GAPP Survey Shows Massive Improvements in Greenhouse Gas Emissions of Alaska Pollock Production
The Association of Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers (GAPP) released a second life‑cycle assessment of 2024 harvests, finding dramatically lower environmental impacts than its 2021 study. Greenhouse‑gas emissions dropped 16.7%, and pollock fillets generate only 27% of the carbon footprint of chicken, 16% of pork, and under 3% of beef. Researchers from Dalhousie University confirmed wild Alaska pollock as one of the lowest‑carbon protein sources. Industry leaders hailed the results as proof that pollock is a climate‑friendly, affordable seafood option.
Finland’s SuperGround Hopes for Market Expansion of Its Non-Traditional Seafood Products
Finland‑based SuperGround showcased its waste‑derived seafood line at Seafood Expo Global, where it sold roughly 10 containers of its new sandwich filler. The company transforms fish bones, heads and skins into a neutral ingredient that can be flavored into tuna,...
The War in Iran Is Making Coffee Production More Expensive
The U.S.-Iran war is driving a sharp rise in fertilizer costs, pushing the International Coffee Organization’s price index up 2.3%. World Bank forecasts a 31% jump in fertilizer prices for 2026, with urea soaring 60%, threatening the 2026/27 coffee harvest....
Robotics to Make Healthy Food Affordable and Scalable
How do you make the world healthier? Make healthy food convenient and affordable. Rethink restaurants from the ground up with robotics to increase margins. Scale. If this mission excites you, they are currently looking for a Head of Operations to join...
Air France Launches Michelin‑starred Mory Sacko Menu on Nairobi‑Paris Business Class
Air France has rolled out a new Business Class menu crafted by Michelin‑starred Chef Mory Sacko on its Nairobi‑Paris route. The 12‑dish offering blends French technique with West African flavors and is the first of a planned rollout across several...
‘I’m the IPO Guy’: Serial Entrepreneur Marc Lore on His Plan to Take Wonder Public
Serial entrepreneur Marc Lore, famed for selling Diapers.com to Amazon and Jet.com to Walmart, is now focused on taking his $7 billion food‑delivery platform Wonder public by 2028, with an 11‑month readiness target. Wonder, which owns Grubhub and Blue Apron, currently...
Opportunity Remains to Replicate Bobbie's Formula Market Disruption
There’s still room to do to Bobbie what Bobbie did to the rest of the formula market
Wonder Appoints Antonio Silveira as CTO to Steer Tech Ahead of IPO
Wonder, the fast‑growing food‑hall and delivery concept, announced the hiring of Antonio Silveira as chief technology officer. Silveira, a former CTO of Attentive, Nextdoor and GoDaddy, will join on May 18 to ready the company’s technology for an IPO slated...
8 Energy Drinks Controversies We'll Never Forget
Energy drink brands have faced a wave of legal challenges over caffeine levels, false advertising, and safety claims. High‑profile cases include Red Bull’s $13 million settlement for misleading performance claims, Monster’s multiple wrongful‑death suits involving teenage consumers, and Alani Nu’s wrongful‑death lawsuit after...
Epigamia Elevates Co‑Founder Ankur Goel to COO as Growth Surges Over 50%
Epigamia has promoted co‑founder Ankur Goel to chief operating officer as the Verlinvest‑backed brand posted more than 50% growth in FY2025‑26. The move is part of a broader leadership overhaul that also installed Ritesh Gauba as CEO, signaling a push...
TikTok-Fuelled Food Shortages: How Industry Can Respond
TikTok-driven trends have sparked global shortages of pistachios and ube, exposing supply‑chain concentration risks. The Philippines dominates authentic ube production, while pistachios face similar concentration. Experts advise firms to map concentration risk, maintain format flexibility, and communicate quickly with suppliers....
How Two Independent Restaurants Are Managing a High-Cost Environment
Two independent restaurants are navigating today’s inflation‑driven cost squeeze with contrasting yet effective tactics. Chicago’s Adalina Prime, a fine‑dining steakhouse, relies on diversified suppliers, real‑time recipe‑costing software, and a data‑driven labor platform to keep menu prices stable and staffing efficient....
Maple: From Soil to Syrup
Maple syrup production contributes roughly $740 million USD to Canada’s GDP and employs thousands, yet scientific guidance on sustainable harvesting remains scarce. In October 2025, Université Laval established a Research Chair in Maple Syrup Production and Sugar Bush Management, partnered with...
New Primal Expands Costco Reach with Zero Sugar Rotisserie Chicken Sticks
New Primal, a clean‑ingredient meat snack brand, launched its Rotisserie Seasoned Chicken Meat Sticks in Costco clubs across Texas. The snack is made from antibiotic‑free chicken, contains 10 g protein per stick and zero added sugar, and is sold in 12‑count...
Canadian Cattle Association Warns Against Entering Mercosur Trade Deal
The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) has warned that a prospective free‑trade agreement with Mercosur could jeopardize domestic beef producers. CCA argues the deal would increase imports of lower‑cost, lower‑standard beef from Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay, despite Canada already importing...
RBA Webinar to Explain the Value of Cookie Automation
On May 6, the Retail Bakers of America hosted a webinar titled “Automating Your Cookie Production: Make Equipment Decisions with Confidence.” Dan DaRochá, president of Erika Baking Equipment, walked participants through automation options for various cookie types and matched them to...
How Instore Bakeries Fare when Consumers Feel Financial Squeeze
Instore bakery sales are lagging the broader food and beverage category, with total bakery dollars down 1.7% and units down 4.7% year‑over‑year for the four weeks ending March 29. While higher‑income shoppers are driving modest growth in premium perimeter items, price...
Getting the ‘Balanced Dairy’ Category Off the Ground
The Balanced Protein Consortium defines a balanced dairy product as one that replaces 30% of animal‑based ingredients with plant proteins. Early U.S. attempts, such as Live Real Farms’ milk blends and Shamrock Farms’ chocolate‑milk hybrid, faltered due to timing and...
Galaxy Desserts Reduces Waste with Mini Mousse Cakes
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Subway Closed at Least 729 Stores in 2025
Subway's U.S. franchise system shed 729 stores in 2025, the sharpest annual decline since 2021. The total footprint has contracted by 3,417 locations since 2021, leaving 18,773 units operating. Despite the closures, Subway's net income rose to $688 million in 2025,...
Papa Johns and Toy Story 5 Mark First-Ever Collaboration
Papa Johns announced its first-ever partnership with Disney‑Pixar’s Toy Story 5, launching three themed personal pizzas, a special Rootin’ Tootin’ Ranch dip, and limited‑edition collectibles. The items debut in the U.S. on June 1 at $6.99 and run through July 19, with the promotion expanding to...
Beyond Yellow Tags: How Grocers Are Evolving From Traditional Discount Strategies
Supermarkets are shifting from traditional high‑low pricing and simple loyalty perks toward richer value communication. Grocers are narrowing the value gap with discounters by emphasizing health, affordability, and technology such as electronic shelf labels. Case studies include Giant Food’s health‑affordability...
Cheap Scales Could End Over‑serving, Save CEOs' Time
CEO rather spend a day of travel away from his family to explain portion sizing than simply spend $25 a location for food scales. 4oz servings - give 4.5oz every time to make the customer feel happy. Delis been doing...
Complex Ranching Economics Drive Today’s High Beef Prices
Why is beef so expensive right now? The complicated economics of cattle ranching create pain points at key stages of production https://t.co/0RQPkADSrY
Acumen Backs Nigerian Poultry Venture
Acumen has invested in Pullus Africa Solutions, a Nigerian agribusiness that aggregates smallholder poultry and builds cold‑chain infrastructure. The funding will enable new cold‑chain hubs in Nasarawa, extending reliable year‑round market access for farmers in Abuja and surrounding states. Pullus...
Lay’s World Cup Marketing Strategy Focuses on ‘Scaled Intimacy’ with Fans
Lay’s has entered the FIFA World Cup arena as a global sponsor, launching the second phase of its “No Lay’s, No Game” platform. The campaign pairs star‑studded ads—featuring David Beckham, Lionel Messi, Steve Carell and others—with a real‑world watch‑party stunt in...
MicroHarvest Expands European Pet Food Presence With 15 Products Due by Mid-2026
Hamburg‑based MicroHarvest announced more than 15 new pet‑food products slated for launch in Q2 2026, leveraging its fermentation‑derived protein as a low‑carbon, hypoallergenic alternative for cats and dogs. The ingredient is already stocked in over 1,800 German retail outlets through VegDog...
What 301 CPG Brands Reveal About People Inc.'s INVERSION Bet
An analysis of 301 consumer‑packaged‑goods (CPG) brands shows that every billion‑dollar breakout, aside from MrBeast’s Feastables, was founded between 2015 and 2019. Brands like Olipop, Liquid Death, Alani Nu and Chomps achieved valuations from $500 million to $1.85 billion within five years....
3 Takeaways From Albertsons’ Annual Report
Albertsons posted a 3.5% year‑over‑year rise in net sales for fiscal 2025, but its operating income slumped more than 50% and net income fell over 75% after the aborted Kroger merger. Long‑term debt rose to roughly $8.4 billion, while the retailer...
Coca-Cola to Funfetti: Food Brands Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday with Limited-Edition Products
Food brands are rolling out patriotic products ahead of the United States’ 250th birthday in July 2026. Coca‑Cola unveiled limited‑edition America250 bottles and state‑specific mini‑cans, while Talking Rain’s Sparkling Ice teamed with Flavor Flav to launch a red‑white‑blue Life Savers sparkling water. Pillsbury...
Beef Downturn Hits Tyson and Local Economies as Prices Rise and Supply Shrinks
Tyson Foods reported a 13.1% drop in beef volumes for Q2, even after raising prices 11.5% to counter a shrinking cattle herd. The company said it will reverse the beef loss in the back half of 2024 by tightening plant...
FDA’s Largest Infant Formula Test yet Finds ‘Low’ Contaminants – but No New Rules
The FDA released results from its largest-ever infant‑formula contaminant test, analyzing more than 300 domestic and imported products. Across the sample set, lead, arsenic, cadmium, mercury and PFAS were found at very low or undetectable levels, but the agency did...
Pizza Express Enters the QSR Market with Brixton Opening
Pizza Express opened its first quick‑service restaurant in Brixton, replacing full table service with self‑ordering kiosks and a streamlined menu. The site, built on a former LEON location, offers dine‑in, takeaway and delivery and features dynamic lighting that shifts from...
Refuel to Open Its First Whataburger
Refuel Operating Company will launch its first Whataburger restaurant adjacent to a new convenience store in Kenedy, Texas, slated for late 2026. The site will feature the burger chain’s full menu and a drive‑thru, complementing Refuel’s grab‑and‑go food program. Refuel...
Campbell’s Risa Cretella on Reinventing Iconic Brands and Winning in Commoditized Categories
Campbell’s executive vice president Risa Cretella explains how the company is reinventing its iconic brands by injecting an entrepreneurial mindset into a large organization. She emphasizes fast, data‑light decision‑making and empowering teams to act on clear consumer demand. The discussion highlights...
Chicken Sales, Popeyes Wraps, Miller’s CEO
Technomic’s Top 500 data show chicken‑category sales grew only 5.3% in 2025, a deceleration from 9.1% in 2024 and double‑digit growth in prior years. The slowdown coincides with a 46% decade‑long expansion of chicken‑chain locations, crowding the market and tempering growth...
Popeyes Wraps Join Core Menu
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has promoted its Chicken Wraps from a limited‑time offer to a permanent menu item and introduced a new Blackened Ranch sauce, replacing the summer 2025 Honey Mustard. The wraps are priced at $3.99, with a two‑wrap and...
Ruby Bio Reports Fermentation Breakthrough for Clean-Label Emulsifiers as Pressure on Synthetics Mounts
Ruby Bio announced that its fermentation platform achieved titers exceeding 100 g per liter for lipid‑based natural emulsifiers, a level the company says meets cost parity with synthetic alternatives. The breakthrough comes as health researchers, retailers and regulators push synthetic emulsifiers...
Beef and Lamb Driving Meat Inflation
The Association of Independent Meat Suppliers reported that April 2026 meat and poultry prices rose 0.65% month‑on‑month, driven primarily by beef and lamb. Beef prices increased 1.16% MoM, with roasting joints surging 9.57%, while lamb rose 1.04% MoM, led by...
Lily’s Toaster Grills Adds Frozen Quesadillas
Lily’s Toaster Grills is adding frozen quesadillas to its product line, offering two varieties: chicken‑and‑four‑cheese and a vegetarian four‑cheese version. The chicken option delivers 12 grams of protein per serving, while the cheese‑only version provides 9 grams. Both are marketed as ready‑to‑cook...
Camille Earns First Michelin Star for Vietnamese Cuisine in the U.S.
Chef Tung Phan’s Camille in Orlando has been awarded a Michelin star, marking the first time a Vietnamese‑focused restaurant in the United States receives the honor. The accolade underscores a growing appetite for elevated Vietnamese cuisine and signals a new...
Walmart and Aldi Recall Seven Frozen Pizza and Snack Products Over Salmonella Risk
Walmart and Aldi have withdrawn seven frozen pizza and pork‑rind items after the U.S. Department of Agriculture warned that a dry‑milk powder ingredient may be contaminated with salmonella. The recall, announced on April 30 and expanded on May 1, affects Great Value,...
Losophē Launches RTD Mojito
Losophē, the ready‑to‑drink cocktail brand co‑founded by actress Aisha Tyler and spirits veteran James Kim, has introduced its second offering, The New Mojito. The RTD blends organic blanco rum, a rum‑based mint liqueur and lime, delivering 20% ABV in a...
Tropicana Adds Electrolytes
Tropicana Brands Group has introduced Tropicana Hydrate, a new juice‑based beverage fortified with electrolytes. The product is sold in 46‑ounce bottles and comes in fruit‑forward flavors such as strawberry watermelon and peach mango. By blending fruit juice with electrolyte technology,...
Op-Ed | Consumers Think Regenerative Means No Pesticides. They’re Often Wrong.
Regenerative food labels are proliferating on grocery shelves, but many allow synthetic pesticides that pose health and environmental risks. Friends of the Earth’s new guide shows that standards vary widely, with some programs permitting chemicals linked to cancer and hormone...
The Kraft Heinz Co. Launches Electrolyte-Infused Capri Sun
Kraft Heinz has introduced Capri Sun Hydrate, the first electrolyte‑infused drink designed specifically for children. The ready‑to‑drink beverage contains essential electrolytes and boasts 50% less sugar than leading sports nutrition drinks. It launches in three flavors—fruit punch, tropical punch and lemon‑lime—and...
Whataburger Launches Kids Whatameal to Take on McDonald's Happy Meal
Whataburger introduced the Kids Whatameal across its 1,100-plus locations on May 5, pricing the meals between $3.89 and $6.49. The new offering features interactive orange‑and‑white packaging, rotating collectible toys and a menu of kid‑friendly entrees, positioning the chain to compete directly...
Bitchin’ Sauce Continues Expansion Both in and Beyond Almonds
Bitchin’ Sauce, the almond‑based dip pioneer, announced a major expansion that adds cashew‑ and sunflower‑seed sauces to its portfolio and pushes the brand into ready‑to‑heat meals. The company secured a $30 million equity round to upgrade manufacturing capacity and broaden distribution,...
Esspo: A New Type of Afternoon Pick-Me-Up
Esspo, founded by Justin Stefano, Philippe von Borries and Katharine Leitch, has introduced a carbonated ready‑to‑drink coffee that blends espresso, tonic water and natural sweeteners. Each 12‑oz can delivers 120 mg of caffeine—about one and a half cups of coffee—plus L‑theanine to smooth the buzz,...
Bartenders Can’t Outrun the Spicy Margarita
The Spicy Margarita has evolved from a simple twist on the classic margarita into a staple that dominates bar menus across the United States. Bartenders report growing fatigue because the drink’s predictable formula leaves little room for experimentation, even as...