Wellbeing Nutrition’s New Ad Focuses on Picky Eating Among Children
Wellbeing Nutrition has rolled out a new advertising campaign for its Kids Superfuel drink mix, aimed at children’s picky‑eating habits. The tagline “Super Nutrition. Zero Negotiation” frames the product as a hassle‑free way for parents to meet daily nutrient needs. The ad uses humor to depict common mealtime standoffs, positioning the chocolate and vanilla powders as clean, dependable, and ready‑to‑mix solutions. The product is sold through the brand’s website, major e‑commerce sites and quick‑commerce services.
Popeyes $5 Platform Boosts Value Scores Quickly
Popeyes launched a $5 platform and said it is already seeing improvements in its value scores. $QSR
Debut Partners With Oterra to Develop Natural Alternative to Red Dye 40
Debut, a biotech firm known for beauty‑focused ingredients, has teamed up with natural‑color supplier Oterra to create a bio‑based alternative to synthetic Red Dye 40. The partnership aligns with the FDA’s plan to phase out certain FD&C colors by the end...
Slice Enters Dirty Soda Market
Slice, a Suja Life brand, launched Dirty Soda—a ready‑to‑drink version of the viral mix‑your‑own trend—at Target stores nationwide. The line debuts two flavors, Dirty Orange (60 calories) and Dirty Strawberry (50 calories), each sweetened with just 4 g of sugar and...
Loblaw Reports Q1 Profit and Sales up From Year Ago, Raises Quarterly Dividend
Loblaw Companies Ltd. posted a stronger first‑quarter, with profit rising to $594 million and revenue climbing to $14.72 billion, up from $14.14 billion a year earlier. Same‑store food sales increased 2.4%, while drug and pharmacy services grew 4.1% and 6.7% respectively. The company...
Killiecrankie House Wins First Michelin Star, Boosting Scotland’s Fine‑Dining Scene
Husband-and-wife team Tom and Matilda Tsappis have been awarded a first Michelin star for Killiecrankie House in Perthshire. The accolade makes the restaurant the latest addition to Scotland’s 15-starred establishments and underscores the growing appeal of rural, destination‑driven fine dining.
Antibiotic Overuse in European Farming Is Driving Resistance Crisis, Experts Warn
Scientists, veterinarians, policymakers and advocates convened in Nicosia to highlight the surge in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) driven by antibiotic overuse in European livestock. Although EU farm antibiotic sales dropped 51% between 2011 and 2022, they rebounded in 2023‑24, with Cyprus...
Hass Avocado Board Unveils New Foodservice Report
The Hass Avocado Board (HAB) released a new quarterly Foodservice Insights report, created with Datassential, to map avocado usage across restaurant menus. Despite weak consumer sentiment and rising food prices, diners are shifting toward value and convenience, keeping avocados in...
Frankie’s Expands Organic PuffCorn Distribution
Frankie’s Organic Snacks is extending its PuffCorn line to 41 new East Coast stores, adding 27 MOM’s Organic Market locations and 14 Earth Fare outlets. The rollout introduces six flavor varieties, all certified organic, gluten‑free, kosher and non‑GMO. The 4‑oz bags...
Anchor ‘Absolutely Buttered’ for Havas London Ad Debut
Anchor, the butter brand owned by Arla Foods, has unveiled a new brand platform titled “Let’s Get Absolutely Buttered,” rolled out by its creative partner Havas London. The launch centers on a 30‑second film that humorously depicts a woman oblivious...
Auction Update: Bordeaux Means Business
iDealwine’s 2025 auction data shows Bordeaux rebounding, with total sales hitting €42.4 million (about $46.6 million), a 9% year‑on‑year increase and volumes up 19%. Blue‑chip estates such as Petrus, Château Mouton Rothschild and Château Lafite Rothschild remain dominant, with Petrus averaging €2,480...
Why Europe Is Slower than US to Adopt Technology
Stuart Maxwell, COO of Proof 8, explained how digital tools are reshaping whisky distilleries by improving stock visibility and product traceability. He highlighted that U.S. distilleries have rapidly adopted automated reporting to meet the demanding TTB requirements, while many European...
White Peak Distillery Marks Anniversary with Carudo X
English craft distillery White Peak Distillery has launched a limited‑edition Wire Works Carudo X single malt to mark its 10th anniversary. The 1,000‑bottle release blends whiskies aged in first‑fill ex‑bourbon barrels and re‑charred ex‑red‑wine casks, and employs a “special waters”...
Ocean Spray Seeks to Revive the Cosmopolitan
Ocean Spray is reviving the iconic Cosmopolitan with two new UK‑focused recipes—a short, bittersweet “Cosmo Hold Up” and a longer, berry‑laden “Cosmo Berry Bush.” The drinks, created by mixologist Ed To and vetted by a focus group that included Table...
Olympian Jessica Ennis-Hill Taps Into Mid-Strength Wine Boom with 7% Rosé
Olympic champion Jessica Ennis‑Hill has launched Seven Summers, a premium 7% alcohol rosé from Provence, aimed at the fast‑growing mid‑strength wine segment. She teamed with former Majestic MD Josh Lincoln and Master of Wine Ray O'Connor to create a de‑alcoholised rosé...
Berlin’s CODA to Celebrate Tenth Anniversary with One-Day Pastry Collaboration Featuring Jordi Roca
Berlin’s two‑Michelin‑starred restaurant CODA is marking its tenth anniversary with a one‑day pastry collaboration featuring world‑renowned chef Jordi Roca on May 30. Hosted by CODO chef René Frank, the event will offer both lunch and dinner services, each priced at €680...
Clase Azul’s ‘Most Ambitious Project to Date’
Luxury tequila maker Clase Azul México has opened La Hacienda, a 50‑acre estate in the Los Altos de Jalisco region, one hour from Guadalajara. The destination, ten years in the making, blends hospitality, cultural exhibition, and full‑process tequila production. Visitors...
Strains in the Food Supply Chain Are Pushing California Prices Higher
California's food supply chain is under strain as rising fuel, fertilizer and water costs force farmers to cut acreage and consolidate, while grocers absorb higher operating expenses. Diesel prices have topped $7 per gallon and fertilizer affordability has plummeted, squeezing...
Salt & Stone’s Founder Built a Breakout Brand by Ignoring This 1 Thing
Salt & Stone, founded by former pro‑snowboarder Nima Jalali, has become the top‑selling deodorant on Amazon and one of the fastest‑growing personal‑care brands. Rather than mimicking rivals, Jalali focused on a superior product and a distinct brand voice, allowing the...
Food-to-Go Supplier Around Noon Sells Minority Share to Whiterock
Around Noon, a Newry‑based food‑to‑go supplier, has sold a minority stake to Belfast‑based fund manager Whiterock. The company reported revenue of £81 million (≈$110 million) last year, while its 2024 turnover fell to £26.4 million (≈$36 million). It supplies more than four million ready‑to‑eat...
Rockliffe Hall Unveils New F&B Line-Up Ahead of September Launch
Rockliffe Hall will debut a suite of new food‑and‑beverage concepts in September, including Rialto, an all‑day Italian‑American restaurant, and Ro, a Japanese‑inspired cocktail bar. The renovation also adds The Morning Room afternoon‑tea service, Café Terra patisserie, an elevated sports bar, and...
This Antioxidant “Wakes Up The Brain” Similar To Exercise
A preclinical study published in Current Research in Food Science found that the astringent taste of flavanols—found in dark chocolate, tea, red wine and berries—activates brain alertness pathways in mice, producing effects similar to a mild workout. Mice given 25 mg/kg...
Saudi Arabia’s only Alcohol Store Runs Short of Booze Amid Iran War
Saudi Arabia’s only licensed liquor store in Riyadh, opened in 2024 to serve diplomats and wealthy non‑Muslim residents, is facing severe shortages of wine, tequila and beer. The shortfall stems from delayed shipments from Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates,...
Strong Demand for Guinness Drives Diageo’s Growth
Diageo outperformed expectations in Q3, driven primarily by a resurgence in Guinness demand. The group posted a modest 0.3% rise in organic net revenue to $4.48 billion, supported by a 0.4% volume increase. Strong sales momentum came from Europe and Latin...
The VinePair Podcast: The Promise and Potential of California Sparkling Wine
The VinePair Podcast spotlights California’s burgeoning sparkling wine sector, featuring Nicole Hitchcock of J Vineyards & Winery. Hitchcock explains how the state’s climate and meticulous winemaking techniques enable premium bubbles that rival traditional Champagne. The discussion highlights J Vineyards’ focus...
Cape Town Cocktail Week Gets Educational
Kurt Schlechter, founder of Cause Effect Cocktail Kitchen, has been appointed director of education for Cape Town Cocktail Week (CTCW) and will co‑create the festival’s inaugural education programme. The 2026 edition runs 7‑13 December, following a successful debut in December 2025 that...
Here's How Much A Prime Rib Dinner Set Back Diners In The 1960s
Prime rib was a mid‑century dining staple, with 1960s restaurant meals priced between $3.45 and $4.50, equivalent to roughly $37‑$48 today. Modern equivalents charge $58‑$72, outpacing inflation adjustments. The article attributes the price gap to limited supply, seasonal demand, low...
Why 30 Days Is Too Late for Restaurant Financial Reporting
Relying on a 30‑day financial reporting cycle leaves restaurant operators vulnerable to compounding issues such as inventory shrinkage and rising food costs. Emma Whelan, CFO of MarginEdge, argues that daily visibility into sales, labor and food costs transforms reporting from...
Teremana Launches Social Connection Campaign
Dwayne Johnson’s Teremana Tequila has teamed with social‑meetup app Timeleft to launch the "Share the Table, Share the Mana" campaign. The initiative debuted with interactive billboards in Los Angeles and will run Thursday‑night events from April through August in 13 U.S....
Raw Milk Is In the News Again—Here’s What You Need to Know
Raw milk is re‑emerging as a political flashpoint, with more than 40 bills introduced in 18 states to ease sales restrictions. The push is championed by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who accuses the FDA of suppressing the product....
Award Winners: The Asian Spirits Masters 2026
The 2026 Asian Spirits Masters, part of the Global Spirits Masters Competition, awarded medals to a range of Asian‑origin spirits across vodka, gin, agave, rum, arrack, whisky and specialty categories. Cashmir Vodka took Silver, while Stranger & Sons Gin earned...
Diageo Beats Expectations as Early Signs of Turnaround Emerge
Diageo posted a modest 0.3% rise in organic net sales to $4.5 bn for the quarter, defying analysts who had forecast a 2.3% decline. Strong demand in Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean and Africa, plus a timely Chinese New Year boost,...
9 Franco Manca Pizza Restaurants Will Close in London: Full List of Locations Shutting for Good
Franco Manca’s parent company Fulham Shore announced the closure of nine London pizzerias as part of a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) aimed at restructuring debt. The closures, which include sites in Battersea, Broadway Market, Brixton and Stoke Newington, are blamed...
Happy Belly Expands Footprint as It Nears 100 Locations
Happy Belly Food Group is racing toward 100 Canadian locations, up from 77 at the end of Q4 2025, with a planned U.S. debut in Texas. Q4 revenue jumped 183% year‑over‑year to roughly $4.2 million USD, while adjusted EBITDA posted a...
US District Judge Denies Conagra’s Motion to Dismiss Short-Weighting Lawsuit
A U.S. district judge denied Conagra Brands' motion to dismiss a 2024 lawsuit accusing the company of short‑weighting its Mrs. Paul’s and Van de Kamp’s fish products with sodium tripolyphosphate (STTP). The plaintiffs allege false "100 percent Whole Fish" labeling and...
New Faroese Fisheries Minister Urges Industry to Innovate Amid Declining Quotas
Bárður á Steig Nielsen, the new Faroese minister of fisheries, is urging the sector to innovate as pelagic quotas for mackerel and other species decline. He is promoting the capture of mesopelagic fish such as lanternfish and Mueller's pearlside, and...
Environmental and Geopolitical Pressures Are Driving Deeptech’s Steady Growth in Agrifood
Environmental and geopolitical stresses are reshaping the global food system, prompting agrifood firms to seek deeptech solutions for drought‑resistant crops, faster R&D, and novel ingredients. Deeptech’s share of agrifood investment has risen from 34% in 2021 to 59% in 2025,...
Chopped Leaf Launches Premium Sandwich Lineup with Toasted Ciabatta Options
Chopped Leaf is rolling out a premium sandwich lineup across its 120‑plus North American locations, adding two new toasted ciabatta options—Southwest Steak and Chicken Club—and moving existing chicken sandwiches onto an eight‑inch ciabatta bun. The brand also upgraded its Jalapeño...
Mowi and TidalX AI Expand Collaboration Into Salmon Genetics Program
Mowi and TidalX AI have broadened their partnership to embed AI‑driven tracking into Mowi Genetics, the company’s salmon breeding arm. The technology will monitor individual fish without physical tags, feeding continuous data on growth, disease resistance and welfare back into...
Europeans Exposed to High Doses of Glycerol in Drinks, EFSA Recommends Setting Limits
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has concluded that a single serving of glycerol‑containing slush‑ice drinks or dealcoholised wine can push children and adults above the acute reference dose (ARfD) of 125 mg per kilogram body weight. EFSA’s acute exposure model...
Ecuador’s Shrimp Sector Exploring Ways to Implement New Technologies Across Its Value Chain
Over 60 shrimp‑industry professionals gathered in Guayaquil for the SustainED conference, a joint initiative of the Sustainable Shrimp Partnership and the National Chamber of Aquaculture. The event highlighted how artificial intelligence, data integration, traceability and renewable‑energy tools can give producers...
Thai Union's Sales, Profits Rise in Q1 2026 on Pricing, Volume Growth
Thai Union posted first‑quarter 2026 sales of THB 32.05 billion (about $985 million), a 7.6% year‑over‑year increase, the strongest since Q3 2022. Operating profit surged 29% to $35.7 million and net profit rose 9.2% to $34 million, helped by a $13 million tax benefit and lower SG&A...
This Hyped New York-Style Pizza Restaurant Is Opening a New Slice Shop in Central London
Carmy’s, a new New York‑style slice shop, is set to open this summer at 1 Monmouth Street in Covent Garden. The venture is launched by the founding trio behind Carmela’s—Phil Chaykin, Gerry del Guercio and Paul Delany—and will focus on a streamlined, order‑and‑go model. The...
The Collapse of the Food Matrix: How Ultra-Processed Foods Impact Satiety and Metabolism by Altering Physical Structure Beyond Nutrient Composition
A 2026 Frontiers in Nutrition review argues that the health risks of ultra‑processed foods (UPFs) stem primarily from the industrial collapse of their physical food matrix, not just poor nutrient profiles. The authors detail how a softened matrix accelerates oral...
The Simple Sandwich Is Pushing Boundaries Like Never Before
The UK sandwich market is undergoing a premium‑driven renaissance, with more than half of consumers reporting increased consumption. Quality, especially artisanal bread and fresh fillings, now outweighs price, prompting shoppers to pay £10+ (≈$13) for elevated options and even £28...
GLP-1s: Is the Industry Asking the Wrong Question?
GLP‑1 medications now reach roughly 13.3% of U.S. consumers and could climb to about 21% by 2030, prompting a reevaluation of food‑category impacts. Industry research from the American Bakers Association shows that rather than abandoning baked‑goods, users are eating smaller...
Michelin-Starred Chef Thierry Marx Develops Plant-Based Kebab Recipe for French School Canteens
French foodservice distributor PRO à PRO, which serves more than half of the country’s secondary schools, has teamed with plant‑based brand ACCRO to launch a new kebab recipe developed by Michelin‑starred chef Thierry Marx. The kebab uses ACCRO’s 100% plant‑based...
Microbiome Explorer Challenge Returns Seeking Europe’s Next Microbiome Start-Up Stars
The Microbiome Explorer Challenge (MEC) returns for its 2026 edition, expanding from a Central‑Eastern European focus to cover the entire continent. It invites pre‑seed, seed‑stage startups and research spin‑outs to submit market‑ready concepts for personalized microbiome modulation across gut, skin,...
Mars Rewrites Confectionery Marketing Playbook with NYX Partnership
Mars, Inc. has partnered with NYX Professional Makeup to launch a limited‑edition line of M&M’s Smushy Surprize Matte Lip Balms. The collection is designed for TikTok‑driven unboxing and collector culture, targeting Gen Z and millennial consumers who favor social‑first experiences. By...
Pita Pit Rolls Out Shawarma Lineup Across Canada with Chef-Developed Menu
Pita Pit is launching a chef‑developed shawarma lineup across Canada, adding chicken, beef and halloumi options served as pita, salad or bowl. The items use fixed ingredient combos, moving away from the chain’s usual build‑your‑own model to improve speed and...