MGallery Collection and Chef Pam Reimagine the Art of Bar
MGallery Collection has teamed up with Michelin‑starred chef Pam Soontornyanakij to launch a global bar‑food collaboration across 16 boutique hotels. The program pairs bespoke cocktails with Chef Pam’s signature bite creations, such as beef tartare with caviar and golden crab toasts, tailored to each property’s locale. Announced by CEO Maud Bailly, the initiative also spotlights women in hospitality through Pam’s Women for Women mentorship. The rollout coincides with World Cocktail Month 2026, aiming to elevate the guest experience and reinforce MGallery’s luxury‑experience positioning.
The Best Restaurants in Barcelona Right Now
The guide curates Barcelona’s top dining spots, spanning tapas bars, Catalan kitchens, seafood havens, and trendy concepts. Highlights include Teatro Kitchen, the evolution of Albert Adrià’s legendary Tickets, and Cruix’s seasonal tasting menus. It also lists specialty venues such as...
Higher Temperatures, Fat Content May Increase Chemical Migration From Biodegradable Food Packaging
A multi‑university study examined migration of non‑intentionally added substances from biodegradable food‑contact films made of polybutylene succinate (PBS), polylactic acid (PLA) and their blends. Migration was negligible at refrigeration (20 °C) and room‑temperature (40 °C) conditions but became measurable at 70 °C, though...
Powerade Wants to Fuel All Athletes Ahead of the World Cup
Powerade, the official sports drink of FIFA World Cup 26, has unveiled the “Power Your Fate” campaign. The global rollout, created by WPP Open X, spotlights soccer stars Lamine Yamal and Rodrygo in a film that juxtaposes elite preparation with everyday players. Coca‑Cola’s VP...
Nestlé Weathers Formula Crisis to Deliver Strong Q1 Growth
Nestlé reported 3.5% organic growth in Q1 2026, buoyed by price hikes and strong performance in coffee and confectionery, despite a damaging infant formula contamination scandal that pulled the nutrition segment down 3.5% RIG. Real internal growth reached 1.2%, with...
Waitrose Unveils Rivals Themed Product Range
Waitrose is partnering with Disney+ to launch a limited‑edition ‘Noshtalgia’ product line that ties into the second season of Hulu Original series Rivals, premiering May 15. The range, arriving in stores on April 27, revives 1980s‑inspired flavours such as rhubarb‑custard...
UK Looked at Ways to ‘Open Doors’ to US Chlorinated Chicken, FoI Request Shows
British officials quietly examined how UK food law could be altered to permit chlorine‑washed chicken imports from the United States, a practice banned in the EU since 1997. The documents, released to campaign group 38 Degrees via a freedom‑of‑information request, show...
Chinese Pet Owners Favor Local Brands, Boosting $24B Market
JUST IN: Chinese pet owners are increasingly opting for local brands instead of Western ones, sparking a surge in the over $24 billion pet food market.
Heineken Enjoys Premium Boost in Q1 Sales: But Warns of Iran Impact
Heineken reported a modest rebound in Q1 2026, with total volume rising 1.2% and net revenue up 2.8%. Premium brands led the recovery, posting a 5.8% volume increase and the flagship Heineken label gaining 6.9%. The company reaffirmed its full‑year...
Aldi Commits £1.1bn to British Egg Suppliers in Five-Year Farming Push
Aldi announced a £1.1 billion (≈$1.4 billion) investment in British egg production over the next five years, backed by long‑term contracts with suppliers through 2030. The retailer currently sells more than 1,500 tonnes of UK eggs each week, roughly 2.5 million packs, and is...
RFK Jr Says Cultivated Meat Will ‘Have to Get Through A Lot of Scepticism’ From FDA
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. voiced amplified concern that cultivated‑meat products will face rigorous FDA scrutiny, warning they must overcome significant safety scepticism. The comment came during a Senate Appropriations hearing, where he echoed long‑standing criticism of lab‑grown proteins. 2025 marked...
Kegstar’s Konvoy Acquisition Blocked by NZ Regulator
New Zealand’s Commerce Commission has blocked Kegstar’s proposed acquisition of Konvoy, the country’s only two pay‑per‑fill (PPF) keg services. The regulator found the merger would eliminate competition, with no viable rivals or likely new entrants to curb market power. The...
Calabria Unifies Domestic Distribution Under House of Fine Wine Banner
Calabria Family Wine Group has consolidated its domestic trading and distribution under the House of Fine Wine banner, following its February acquisition of House of Fine Wine and The Wine Company. The unified platform merges portfolios and teams from Calabria,...
Companies Explore Turning Invasive Species Like Carp Into Profitable Products
At Seafood Expo Global in Barcelona, WWF, Mars and pet‑product maker Inversa discussed turning invasive species such as carp and Florida pythons into commercial goods. WWF’s research team is building databases to map invasive populations and help companies develop supply...
Carsoe Unveils New Heading and Gutting Machine at Seafood Processing Global, Announces New Partnership with Industrikulde
Carsoe unveiled its new combined heading and gutting machine, the CS3063, at the Seafood Processing Global expo in Barcelona. The equipment, built on the long‑standing Mark 7 platform, targets cod, pollock and haddock and promises precision cuts that reduce meat loss....
Kingfish Honing in Yellowtail RAS Production as It Works to Establish Product Recognition
The Kingfish Company, based in Zeeland, Netherlands, has expanded its land‑based yellowtail recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) to a peak capacity of 3,500 metric tons. The firm is now concentrating on improving efficiency and consistency, leveraging year‑round production to serve primarily...
Switching to LoopEngine Boosted Subscriptions and Retention
We migrated our big CPG client's subscription program to @LoopEngine Subscriptions last year. Subscriptions up. retention up. We just followed Loop's onboarding and implemented the features that made sense. For subscriptions, Loop is our go-to.
Nestlé Sales Rise as Coffee and Snacks Outweigh Recall Hit
Nestlé SA reported a 3.5% rise in organic revenue for the first quarter of 2026, driven primarily by strong coffee and snack sales. The growth outpaced analyst expectations and helped cushion the financial impact of the company’s largest‑ever infant‑formula recall,...
How Tequila Took Over the UK Bar Cart
Tequila has overtaken gin as the United Kingdom’s best‑selling spirit this summer, a shift confirmed by Guardian data and echoed by North American market analysis. The surge is driven primarily by the resurgence of simple, agave‑based cocktails such as the...
Adapted Nasi Lemak Could Thrive in US Lunch Market
Why hasn't Malaysian fried chicken taken off in US? Nasi Lemak would do very well in the urban lunch market. Probably will just have to swap out the anchovy side for like tofu or something. And maybe not peanuts either,...
Little Voluntary Movement by Companies to Remove Artificial Food Dyes Spurs Action by Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports warns that major food manufacturers have not acted on Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s call to voluntarily eliminate synthetic food dyes. Companies such as Coca‑Cola, Mondelez and Unilever still list artificial colorants in their...
US Seafood Sector Raises Issues with EU CATCH Requirements
Alaska’s commercial fishing sector warns that the EU’s digital CATCH traceability system, slated for full enforcement in July 2026, could effectively block salmon exports to Europe. The regulation requires vessel‑level signatures, gear details and end‑use data for every catch, a...
GHOST 7up Energy Drink
Ghost Beverage launched GHOST Energy x 7UP Lemon Lime, a limited‑time energy drink created with Keurig Dr Pepper. The collaboration brings the iconic 7UP lemon‑lime flavor into an energy and focus formula, featuring a metallic‑can design that nods to classic soda packaging. The product...
Coffee Companies Launch Satellite-Based Program to Track Deforestation
Coffee giants including JDE Peet’s, Tchibo and major traders have launched the Coffee Canopy Partnership, a satellite‑based system that uses Airbus imagery and AI to map coffee farms and detect nearby forest loss. The pilot will focus on East Africa’s coffee‑growing...
Eateries Face Rising Costs, Weak Outlook
Thai restaurant associations have signed a memorandum of understanding to pool purchasing power, secure fair‑price raw materials and deploy smart logistics, aiming to offset surging energy, ingredient and packaging costs. Vegetable prices have risen 10‑20%, while disposable plastic containers now...
The Energy Fuel Brand That Looks as Good as the Mountains It Was Born In
Dig Deep Endurance Fuel, created by Public House Studio, has launched a packaging system that visually mirrors the Canmore, Alberta mountains where the product originated. The design uses vertical bars from the dissolvable energy sticks to form a stylized mountain...
KFC India Names Suhayl Limbada as New Chief Marketing Officer
KFC India has appointed Suhayl Limbada as chief marketing officer, tasking him with steering brand strategy and customer‑acquisition initiatives. Limbada brings experience from leading KFC’s Thailand and Africa markets and prior stints at Mondelēz and Kraft, positioning the chain for...
Afresh Secures $34 Million to Scale AI Grocery Platform Across U.S. Stores
Afresh announced a $34 million funding round led by Just Climate and High Sage Ventures to accelerate deployment of its AI grocery platform across more than 12,500 departments in 40 U.S. states. The capital will fund broader retailer rollouts and the...
Bites CEO Calls 3PD ‘Broken,’ Says AI Will Fix It
Bites, a San Francisco food‑ordering startup founded by Bala Subramaniam and Deepak Tirumalasetty, argues that the current third‑party delivery (3PD) model is broken due to high commissions and data control. The company operates on a $1 flat fee per order,...
Cantaloupes Recalled because of Salmonella
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that Ayco Farms Inc. recalled 8,302 cartons of whole cantaloupes due to possible Salmonella contamination. The recall, first launched on March 24, was upgraded on April 20 to a Class I recall, the highest severity level,...
Chef Greg Vernick Debuts Emilia, a Refined Italian Spot in Philadelphia
Chef Greg Vernick opened Emilia on April 9, 2026 in Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood, marking his fourth restaurant and first new venue in seven years. The upscale Italian eatery has already been praised for its precise pasta dishes and Vernick’s minimalist...
'I Live in Vegas': Canadian Ag Producers Take Gamble with High Fuel, Fertilizer Costs
Canadian grain producers are confronting a sharp surge in diesel and fertilizer prices, which have nearly doubled since the Middle‑East conflict disrupted oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Farmers such as Bruce Bird and Dave Reid pre‑purchased fuel and...
Nestlé CEO Navratil Unveils 5‑Point Turnaround, Cuts 16,000 Jobs
Nestlé’s newly appointed chief executive, Phillipp Navratil, rolled out a five‑point turnaround plan that will eliminate roughly 16,000 positions – about 6% of the workforce – and concentrate the business on four core divisions. The move aims to deliver faster...
European Rapeseed Futures Reach One‑Year High, Prices Near $570/T
Rapeseed markets in Europe surged on 21 April 2026, with front‑month Euronext futures closing at 518 EUR/t (about $570/t), the highest level in a year. The rally stems from a tight physical supply outlook, higher crude oil prices, and strong demand for...
Waitrose Goes Back to the 80s for ‘Noshtalgia’ Fest with Disney’s Rivals
Waitrose has teamed with Disney to launch a “Noshtalgia” range tied to the new season of *Rivals*, which features a Waitrose store. The limited‑edition line includes 80s‑inspired items such as rhubarb & custard ice cream, thousand‑island prawn sandwiches and a...
"Long-Term Agency Partnerships Deliver the Magic": ITC’s Shuvadip Banerjee
ITC, a Rs 73,000 crore (≈ $8.8 bn) conglomerate, is accelerating its digital‑first agenda across its FMCG arm, which now generates roughly Rs 22,000 crore (≈ $2.6 bn) in revenue from brands like Aashirvaad, Sunfeast and Bingo. The company relies on an internal AI‑driven engine called "Sixth Sense"...
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Southwest Partners with Siete Foods to Introduce Onboard Snack Option
Southwest Airlines is partnering with Texas‑based Siete Foods to add a healthier snack option for passengers in Extra Leg Room seats. The collaboration introduces Siete Mini Grain‑Free Mexican Wedding Cookies, which are gluten‑free, dairy‑free and made with almond flour, pecans,...
Think Turkey Teams with AJ Lawson for 'You Turkey' Campaign
Think Turkey has teamed up with professional basketball player AJ Lawson for its "You Turkey" campaign, launching a 15‑second television spot that debuted during the U.S. college basketball championships. The ad will run through the professional basketball championship series and be...
Avocados From Mexico Signs Key Step Against Deforestation with New “Zero Deforestation Agreement”
The Association of Avocado Producers and Export Packers of Mexico (APEAM) signed a voluntary Zero Deforestation Agreement on April 15, 2026 with Mexico’s environment ministry (SEMARNAT) and the Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (PROFEPA). The pact aims to tighten traceability, enforce forestry...
A Changing Diet
The U.S. beef industry has shifted dramatically over the past three decades, with Choice and Prime grades now representing about 85% of production, up from less than half in the early 1990s. At the same time, the adoption of GLP‑1...
This Fan-Favorite Chobani Creamer Is Bringing Back A Nostalgic Dessert Vibe
Chobani is re‑launching its fan‑favorite Cookies & Cream coffee creamer in May 2026, this time as a limited‑time offering. The flavor originally debuted as a 2020 limited run and returned after persistent consumer requests. Chobani’s broader creamer line, which includes permanent flavors...
Old El Paso Celebrates Rare "Taco Totality" With Exclusive Merch and Tacos for Fans Nationwide
Old El Paso is marking the first "Taco Totality" since 2020—a rare convergence of Cinco de Mayo and Taco Tuesday that won’t recur until 2037—by launching a limited‑edition Taco Totality Gear Box. The box bundles new TABASCO‑flavored taco shells, a...
Michelin‑Recognized Alteño to Open in Austin’s Tallest Hotel Tower
Fonda Fina Hospitality announced that its Michelin‑recognized Mexican concept Alteño will open in summer 2026 inside 1 Hotel Austin, the city’s forthcoming 74‑story skyscraper. The move expands the Denver‑originated brand into a high‑profile luxury hotel and signals growing demand for...
Grocers Mark Earth Day With Operational Shifts, Community Giving
Major regional grocers used Earth Day 2026 to showcase sustainability programs that blend operational changes with community giving. H‑E‑B distributed 276,000 reusable bags and led a school recycling challenge that collected 8.4 million plastic bags, while its Recycling for Texans grants...
RFK Jr. Says He Would Support a Potential Ban on Junk Food TV Ads
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he would support a potential ban on junk‑food television advertisements, though he prefers a voluntary approach for food companies. The proposal follows similar arguments used to curb tobacco advertising and comes amid...
Food Affordability Among Many Pressing Concerns For CT Grocery Industry
Connecticut’s grocery sector is grappling with rising food costs that outpace stagnant wages, leaving one in ten residents food‑insecure and 100,000 children without reliable nutrition. Governor Ned Lamont has earmarked $1.55 million for the Local Food Purchase and Assistance Grant program,...
Soil Capital’s Latest Deal with Nestlé Highlights Regen Ag’s Role in Building a More Resilient Food System
Nestlé has signed a four‑year partnership with Soil Capital to accelerate regenerative agriculture among European farmers. The program builds on a 2023 wheat and corn pilot in France and now covers the UK and Belgium, supporting about 230 farmers across...
Butter Coffee Boosts Weight Loss and Longevity
You might not believe me, but adding butter to your coffee will help you lose weight. Beyond just adding butter, upgrading your coffee can also elevate your health, weight loss, and longevity. I recommend @dangercoffeeofficial, re-mineralized, mold-free, and full of...
India Tops Global Cheese Scene with Four Medals
While the world was distracted by AI, India just became the world leader in cheese.
Toast Rolls Out Unified Drive-Thru Platform
Toast has launched Toast Drive‑Thru, an enterprise‑grade platform that consolidates point‑of‑sale, kitchen display, digital menu boards, and AI voice ordering for quick‑service restaurants. The solution targets more than 140,000 U.S. drive‑thru locations grappling with labor shortages and the need for...