Japan’s Organoid Farm Scales Up Cultivated Meat Production & Teases New Facility
Japan’s Organoid Farm, a JGC Holdings subsidiary, completed a 200‑litre bioreactor demonstration that produced scaffold‑free cultivated beef using a patented bovine cell line capable of continuous division. The scaffold‑free suspension culture simplifies processing and cuts raw‑material and cleaning costs, providing key data for scale‑up. The startup plans to open a commercial production facility in 2028, leveraging JGC’s bioreactor expertise. The milestone arrives as Japan drafts a regulatory framework, with rivals like IntegriCulture and Hoxton Farms also targeting the market.
Flair Espresso Launches eWizard Steamer and 49 Pro Espresso Maker
Flair Espresso unveiled two new products at the World of Coffee trade show: the eWizard, an electric milk steamer with a built‑in pressure‑stat, and the Flair 49 Pro, an upgraded manual espresso maker featuring a larger 49 mm portafilter. The eWizard retails for...
Excess Sells - so Why Are Manufacturers Holding Back?
The "more is more" trend is driving premium pricing and sales in foodservice, but manufacturers are struggling to replicate the indulgent, multi‑layered products on retail shelves. Formulation, packaging, and transportation complexities raise costs and create technical hurdles that limit scale....
Monitoring Data Show EU Food Mostly Compliant with Pesticide Limits
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) analysed more than 125,000 food samples across the EU in 2024, finding that 98.8% of EU‑coordinated samples and 98.2% of national control samples complied with pesticide maximum residue levels (MRLs). About 2.4% of coordinated...
Chunk Foods Lands Whole Foods Listing in Northeast US, with Nationwide Rollout Set for June
Chunk Foods announced that its steak, pulled‑meat and new Moroccan Cubes plant‑based products have secured shelf space at Whole Foods Market locations across the Northeast United States. The Moroccan Cubes deliver 19 grams of protein per serving. The company, which uses...
Inside the Mastermind Behind Vitamin Water and More
This is a great episode with the guy behind Vitamin Water, Poppi, Smartwater, and Vita Coco — insane run of brand building https://t.co/tGRp3UlvNs
Duty-Free Beef Quota Gives US Exporters New Access to the UK
The United States has secured a 13,000‑tonne duty‑free beef quota for the United Kingdom, marking the first zero‑tariff access since Brexit. The inaugural shipment arrived in March, accompanied by launch events at the US Embassy and a steakhouse dinner. USMEF...
KFC Expands $10 Bucket Deal Across Weekdays
KFC is extending its popular $10 Tuesday bucket promotion to every weekday, adding distinct $10 bucket options from Monday through Thursday and keeping the original Tuesday offering. The chain also introduced a Boneless Bucket for One, featuring tenders, nuggets, fries...
JJS Expands Gourmet Duck Line with Pastrami
Joe Jurgielewicz & Son (JJS) has added a Gourmet Duck Breast Pastrami to its artisan duck portfolio, offering a 10‑12 oz, all‑natural product priced at $12.99. The pastrami is seasoned with a proprietary spice blend and smoked to create a deli‑style...
Sun World’s Extra-Long Mango Program Continues with Ultra Late-Season Variety, Blyde Late
Sun World International is expanding its global mango program with the ultra‑late‑season cultivar Blyde Late, grown in South Africa and staying on shelves into May. The initiative links early‑season varieties such as Kankun and Lady Jane with Blyde Late to...
Earth’s Best Targets ‘Big Kid’ Snacking
Earth’s Best, the organic baby‑food brand, launched its first snack line for children ages 4‑8, called Earth’s Best Big Kids Snacks. The portfolio includes Organic Crispy Sticks in Cheesy Mac and Pizza, and Organic Veggie Waves in Rock’n Ranch and...
Brazilian Spirit Fio De Ouro Brings the 1940s To Life
Fio de Ouro, a Brazilian cachaça brand, marks its 43rd anniversary with two new labels inspired by 1940s lithograph designs. Designed by Victor Tognollo, the hand‑lettered, hot‑stamped packaging blends vintage folk art with modern luxury. The launch underscores cachaça’s shift...
Coffee Chat: Meg Rand, Acosta Group
Acosta Group released proprietary research on consumers using GLP‑1 medications such as Ozempic and Wegovy. The study finds that Gen Z and Millennial GLP‑1 users are reshaping health, personal‑care, and lifestyle categories, driving higher spend on low‑calorie foods and premium...
PG Tips Ties with Disney+ for “Rivals” Exclusive Limited-Edition Monkey Competition to Drive Shopper Engagement
PG Tips has partnered with Disney+ to launch a limited‑edition "Rivals" promotion that runs nationwide from May 1. Shoppers who buy a PG Tips pack can scan a QR code and enter a 10‑digit code for a chance to win one...
Tyson Foods Upgrades Profit Outlook but Beef Volumes Still Pressured
Tyson Foods raised its fiscal 2026 adjusted operating profit outlook by $100 million, now targeting $2.2 billion to $2.4 billion. The upgrade stems from stronger-than-expected chicken sales, prompting a $200 million boost to the segment’s profit range of $1.9 billion‑$2.05 billion. Beef volumes slipped 13.1% as...
Mondelez CEO Highlights Innovation Agenda
Mondelez International’s CEO Dirk Van de Put said innovation is central to its FY2026 growth agenda, unveiling a slate of new products such as Ritz Drizzled Minis, Perfect Snacks protein bars, Cadbury Biscoff Egg, limited‑edition Toblerone variants and Sour Patch...
Stop & Shop Expands Grocery Delivery With Uber Eats
Stop & Shop has partnered with Uber Eats to launch on‑demand grocery delivery across Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island. More than 350 stores are now live on the Uber Eats marketplace, offering same‑day delivery of fresh...
Taco Bell Grows Loyalty and Digital Sales
Taco Bell is expanding its loyalty program, driving a 30% year‑over‑year increase in loyalty sales and pushing its U.S. digital sales mix toward 50%. Across Yum Brands, digital transactions reached a record 63% of total sales, equating to about $11 billion...
Mirinda Refresh Is All Smiles, Courtesy of PepsiCo Design & Innovation
PepsiCo’s Design & Innovation team unveiled a refreshed visual identity for its soda brand Mirinda, launching a global platform called “Smile Please.” The new branding leans on retro cues from the 1960s‑1990s and places flavor front‑and‑center to appeal to Gen Z...
The Jane and Cuines 33 Awarded Second Michelin Stars in Belgium
The Jane in Antwerp and Cuines 33 in Knokke‑Heist were each granted a second Michelin star at the annual awards ceremony, marking a rare dual upgrade in Belgium. The honors highlight the chefs’ technical mastery and signal a shift in the...
India Throws Diet Coke Parties as Iran War Disrupts Supplies
India’s bars and influencers are capitalising on a sudden Diet Coke shortage caused by shipments stalled in the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran‑Houthi conflict. Because Diet Coke is sold only in cans in India, the supply chain is especially...
Study: UK Food Prices on Track to Surge 50 per Cent over Past Five Years
A new report from the Energy and Climate Impact Unit (ECIU) projects UK food prices will climb roughly 50% over the next five years, outpacing general inflation. The surge is attributed to a "perfect storm" of rising fossil‑fuel costs, climate‑driven...
Taking Stock of the Best Tequilas of 2026
VinePair released its "30 Best Tequilas for 2026" list after spirits editor Aaron Goldfarb tasted and scored nearly 200 bottles. The compilation highlights a shift from tequila’s party‑image toward artisanal, technically‑focused branding aimed at connoisseurs. Reposado expressions dominate the top...
From Waste to Workflow: How Restaurants Are Turning Food Waste Into a Business Advantage
Restaurants are reclassifying food waste from a cost center to a profit lever as margins tighten. In the United States, the sector discards roughly 11.4 million tons of food each year—an estimated $25 billion in value—yet studies show a dollar invested in...
Are Some Processed Foods Worse Than Others? Dietitians Explain How to Tell the Difference
The article clarifies that not all processed foods are unhealthy, distinguishing minimally and moderately processed items from ultra‑processed products. Dietitians advise checking ingredient length, added sugar (≤5% DV), sodium (<140 mg per serving), and the presence of protein, fiber, and key...
Flowers Foods Expands Breakfast, Snacks
Flowers Foods announced a wave of new breakfast and snack products across its Canyon Bakehouse, Dave’s Killer Bread, Simple Mills, Tastykake and Wonder brands. The launches include gluten‑free bagels and English muffins, organic mini bagels, seasonal flavors, protein‑rich snack bars,...
Amazon Is Making a New Attempt to Break Into the British Grocery Market
Amazon is intensifying its push into the UK grocery market by seeking closer partnerships with British food and beverage suppliers. After shutting its Amazon Fresh and Amazon Go stores last year, the company is now focusing on expanding its online...
Diageo's New CEO Gets Breather As Rivals' Merger Fizzles
Diageo's new CEO Dave Lewis gets a reprieve after the proposed Pernod Ricard‑Brown Forman merger collapsed, removing a potential $17 bn rival that would have narrowed the gap with Diageo’s $20.25 bn sales. The deal’s failure eases immediate competitive pressure, but Lewis still...
AB InBev “Cheers to Beer” After Strong Start to 2026
AB InBev reported a stronger‑than‑expected start to 2026, with first‑quarter beer sales rising 0.8% to 136.4 million hectoliters. Revenue jumped 5.8% to $15.3 billion, outpacing analysts’ 3% forecast, while normalized EBITDA grew 5.3%. CEO Michel Doukeris celebrated the results, noting that despite...
Kinton Ramen Introduces 1st Food Court Concept at Waterfront Centre Vancouver
Kinton Ramen launched its first food‑court concept at Waterfront Centre in downtown Vancouver, a 350‑500 sq ft quick‑service format that delivers the brand’s signature ramen in a faster, more convenient setting. The location is the chain’s 12th in British Columbia and the...
Cadbury’s $150 Million Hobart Experience Gets Green Light
Cadbury, owned by Mondelēz International, received council approval to build a $150 million (≈ $99 million USD) Chocolate Experience at its historic Claremont factory in Tasmania. The attraction is projected to draw about 431,000 visitors annually and generate over $120 million (≈ $79 million USD) in...
PepsiCo’s Second Restaurant Gamble Is Bigger, Bolder and Riskier
PepsiCo has opened a temporary Lay’s restaurant in Shanghai that prioritises immersive brand experience over direct sales. The venue blends menu innovation, multi‑sensory design and collaborations with a Michelin‑star chef and fashion label to showcase potatoes beyond the chip aisle....
NSW Government Commits up to $10 Million to Help Food Waste Initiative
The New South Wales Labor government has earmarked up to AUD 10 million (≈ US$6.6 million) for food‑waste recovery as it rolls out a mandatory recycling regime on July 1. The package funds three streams: Go Fogo (AUD 4.71 million/≈ US$3.1 million) to expand weekly FOGO services to 118,000 homes,...
Two Bays Brewing Partners with Garage Project for NZ Distribution
Two Bays Brewing Co, a gluten‑free craft brewer, has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with New Zealand’s largest independent brewery, Garage Project. The partnership will see Garage Project handle the rollout of Two Bays’ flagship Pale Ale and GFB Draught across...
Adverse Weather Challenges Kazakhstan Cereals
Kazakhstan’s 2026/27 wheat and barley output is set to fall sharply due to delayed planting and a hot, dry summer. USDA forecasts wheat production at 14 Mt, down from 18 Mt a year earlier, and barley at 3.1 Mt, below last year’s 3.6 Mt....
Cold Chain, Hot Demand: How Quick Commerce Is Rewriting India's Ice Cream Playbook
India’s ice‑cream market is being reshaped by quick‑commerce platforms that deliver single‑serve products in minutes. Dairy Day’s new brand Ob & Gob, sold in a can, exemplifies a shift from freezer‑based retail to algorithmic shelves on apps like Blinkit and Swiggy Instamart....
Maple Leaf Foods Revives Yves Veggie Cuisine’s Plant Proteins in Canada
Maple Leaf Foods has acquired the Yves Veggie Cuisine trademark from Hain Celestial and will relaunch the legacy plant‑based brand in Canada by July 1, 2026. The comeback includes six SKUs—ground meat, deli ham and turkey slices, among others—produced in Maple...
May 2026 – Total Food Service Digital Issue
The May 2026 digital issue of Total Food Service delivers a curated mix of industry news, trend analysis, and exclusive interviews. Highlights include a deep‑dive Q&A with Tom Barney, President of Sportservice at Delaware North, a projected 30% price increase for Utah college...
Viewpoint — Food-Fear World: The Latest Activist Scientists Campaign: Cancer-Causing Additives
A BMJ study led by French researcher Mathilde Touvier claims that six common food‑preservative additives are linked to a modest increase in overall cancer risk, based on an observational analysis of over 100,000 French participants. The German Federal Institute for...
There’s a $1 Trillion Opportunity You Don’t Know About
Food loss and waste cost the global economy about $1 trillion each year, yet U.S. investment in solutions is a paltry $0.1 billion against an estimated $48‑$50 billion need. Modeling shows the supply‑chain burden will hit $540 billion in 2026 and $3.4 trillion through 2030,...
How Utah Became the Country’s Supplement Capital — and a Haven for Unregulated, Ineffective and Fake Products
In 2024 Utah's dietary‑supplement industry was valued at over $16 billion, making it the state’s third‑largest sector behind tech and tourism. The state now hosts more than 300 nutraceutical companies, earning the nickname “supplement capital” of the United States. The Dietary...
Calling All Foodies Who Can’t Face Cooking. There’s a Delivery Service for You
A wave of niche meal‑delivery startups is reshaping the UK ready‑meal market, from plant‑based kits to chef‑crafted courses. Planthood, backed by a £75,000 ($95k) Dragons’ Den investment, offers weekly vegan kits at £45 ($57) for three meals for two. ByRuby supplies...
How Molly Baz’s Ayoh Managed the Cost of Reformulating Its Mayonnaise to Swap Seed Oils for Avocado Oil
Ayoh, the mayo brand founded by chef Molly Baz, is rolling out a reformulated product that swaps high‑oleic sunflower oil for avocado oil in more than 4,000 retail locations, including Whole Foods, Target and Sprouts. The ingredient change boosts the...
Dignified Food for Seniors: Closing Gaps in an Ageing World
Singapore’s Institute of Technology (SIT) has unveiled MAKANsoft, a halal‑certified food texturant that reshapes puréed dishes into familiar forms while meeting IDDSI Levels 4‑5. The innovation tackles choking risks and the loss of dignity for seniors with dysphagia, costing roughly SG$2...
Vietnam Halts Food Safety Overhaul — but Reform Remains on Agenda
Vietnam’s ambitious overhaul of its food‑safety law was halted after the April 6 deadline due to inadequate testing infrastructure, staffing shortages, and port bottlenecks that left thousands of containers stranded. The Vietnamese Food Administration postponed the reforms until at least April 15,...
Dairy Queen Trials AI Drive‑thru Ordering, Targets 99% Accuracy
JUST IN: Dairy Queen will test AI ordering at drive-thrus, aiming for at least 99% accuracy.
Chizmozza: From a Cheese Cart Idea to a 10-Year Success Story
Chizmozza celebrated its 10th anniversary, growing from a single cheese cart in 2016 to over 70 branches nationwide. Founder Marydae Hannah Ramos handled everything from recipe development to construction, often learning on the job. The brand survived the 2020 COVID‑19...
British Pubs Closing at a Rate of Almost Two per Day in 2026
British pubs are closing at an alarming pace, with roughly two venues shutting each day in the first quarter of 2026 – 161 closures across England, Scotland and Wales. The wave has erased about 2,400 jobs, following 336 closures recorded...
Ravioli Recalled From Costco Stores because of Undeclared Allergens
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert after consumer complaints revealed that Giovanni Rana’s beef‑and‑burrata ravioli sold at Costco actually contained shrimp and lobster. The shellfish allergens were not listed on the label, violating...
U.S. Dietary Guidelines Raise Protein Targets as Consumer Demand Hits Record High
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released revised Dietary Guidelines that increase recommended protein intake to 1.2‑1.6 g per kilogram of body weight. The change aligns with a cultural boom in protein consumption, where 70% of Americans say protein...