A2 Milk Recalls Infant Formula in US over Toxin Risk
A2 Milk has recalled three batches of its Platinum Premium infant formula in the United States after detecting cereulide, a heat‑stable toxin produced by Bacillus cereus. The recall covers 63,078 units, of which 16,428 were already sold to consumers through the company website, Amazon and Meijer stores. Cereulide cannot be neutralized by hot water and can cause nausea, vomiting and dehydration in infants within 30 minutes to six hours. The announcement sent A2 Milk’s share price down roughly 13% in both New Zealand and Australian markets.
Singapore’s 3 Hawkers Turn Curry Puff Into $393,000 Business with Modern Recipe
Three Singapore hawkers—brothers Lim Yuan Ming and Brandon Lim with partner Oh Chin Jie—launched What The Puff in December 2024, reinventing the classic curry puff with modern flavours. Within a year they expanded to three stalls, producing about 1,500 puffs daily...
Publisher’s Platform: Playing 'Romaine Roulette'
Bill Marler, a veteran food‑safety attorney, outlines how E. coli outbreaks have shifted from ground beef to romaine lettuce, culminating in the 2018 Yuma incident that sickened 240 people and killed five. He traces the contamination to irrigation water polluted by...
Lactalis-Mainland Dairy’s Protein Innovation In Thailand
Thai dairy brand Anlene, part of Lactalis‑Mainland Dairy, has launched Anlene Protein+, a ready‑to‑drink protein beverage aimed at health‑conscious women. The drink features a lighter texture, lower sweetness, calcium and protein, and flavors tuned to local Thai preferences. Market research...
FDA Warns Three Importers for Failing to Verify Safety of Imported Foods
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued warning letters to three food importers for breaching the Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP) rule. The letters cite failures to verify that imported foods meet U.S. safety standards, exposing the market to...
Restaurants Lean on AI to Cut Waste and Reduce Costs
London’s Fallow Group is piloting AI tools across its restaurants to streamline inventory, ordering and point‑of‑sale operations. The rollout includes All Gravy, a natural‑language recipe assistant, and Peckish, a fridge‑photo scanner that predicts fresh‑supply needs. Competitors such as Evolv and...
FreshAI at Checkout: Faster Exits. Happier Returns.
Mettler Toledo’s FreshAI at Checkout uses AI‑driven item recognition to speed grocery checkout lines, delivering 99% accuracy and scanning each item in roughly half a second. The solution eliminates manual entry errors, cuts labor costs, and reduces shrinkage, translating into higher...
Why Aldi, Walmart and More Are Redesigning Their Private-Label Packaging
Retail giants Target, Aldi, Walmart and regional chain Hannaford are overhauling private‑label packaging in 2024, introducing brighter colors, larger product names and unified branding. The redesigns aim to make store brands instantly recognizable on crowded shelves and to convey quality...
Beverage Operations Turn to Customized Conveyor Systems to Meet Evolving Trends
Beverage manufacturers are rapidly upgrading to customized conveyor systems that can adapt to ever‑changing packaging formats, higher line speeds, and tighter changeover windows. Industry leaders from AMMEGA, Dematic and Swisslog note that flexibility, low‑friction belting, tighter roller spacing and seamless...
I Have some Ideas to Improve Ireland’s Food Scene and I’m Not Just a Newly Arrived Know-It-All
Ireland’s food scene has surged in the past decade, buoyed by Michelin‑starred chefs and a growing appreciation for premium beef, lamb, cheese and marine products. Government initiatives now aim to market Irish cuisine as a tourism and export driver, but...
Some Don't Like It Hot: The Ugly Truth of Takeaway Coffee Cups
Takeaway coffee cups have become the modern office accessory, but their surge in use is driving two major risks: massive environmental waste and a rise in scald‑related injuries. The UK discards 2.5 billion cups annually while less than 1% are recycled,...
Online Food Delivery Still Just 11% of Total Food Services, Shows Large Untapped Market: Report
Investec Equities reports that online food delivery now accounts for just 11% of India’s total food‑services market, up from 3% in 2018. The segment expanded from $1.4 billion in 2018 to $9.1 billion in 2024, a 37% CAGR, and is projected to...
Nestle India Looks for Volume-Led Growth Despite Price Volatility Amid Geopolitical Uncertainties
Nestle India is steering its FY27 plan toward volume‑led growth despite a volatile pricing environment driven by rising raw‑material costs and geopolitical tensions. The company posted FY26 revenue of Rs 23,194.95 crore (≈ $2.8 billion), up 14.5% year‑on‑year, and Q4 profit of Rs 1,110.9 crore (≈ $134 million)....
The Popular Fish You're Better Off Avoiding Due To Severe Overfishing
Atlantic halibut, once a prized menu item, is now classified as overfished by NOAA and the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch. Its wild population has collapsed to roughly 10% of its 1960s size, driven by decades of heavy harvest and...
Costa Coffee X Jaffa Cakes
Costa Coffee has introduced its first co‑branded ready‑to‑drink beverage in Great Britain, the Costa Coffee McVitie’s Jaffa Cake Frappé. The 250 ml iced coffee blends Costa’s coffee base with the iconic chocolate‑orange flavor of McVitie’s Jaffa Cakes and is positioned as a limited‑edition summer treat....
Shelf Life 110: Is The Most Effective Skincare…. Edible?
The article highlights the surge of the "#eatyourskincare" trend on TikTok, where consumers seek skin benefits from ingestible products like carrot juice, sardine oil, and collagen water. This cultural shift is prompting CPG companies to develop edible beauty solutions that...
Proposed Changes To Import Requirements For Certain Products
New Zealand Food Safety will implement a revised Food Notice on 1 February 2027, tightening import rules for dried spices, milk and dairy, bivalve molluscan shellfish, and tahini/sesame paste. The consultation ran from 15 December 2025 to 15 February 2026, after which the agency published its...
Tipping Culture Shifts Wage Responsibility Onto Customers
Was our acceptance of tipping culture (aka being responsible for making sure a human was paid a liveable wage so their employee was off the hook) the first dominoe?
Sustainable Tuna Dominates Australian Supermarkets
Australian supermarkets have reached a sustainability milestone, with roughly 70% of canned tuna now sourced from independently MSC‑certified fisheries. The shift follows Coles' 2024 pledge to achieve 100% MSC‑sourced tuna, prompting Woolworths and ALDI to adopt the same standard across...
Oreo's Firecracker Pop: Limited-Edition Triple‑Cream Cookie
Oreo just dropped a Firecracker Pop limited-edition cookie inspired by the classic red, white, and blue popsicle. Three crème flavors, one golden cookie, and here's how to get them before they're gone. https://t.co/czJkz8ySdX
Milli Rooftop Venue to Debut at National Gallery Singapore on May 31, Seating 140
Four leading Singapore F&B entrepreneurs are launching Milli, a rooftop dining and entertainment destination at the National Gallery Singapore on May 31. The venue will accommodate 140 guests across two floors and feature a menu curated by Michelin‑starred chef Han...
Tyson Foods Inc (TSN) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Tyson Foods reported $14.3 billion in revenue for the quarter, a 6.2% year‑over‑year increase driven by strong chicken, pork and prepared‑foods sales. Segment operating income fell 12% to $811 million, with the beef unit posting a loss while chicken delivered a 10.9%...
Marzetti Co (MZTI) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
The Marzetti Company reported $518 million in net sales for the quarter, a 1.7% increase, and posted a record $137 million gross profit, up 3.4%. Management highlighted strong growth in its New York bakery frozen garlic bread and Texas Roadhouse roll categories,...
Country Music’s Newest Star Bobby Doggins Signs Deal with Woodstock Bourbon & Cola in New Audio-Led Campaign via Kerfuffle
Woodstock Bourbon & Cola has launched an audio‑led marketing campaign anchored by a debut Spotify single, “The Wood Life,” performed by emerging country artist Bobby Doggins. The initiative, created by independent agency Kerfuffle, pairs the bourbon brand’s laid‑back “good life”...
Hospitality and Australian Hotelier Launch The Top 50 Gastropubs Awards
Hospitality and Australian Hotelier have introduced The Top 50 Gastropubs Awards, honoring the best food‑focused pubs across Australia. A panel of CEOs, venue owners, chefs and F&B directors will rank venues and present category honors such as Best Vegetarian/Vegan Offer...
‘Politically Toxic’ Holiday Tax Could Turn Voters Against Labour, Hospitality Leaders Warn
The UK government is preparing to introduce a holiday visitor levy, to be debated in the King’s Speech, allowing regional mayors to set either a £2 per person per night charge or a 5 % rate. A poll by trade body...
Infant Formula Recalled because of Contamination with Cereulide
The a2 Milk Company has voluntarily recalled three batches of its a2 Platinum Premium infant formula after detecting cereulide, a heat‑stable toxin from Bacillus cereus. The recall involves 63,078 cans, of which roughly 16,428 were already sold to consumers across...
Crabs Consume Microplastics: Are They Still Safe To Eat?
Scientists confirm that crabs ingest micro‑ and nanoplastics and can break them into even smaller particles. Researcher Michael Kleinman, Ph.D., advises that eating crab remains safe if consumers practice moderation and avoid high‑concentration parts such as the gut and gills....
The ‘Fibermaxxing’ TikTok Trend: Here’s What’s Fact Versus Fiction
A new TikTok craze called “fibermaxxing” encourages users to boost daily fiber intake, with celebrities like Danielle Fishel and Lance Bass championing the habit. The trend aligns with long‑standing nutrition advice that 25‑34 g of fiber per day can lower cholesterol,...
Study Links Ultra‑Processed Foods to Lower Attention and Higher Dementia Risk in Australian Adults
Researchers analyzing data from 2,192 Australian adults reported that each 10% rise in calories from ultra‑processed foods is associated with a measurable drop in attention performance and a modest increase in a dementia‑risk score. The findings add weight to calls...
Matices to Open High-End Ingredient-Driven Restaurant in Downtown Truckee by May 2026
Matices, an ingredient‑driven concept, will take over the former COMO Mexican space at 10164 Donner Pass Road and open a social counter this spring, with a formal tasting room slated for May 2026. The move signals a shift toward upscale,...
From $800K Loan to $11B Empire: How Hamdi Ulukaya Built Chobani’s Yogurt Dominance
Turkish immigrant Hamdi Ulukaya secured an $800,000 SBA loan in 2005, bought a dormant New York yogurt plant and launched Chobani in 2007. By leveraging bold packaging, grassroots sampling and fee‑free retailer negotiations, the brand expanded to national chains and...
We Asked 3 Bartenders to Share the Best Tequila for Margaritas, and These Are the Best Ones
Professional bartenders identified three tequilas that consistently deliver superior margaritas. Tyler from NYC’s Pretty Ricky’s swears by Espolòn reposado for its oak‑laden vanilla depth. Thomas at Webster Hall prefers Herradura Blanco for its dry, balanced, and budget‑friendly profile. Nancy at...
EU Green Hydrogen Scheme Embraces High-Tech Solar Foods
The EU‑funded BalticSeaH2 project, a cross‑border hydrogen valley linking Finland and Estonia, has added Finnish biotech firm Solar Foods as a strategic partner. Solar Foods will supply its protein‑rich Solein product, produced via a gas‑fermentation process that consumes green hydrogen,...
Texas Winery Files for Chapter 12 Bankruptcy to Settle Debt
Hilltop Winery at Paka Vineyards, a family‑run Texas operation, filed for Chapter 12 bankruptcy on April 6, listing roughly $3.1 million in debt against $19 million in assets. The filing follows a five‑year industry slump that has cut U.S. wine sales by...
Michelin Chef Pedro Aguilera Launches Altorterete, a Rule‑Breaking Bar in Cádiz
Pedro Aguilera, the Michelin‑starred chef behind Mesón Sabor Andaluz, opened Altorterete in Alcalá del Valle, a bar with a constantly changing menu and no culinary rules. The concept aims to free the chef from the clichés of his flagship restaurant...
E. Coli Cheese Outbreak Over
The CDC has declared the E. coli O157:H7 outbreak linked to RAW FARM LLC's raw cheddar cheese over. Nine people in California, Texas and Florida fell ill between Sept. 1, 2025 and Feb. 20, 2026, three were hospitalized and one developed hemolytic uremic syndrome. FDA officials requested...
The Walmart Instant Coffee Thousands Of Shoppers Drink Over Name Brand
Walmart’s Great Value Classic Medium Roast instant coffee is gaining traction as a low‑cost alternative to name‑brand options. An 8‑ounce jar sells for just over $5 and yields about 120 cups, undercutting Folgers at $9 and premium jars at $14....
Is Beef Tallow Actually Any Good for You?
Beef tallow has resurfaced as a culinary and skincare trend, championed by the Make America Healthy Again movement and adopted by chains such as Steak ’n Shake. While its saturated‑fat profile—about 50%—can raise LDL cholesterol, proponents tout skin‑friendly fatty acids...
Challenging Experts Unlocked a Billion‑dollar Opportunity
Experts told us our product couldn't be made. We asked why. That question was worth $1 billion. In 2010, my partners and I had an idea for a protein bar that tasted like junk food but wasn't. We were software guys....
RFK Jr. Pressed to Define Ultraprocessed Foods
MAHA Awaits Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Definition of Ultraprocessed Foods - The New York Times https://t.co/d0pC4ubqTJ
Chef Kwame Onwuachi Unveils Maroon at Sahara Las Vegas with Star‑Studded Opening
Acclaimed chef Kwame Onwuachi launched Maroon at the Sahara hotel in Las Vegas on May 1, 2026, with a high‑profile party featuring live‑fire cooking and celebrity attendees. The restaurant blends classic American steakhouse elements with Afro‑Caribbean flavors, marking Onwuachi’s biggest venture...
Four Michigan Bruegger’s Bagels Stores Rebrand as Einstein Bros. Amid Panera Brands Rollout
Bagel Brands, under Panera Brands, will convert four Michigan Bruegger’s Bagels stores into Einstein Bros. Bagels, raising its state footprint from 17 to 21 locations. The remodels, slated for a four‑to‑five‑week closure, feature the “Elevate the Morning” design and a...
How Ultra-Processed Foods Are Affecting Your Brain's Ability to Focus
A Monash University study of over 2,000 adults aged 40‑70 found that higher consumption of ultra‑processed foods correlates with poorer attention and slower information‑processing speed. Participants who ate more ultra‑processed items scored lower on cognitive tests, with each 10% increase...
Why Boomers Center Meals Around Meat
The Boomer generation grew up after WWII rationing, turning meat—especially beef—into a symbol of newfound prosperity. From TV dinners to backyard barbecues, meat anchored the era’s meals, and a 2023 Nutrients study shows older men still consume the most meat....
California's Rule to Add Folic Acid Brings a Hispanic Staple Into the Regulatory Fold
In January 2026 California became the first U.S. state to require food manufacturers to add folic acid to corn masa flour, the key ingredient in tortillas. The mandate aims to curb neural‑tube defects that affect Hispanic infants at higher rates...
Sunday Edition: Horses as Food
The United States stopped commercial horse slaughter in 2006 after Congress withdrew USDA inspection funding, ending a domestic market that once processed roughly 105,000 horses annually for export. Since then, horse meat remains legal to eat but cannot be sold...
KFC China Sales Jump 33% on Delivery Boom, Margins Tighten
KFC China’s delivery sales surged 33% year‑on‑year in Q1, now accounting for 55% of total sales, while Yum China warned that profit margins slipped 190 basis points due to higher rider costs. The growth underscores fast‑food brands’ reliance on delivery...
McDonald's Rolls Out Six New Drinks and Susan Alexandra Fashion Collab
McDonald's introduced six new beverages nationwide and partnered with designer Susan Alexandra on a limited‑edition beaded drink‑carrier collection, both launching on May 6. The moves signal a strategic push to make drinks a primary draw and extend the brand into lifestyle...
EU Fish Stocks Rise Yet Industry Faces Ongoing Strain, Commission Says
The European Commission released a ten‑year review of the Common Fisheries Policy that finds EU fish stocks have improved while the fishing industry remains financially strained. The mixed results signal both environmental progress and continued market challenges for seafood producers...