Sperri Control
Sperri Control is a ready‑to‑drink meal replacement that blends high protein, high fibre and low sugar. Each 12‑ounce bottle delivers 20 grams of plant‑based protein, four grams of soluble fibre and just four grams of natural sugar. The product launches in two flavours—Chocolate Shake and Vanilla Maple Shake—aimed at health‑focused consumers seeking convenient nutrition. The brand positions the drink as a nutrient‑dense alternative to traditional sugary smoothies and snack bars.
Four Roses Just Dropped a Mother’s Day-Themed High-Proof Bourbon
Four Roses unveiled a Mother’s Day Private Barrel Selection, a 14‑year‑old bourbon bottled at 115.78 proof and priced at $139. The release uses the OBSQ recipe—a high‑rye mashbill paired with Q yeast—to deliver floral and fruity notes. Availability is limited to...
ActivatedYou Morning Complete Claims Evaluated: The Prebiotics, Probiotics + Green Superfoods Drink Blend by Activated You
ActivatedYou launched its Morning Complete daily wellness drink, a single‑scoop formula that combines prebiotic fiber, 10 billion CFU probiotic cultures, green superfoods, adaptogens, and metabolic blends. The product offers eight nutrient blends, is vegan, non‑GMO, GMP‑certified, and manufactured in the United...
PWADC Food Show To Feature New Products, Education Sessions
Piggly Wiggly Alabama Distributing Co. (PWADC) will host its May food show on May 12‑13 in Hoover, Alabama, building on a January event that doubled case sales and outperformed the traditional September showcase. The May show will debut Sol Select,...
This Week in Grocery News: Loblaw’s Q1 Call, a New Food Basics for Ontario and More
Loblaw Companies told investors that rising fuel costs have not yet been passed on to shoppers, as the retailer fights supplier price hikes. Discount chain Food Basics opened its 154th Ontario store, a 32,000‑sq‑ft format featuring local and private‑label items....
Schlotzsky's Taps TikTok's 'King of Sandwiches' To Launch Sub Lineup
Schlotzsky’s Deli has teamed up with TikTok influencer Owen Han, known as the “King of Sandwiches,” to launch its new Stacked Subs menu. The lineup includes a Turkey Avocado BLT, Honey Mustard Club and Zesty Italian, offered on Artisan White or Harvest Wheat rolls. Han stars...
5WPR Index Finds Costco Tops AI Citation Rankings, Walmart Trails
5WPR released its 2026 U.S. Grocery Retail AI Visibility Index, ranking grocers by how often they appear in AI‑generated answers. Costco tops the list, followed by Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods, while Walmart—holding roughly 21% of grocery market share—falls to fourth...
Legacy Snack Solutions Recalls Pita Chips Due to Salmonella Risk
Legacy Snack Solutions has voluntarily recalled its Giant Eagle Baked Pita Chips with Parmesan, Garlic & Herb after detecting a potential Salmonella contamination in the seasoning blend. The recall is limited to batches sold in Indiana, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Ohio and...
STK-Parent One Group Says Cost-Cutting Efforts Are Paying Off
One Group, the parent of upscale‑dining brands STK, Benihana and Kona Grill, has intensified cost‑cutting measures that are now bearing fruit. In Q1, restaurant‑level operating margins rose 100 basis points year‑over‑year to 19%, with STK’s margin jumping 280 basis points...
The Regional Fast Food Chain You Can't Find Outside Tennessee And Virginia
Pal’s Sudden Service, founded in 1956 in Kingsport, Tennessee, remains a rare regional fast‑food chain that has deliberately avoided national franchising. It operates 31 company‑owned drive‑thrus—26 in northeastern Tennessee and five in Virginia—featuring turquoise, theme‑park‑style buildings and a streamlined menu....
The Region's Biggest Fresh Produce Conversation Is Coming to Bangkok: Check Out the Full SE Asia Meet Up 2026 Program
Asia Fruit Logistica has released the full agenda for its SE Asia Meet Up, a one‑day conference on 18 May 2026 at the JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok. The program, curated by Asiafruit Magazine, will feature deep dives into shifting consumer attitudes, digital marketing strategies, and...
Independent Natural Food Co-Op INFRA Tops 400 Members
The Independent Natural Food Retailers Association (INFRA) has surpassed 400 member stores, covering more than 650 U.S. communities. In 2025 the cooperative’s members generated $3.4 billion in sales, an 8 percent year‑over‑year increase. INFRA is rolling out a more personalized field‑support model...
New CRN Campaign Calls for Supplement Industry Transparency
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has launched a social‑media campaign called “Sergeant Searchlight” to rally support for the Dietary Supplement Listing Act. The initiative, featuring a comic‑style superhero, highlights a regulatory blind spot: the absence of a federal registry...
Will DOJ Victory Reduce Price of Chicken, Pork and Turkey?
The Justice Department settled a case with Indiana‑based Agri Stats, requiring the firm to share detailed processor data that regulators say helped lift chicken, pork and turkey prices. In March, chicken averaged $3.25 per pound, pork $3.30 and turkey $4.68,...
Fortnum & Mason Launches Biscuitorium, a New Immersive Space Range
Fortnum & Mason unveiled the Biscuitorium, a 200 sqm immersive biscuit destination on the mezzanine of its Piccadilly flagship, opening on 14 May 2026. The space features an interactive Biscuit Library with 12 flavor profiles, a Made in Piccadilly counter showcasing handcrafted sandwich biscuits,...
Shaken Udder Launches New Fibre Range to Tackle the UK’s Growing Fibre Gap
Shaken Udder has introduced a new Fibre milkshake range, launching in Tesco with Mint Choc and Banana flavours. Each bottle delivers 7.6‑8.9 g of fibre, covering roughly a quarter to a third of the adult daily recommendation, and also supplies about...
Say Goodbye to Your Basic BBQ This Ninja System Combines Gas, Electric and Smoking All in One
Ninja’s new FlexFlame hybrid grill blends propane, electricity, and wood‑pellet technology, letting users grill, smoke, sear or even bake pizza from a single unit. The system delivers instant heat via gas, precise temperature control through electric‑driven pellet ignition, and authentic...
YouGov: Ingredient Safety a Growing Concern
A new YouGov poll of 1,002 U.S. adults finds that 78% are either very or somewhat worried about ingredients in food, cosmetics and personal‑care products. Half of respondents say their concern has risen over the past year, and 61% think...
Seafood’s “Accessible Luxury” Set to Boost Mother’s Day Sales at US Restaurants, Retail
U.S. consumer spending on Mother’s Day is projected to hit a record $38 billion, with 63 percent of celebrants planning restaurant or brunch outings. Rising gasoline prices and broader inflation are prompting many households to trim dining‑out budgets, creating a surge in...
TATA Starbucks Banking on Product Portfolio Expansion, Opening of Different Store Formats to Boost Business
TATA Starbucks, the 50/50 joint venture between Starbucks and Tata Consumer Products, now operates 506 stores in 81 Indian cities and is accelerating expansion through new store formats. The chain opened its first Reserve rooftop café in Kolkata, a 3,600‑sq‑ft...
MSC-Certified Tuna Sales Jump Globally, with British Shoppers Particularly Driving Demand
Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)‑certified tuna has become the United Kingdom’s top‑selling wild‑caught seafood, surpassing cod for the first time. MSC‑labeled tuna now appears on 49% of UK supermarket shelves and accounts for 65% of tuna volume sold, up from 18%...
USRSB Appoints Academic Leader as Chair Elect
The US Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (USRSB) announced Jeff Goodwin, PhD, as its 2026 chair‑elect, marking the first time an academic leader will head the multi‑stakeholder initiative. Goodwin, director of Texas A&M’s Center for Grazinglands and Ranch Management and an...
U.S. Food and Beverage Processing Machinery Market Reaches $6.2 Billion
The 2026 Processing State of the Industry Report shows the U.S. food and beverage processing machinery market reached $6.2 billion in shipments for 2025, a 3.2% increase over the prior year. Analysts project the market will climb to $6.7 billion by 2027....
Revenue Soars at Madison Owner Despite Hospitality Crisis
Evolv, the former D&D London hospitality group, posted a 20% revenue jump to £151.6m (≈$194m) and EBITDA surge to £14.6m (≈$18.7m) despite a sector‑wide crisis. The loss narrowed to £6.8m (≈$8.7m) after a £60m (≈$77m) acquisition by Calveton and Breal...
That's Fresh: Creminelli Fine Meats, True Story Foods, Nutella, King’s Hawaiian
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Wendy’s Sales Fell Again Last Quarter, but the Company Sees Progress in International
Wendy’s reported a 7.8% drop in U.S. same‑store sales for Q1, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of decline, while international same‑store sales slipped 0.4%. The chain announced a 1,000‑unit expansion agreement in China, underscoring a push for global growth despite...
Wendy’s Bets Order Accuracy and Clean Stores Will Revive Sales
Wendy’s reported a 7.8% same‑store sales decline in Q1, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of drops. The chain is accelerating Project Fresh by expanding menu‑item label printers to over 85% of locations and launching a “White Glove” cleanliness program, which...
Papa Johns Maintains 2026 Outlook Despite 6.4% North America Sales Drop
Papa John’s International reported a 7.7% revenue drop to $478.6 million in Q1 2026, with net income falling to $7 million (21 cents per share). North America comparable sales slipped 6.4%, driven by the refranchising of 85 company‑owned stores and a cautious consumer...
Jameson Launches Limited-Edition MLS Bottles
Jameson has unveiled a limited‑edition bottle collection celebrating its second year as the Official Whiskey of Major League Soccer. The series features club‑specific designs for Chicago Fire, LA Galaxy, NYCFC and Orlando City, each bearing a QR code that directs...
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Texas Roadhouse Sprints to Best Same-Store Sales Since ’24
Texas Roadhouse reported a 7.1% year‑over‑year same‑store sales increase for the quarter ending March 31, its strongest performance since Q4 2024. Growth was driven by a 4.5% traffic lift and a 3.1% price increase, bolstered by new digital ordering tools and a...
Costco Testing New Chicken Menu Item to Replace Calzone Combo
Costco has begun testing a new five‑piece baked chicken tender combo in six Chicago‑area stores, potentially supplanting the Calzone that debuted in May 2025. The tenders are priced at $6.99 during the trial and come with a sweet honey dipping...
Monster Beverage Corp May Raise Prices as Aluminum Costs Surge Amid Global Tensions
Monster Beverage Corp signaled it could lift prices to counter soaring aluminum costs driven by a 50% U.S. tariff and a 186.5% Midwest premium increase year‑over‑year. Executives said modest inflation‑adjusted pricing already helped offset a roughly 1% margin hit in...
Celsius Now Controls a Fifth of the US Energy Drink Market
Celsius Holdings reported that one in five energy drinks sold in the United States in Q1 2026 came from its portfolio of Celsius, Alani Nu and Rockstar, delivering $782.6 million in revenue—a 138% year‑over‑year jump. The surge was powered by the 2025 acquisitions...
Omnichannel Grocery Fuels Shopper Choice – but Fragments Retailer Loyalty
Shoppers are increasingly distributing grocery purchases across digital and physical channels, eroding traditional retailer loyalty. Brands and grocers must adopt data‑driven stocking and omnichannel strategies to retain repeat trips in an attention‑fragmented market. Loyalty programs, targeted promotions, and consistent messaging...
Do UPFs Pose Greater Risk of Plastic Packaging Harms?
Recent research highlights that ultra‑processed foods (UPFs) face added health risks from the plastic packaging that protects them. Chemicals such as bisphenols, phthalates and PFAS can migrate into foods, especially those high in fat, and sterilisation processes further amplify this...
A Star Wars Grogu Café Is Landing in London Next Week
Disney is launching a pop‑up Grogu Café in London from May 15 to May 17, timed with the upcoming Mandalorian feature film. Located at the Kachette Annexe on Kingsland Road, the three‑day event offers matcha‑infused drinks, themed pastries like a...
Regen Nutrition Project Measures Real Food Nutrient Density
The Nutrient Density Initiative (NDI) and food‑testing firm Edacious have launched the Regen Nutrition Project, a 2024 effort that measures how regenerative farming practices affect the nutrient profile of foods. More than 50 member companies and farms submit product samples...
Mushus Launches as UK’s First Sparkling Skincare Drink with Vegan Collagen
Met Foods, the UK maker of dairy‑free brands Nush Foods and Cocos Organic, has launched Mushus, the country’s first sparkling skincare drink featuring vegan collagen. The 250 ml cans, sold in six‑packs for £20 (about $25), come in Raspberry Fizz and...
Starbucks Launches New Bearista Cups After Fan Requests but They’re Super-Limited
Starbucks has re‑introduced its collectible Bearista glass cups, this time launching two pink‑themed designs exclusively in South Korea. The cups, marketed as limited‑edition accessories, are sold only in Korean stores, prompting global fans to scramble for them and driving secondary‑market...
Affordability Is Changing How Canadians Eat Protein
A new Canadian Food Sentiment Index shows omnivorous diets dropping from 67.6% in fall 2024 to 55% by spring 2026, while flexitarian eating rose to 9.4% of adults. Vegan and vegetarian shares remain flat, with only about 600,000 Canadians identifying...
How Hershey Is Using AI to Future-Proof Its Marketing Model
Chocolate giant Hershey has built an AI‑powered marketing measurement system after nearly a year of development. Trained on three years of sales and marketing data, the tool aggregates social, search and streaming signals to deliver monthly mix updates and prioritize...
How a Robot (Sort of) Made Me Lunch
London startup Kaikaku AI is piloting a food‑assembly robot called Fusion at a poke‑bowl shop, backed by $1.8 million in funding. The machine automatically dispenses vegetables, sauces and raw salmon into a bowl, while a human adds rice and final seasoning....
ALOHA Launches Key Lime Protein Bar
ALOHA, the employee‑owned plant‑based protein brand, introduced a limited‑edition Key Lime Protein Bar featuring 14 g of protein, 10 g of fiber, and only 4 g of sugar per serving. The bar uses a short, whole‑food ingredient list—real key lime, brown rice crisps,...
5 Restaurant Marketing Mistakes that Cost Traffic, Leads, Revenue
Mike Kresch of Moburst warns that many quick‑service and fast‑casual restaurants treat marketing as a collection of isolated tactics instead of a unified, data‑driven system. He outlines five costly mistakes: passive reputation management, lax local SEO and website upkeep, friction‑laden...
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FAO Food Price Index up for Third Consecutive Month Largely on Rising Vegetable Oil Prices
The FAO Food Price Index rose 1.6% in April, marking a third straight month of gains and a 2% increase over the previous year. The surge was driven primarily by a 5.9% jump in the vegetable oil index, its highest...
The SoCal Burger Chain That's Unfairly Overshadowed By In-N-Out
Fatburger, founded in 1947 in Los Angeles, predates In‑NOut by a year but remains a niche player with fewer than 100 U.S. locations, most of them in California. In‑NOut operates over 400 sites nationwide, yet Fatburger differentiates itself with a...
Iran Conflict Pushes Global Food Prices to Three-Year High
The United Nations’ food commodity index jumped 1.6% in April, reaching its highest level in over three years as the Iran‑Israel war disrupts supply chains. Prices for vegetable oils, meat and cereals drove the increase, with the meat index up...
Bharat Vedica Contrasts Fast Living with Slow Food in New Brand Film
Bharat Vedica unveiled a brand film called “The Art of Slowing Down,” showcasing traditional Indian food practices. The video contrasts today’s fast‑paced lifestyles with time‑intensive methods such as making Bilona ghee, wood‑pressed oils and stone‑ground flours. It emphasizes patience, cultivation...
Coppa Cocktails Grows GTR Footprint
MG Destilerías' Coppa Cocktails, acquired in 2024, has rolled out canned ready‑to‑drink cocktails on four European airlines and in key Spanish and Turkish airports, expanding its global travel retail footprint. The brand offers 100ml and 200ml cans across 12 cocktail...
Euromonitor: Spirits Premiumisation Hits a Wall
Euromonitor warns that the two‑decade premiumisation surge in spirits has hit a ceiling as macroeconomic headwinds trigger a prolonged slowdown. Diageo’s CEO confirmed a strategic pivot toward the mass market to offset weakening premium sales. In the United States, spirits...