheeseburger promotion, which helped make Valentine’s Day the brand’s best sales day ever, and...
Restaurant Leaders Share Strategies Driving Robust Off-Premises Operations
Restaurant leaders at the Food On Demand Conference outlined new off‑premises strategies, highlighting Papa John’s rollout of Google Cloud’s Food Ordering AI Agent and a planned integration of Deliverect’s AI management platform across U.S. locations by 2027. Applebee’s announced an...
Manufacturing Consolidation and Automation Could Help Australia’s Food Supply Chain Withstand Mounting Pressures, Dematic Says
Australia’s food and beverage supply chain is under a "perfect storm" of fuel price volatility, fertilizer shortages, and shifting consumer buying habits, according to warehouse‑automation specialist Dematic. The company warns that distribution centres are being stretched as multiple pressures converge,...
Plymouth Just Dropped a New Honey-Flavored Gin and Cocktail Kit
Plymouth Gin, a historic brand owned by Pernod Ricard, has launched Plymouth Honey, a honey‑flavored London dry gin, in the United States. The expression, first released in the U.K. in 2023, uses the classic Plymouth base with natural honey flavor and...
18 Hands-Down Best Trader Joe's Finds Of 2026 So Far
Trader Joe’s has rolled out a wave of new products in 2026, ranging from the under‑$5 Pizza Bianca and $4.79 Spicy Alfredo Fusilloni pasta to snack‑size Unexpected Cheddar packets and limited‑run Hot Honey Mustard. The lineup adds several frozen meals, innovative...
Cartwheel Expands ezCater Integration to Streamline Catering Deliveries
Cartwheel has expanded its integration with ezCater, letting restaurant operators access ezCater Dispatch directly from the Cartwheel dashboard. The unified interface supports hybrid delivery models that blend in‑house drivers with third‑party networks and automates mandatory real‑time tracking standards. Enhanced navigation...
Meet the 2026 Probiota Americas Pioneers: ClostraBio, Holobiome and Kioga
The 2026 Probiota Americas conference in Vancouver will spotlight three early‑stage microbiome innovators—ClostraBio, Holobiome and Kioga—each presenting novel therapeutic platforms. ClostraBio is advancing CLB101, a butyrate‑producing Anaerostipes caccae strain with GRAS status and a global distribution deal. Holobiome leverages a...
My Favorite Fried Chicken Chain Just Dropped Baking Mixes for Its Famous Item
Popeyes is launching two grocery‑store biscuit mixes—Homestyle and Cajun Cheddar—through Target’s online catalog. The ready‑to‑bake powders only need water and butter, bake about 18 minutes, and produce ten fluffy, buttery biscuits. This marks the chain’s first consumer‑packaged‑goods offering, extending its...
Netherlands Revamps Schijf Van Vijf, Cutting Meat and Dairy While Boosting Legumes
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre, together with the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, released a revised Schijf van Vijf that caps weekly meat at 300 g, reduces cheese recommendations, and raises legume targets to 250 g per week. The change...
National Restaurant Awards 2026 Unveils Chef‑to‑Watch Shortlist of Ten Emerging UK Talent
The National Restaurant Awards 2026 announced its Chef‑to‑Watch shortlist, sponsored by San Pellegrino, naming ten chefs from London to Liverpool. The list highlights diverse backgrounds, recent Michelin successes and high‑profile media appearances, underscoring the next generation of culinary leaders.
Coffee Chat: Carly Schildhaus, National Confectioners Association
Carly Schildhaus, senior director of public affairs at the National Confectioners Association, previewed the upcoming Sweets & Snacks Expo scheduled for May 19‑21 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. In the interview she highlighted findings from NCA’s newly released “State...
FDA Regulations of Botulism in Carrot Juice
The FDA regulates low‑acid, uncanned juices by requiring either a 5‑log pathogen reduction in HACCP plans or a warning label. After a 2006 botulism outbreak linked to refrigerated carrot juice that was pasteurized but not spore‑inactivated, the agency issued 2004...
Chicken Salad Chick Opens New Restaurant in Boerne, Texas
Chicken Salad Chick opened its fifth Texas restaurant in Boerne, featuring a drive‑thru, dine‑in, take‑out, delivery, and catering. The grand opening on May 20 offers the first 100 guests a year‑long supply of free chicken salad, with additional daily giveaways for...
Six States, One Deadline: A Q&A With EY’s Anna Kendall on ERP Compliance and What Food Manufacturers Gain by Getting...
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) reporting will hit a unified deadline of May 31 2026 for six states—California, Colorado, Maryland, Minnesota, Oregon and Washington—forcing food and beverage manufacturers to scale compliance across multiple jurisdictions at once. Ernst & Young’s Anna Kendall explains that...
Kraft Heinz Wants to Regain Market Share for Its Iconic Foods Like Kraft Mac & Cheese and Capri Sun
Kraft Heinz halted its planned 2025 split and is now pursuing a unified turnaround focused on better‑for‑you innovations. The company introduced high‑protein products such as PowerMac mac & cheese and revamped Capri Sun and Lunchables lines. First‑quarter sales reached $6.05 billion, surpassing the...
Cousins Maine Lobster Founders to Launch Cousins Fried Seafood Food Truck Concept
Cousins Fried Seafood, a spin‑off from Cousins Maine Lobster, will launch its first food‑truck in Louisville, Kentucky on May 16, 2026. The truck, located at 3039 Breckenridge Lane, will serve New England‑style fried seafood platters, a signature fried fish sandwich, and customizable options. Co‑founders...
Most Americans Skeptical of Pesticide Risks; Dirty Dozen Debunked
Only 3 in 10 Americans believe the health benefits of eating conventionally grown produce outweigh the pesticide risk. In a 2024 survey of 1,000 U.S. adults, 7 in 10 were either ambivalent, opposed, or unsure. Every spring, the Environmental Working Group...
Cut Ultraprocessed Foods to Lower Heart Disease Risk
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Bloomin' Stock Soars as Outback Gains Momentum
Bloomin’ Brands’ stock surged nearly 45% after the company reported stronger‑than‑expected same‑store sales across its four concepts, driven by a rebound at Outback Steakhouse and double‑digit growth at Bonefish Grill. For the quarter ending March 29, combined same‑store sales rose 0.9%...
Dutch Bros Texas Sales Jump 20% in Q1
Same-store sales at Dutch Bros in Texas were up almsot 20% in Q1. So they're like the anti-Portillo's that way. $BROS
Dutch Bros Claims Unmatched Strength in Energy Market
"We've never been stronger in the energy category." Christine Barone, CEO of Dutch Bros, again saying the company isn't worried about growing competition. $BROS
Diageo Springs a Surprise, Sales Climb on Africa, Latin America
Diageo reported a surprise uptick in organic net sales, which rose 0.3% in the latest quarter, beating analysts' expectations of a 2.3% decline. Growth in Africa and Latin America offset a pronounced slump in the United States, where health‑driven moderation...
Dutch Bros' Clutch Reopenings Triple Sales, Spark Long Lines
Dutch Bros rebranded and reopened seven Clutch Coffee locations in Q1, generating long lines on reopening and generating more than 3x previous volumes. Sheesh. $BROS
Complaining About Prices While Ordering Costly Delivery Fuels Hikes
Insane to me that so many people complain about restaurant prices and yet continue to order delivery, which is more expensive and where the charges damage restaurant profitability, forcing operators to raise prices.
Amazon Adds Same-Day Grocery Delivery in 2,300 US Cities
Amazon is extending its Business platform to include same‑day grocery delivery in 2,300 U.S. cities, letting companies order office supplies and perishables together. The service uses temperature‑controlled fulfillment to keep items fresh and is available to Business Prime members with free...
Dutch Bros Sees Low Turnover, 500 Operators in Pipeline
Operator turnover at Dutch Bros is in the "low single digits." The company has 500 people in its operator pipeline. $BROS
Dutch Bros Posts 8.3% Same‑Store Sales Rise, Boosts Guidance
Dutch Bros same-store sales up 8.3%, including 5.1% transaction growth. Revenues up 31%. Company raises guidance on (checks notes) roughly everything. $BROS
BJ's Restaurants Posts Seventh Straight Quarter of Growth
BJ’s Restaurants reported a 2.4% same‑store sales increase for Q1 2026, marking its seventh consecutive quarter of growth. Traffic rose 2.2% and the chain outperformed the casual‑dining category by 120 basis points on sales and 400 basis points on traffic....
C&S Wholesale Grocers Releases Hispanic Private-Label Line
C&S Wholesale Grocers announced the launch of Sol Select, a new private‑label line aimed at Hispanic consumers. The portfolio features more than 250 items across frozen foods, dairy, grocery and household categories, all with bilingual English‑Spanish packaging. Sol Select joins the company’s...
MAKfam in Denver Looks After Its Staff as Well as Its Bottom Line
MAKfam, a modern Chinese restaurant in Denver that opened in November 2023, earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand and generated $2.2 million in its first year, surpassing the founders’ $1.8 million projection. The husband‑and‑wife team, Doris Yuen and Kenneth Wan, built a compensation...
FDA Launches One-Day Inspectional Assessments
The FDA has launched a pilot program of one‑day inspectional assessments, a short, focused screening tool that complements traditional inspections. Since April 2026, about 46 facilities—spanning human and animal foods, biologics, medical products, and clinical research—have undergone the assessments, most...
Michelin Unveils First Southwest Guide at Las Vegas Ceremony on Aug. 26
The Michelin Guide is expanding to the U.S. Southwest, announcing its first regional winners at a ceremony in Las Vegas on Aug. 26, 2026. Inspectors have been scouting Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah, marking the guide’s biggest U.S. expansion...
Lavu Publishes Restaurant POS AI Capabilities Report, Finding Most Platforms Lack Cross-System Intelligence
Lavu Inc. released its 2026 Restaurant POS AI Capabilities Report, comparing AI features across seven leading point‑of‑sale platforms. The study shows most restaurant AI relies on a single data source, leaving multi‑unit operators blind to costly inefficiencies. Lavu’s Marty AI,...
AB InBev Q1 2026 Revenue Up 5.8% to $15.3B, EPS Jumps 20.8% to $0.97
Anheuser‑Busch InBev reported first‑quarter 2026 revenue of $15.3 bn, a 5.8% increase year‑over‑year, while underlying earnings per share rose 20.8% to $0.97. The results, driven by megabrand strength and premium‑price growth, beat analyst expectations and reinforce the brewer’s bullish outlook for...