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 integration with autonomous mobile robots are now baseline expectations. Sustainability and ESG pressures are driving demand for low‑lubrication, energy‑efficient designs, while AI‑enabled predictive maintenance promises to cut downtime. Together, these trends reshape conveyor technology from a simple transport tool into a core component of intelligent, scalable automation.
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....
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
This $240 Spanish Whiskey Is the No. 1 Rye in the World, According to the 2026 World Whiskies Awards
Siderit’s PX Cask Rye from Cantabria, Spain, was crowned World’s Best Rye at the 2026 World Whiskies Awards, surpassing entries from traditional rye‑producing nations. The spirit is distilled from 100 % malted rye and matures for over eight years in 100‑liter...
MAHA Awaits Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Definition of Ultraprocessed Foods
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is pushing a federal definition of “ultraprocessed” foods as part of his Make America Healthy Again agenda. The FDA has drafted a definition that could label roughly 75% of American food products as ultraprocessed, potentially restricting...
Warming Waters, Falling Yields: Climate Change and the Future of India’s Shrimp Industry
India’s shrimp sector, a cornerstone of the nation’s marine exports, is now grappling with climate‑driven disruptions. Rising water temperatures and erratic salinity are spurring disease outbreaks such as Early Mortality Syndrome, while cyclones and floods damage ponds and infrastructure. These...
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8 Superfoods Dietitians Always Grab at Costco (and You Should Too)
Registered dietitians highlight eight nutrient‑dense superfoods that shoppers can stock up on at Costco, including frozen sockeye salmon, bulk avocados, Kirkland walnuts, large tubs of Greek yogurt, cacao powder, frozen berry blends, organic pumpkin seeds, and matcha green‑tea powder. The...
The Customer Experience Strategy Behind In-N-Out’s Success
In‑N‑Out Burger is deliberately shunning mobile ordering, delivery platforms, and kitchen automation, opting instead to double down on human staff. The chain equips drive‑thru employees with handheld tablets to take orders face‑to‑face before customers reach the window. President Lynsi Snyder‑Ellingson...
Thailand Launches SPACE F Food Tech Accelerator Batch 7
Thailand’s National Innovation Agency, together with Thai Union, Mahidol University and corporate partners, launched the seventh cohort of the SPACE‑F foodtech accelerator. The program brings 20 startups from ten countries to develop proof‑of‑concept products in seven focus areas, supported by...
New Head Chef at Maz Explores Peruvian Food Through a Japanese Lens
Maz, the Tokyo outpost of Virgilio Martinez’s acclaimed Central, has earned two Michelin stars and a #28 spot on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants. After head chef Santiago Fernandez left, 30‑year‑old Yuya Nakamura, a kaiseki‑trained chef with global stints, took the...
Journalists Share Latest on Baby Formula Safety, Estrogen Patches, and Postcancer Costs
KFF Health News journalists highlighted three pressing health issues on national TV. Céline Gounder discussed the FDA’s largest baby‑formula safety test on CBS’s The Daily Report and the nationwide estrogen‑patch shortage on CBS Mornings. Renuka Rayasam examined the soaring post‑cancer...
Carib Premium Taps Pooran, Bravo as It Targets India’s High-Volume Beer Market
Carib Premium Strong Beer, a Caribbean brand owned by Carib Brewery, has hired West Indies cricketers Nicholas Pooran and Dwayne Bravo as brand ambassadors to accelerate its push into India’s high‑volume beer market. The campaign debuted in Lucknow during the...
The Jolly Hog Butcher’s to Open One-Day Pop up in Clapham, Giving Out Free Sausages to Celebrate Collaboration with Colman’s...
British meat brand The Jolly Hog is launching a one‑day pop‑up butcher shop in Clapham on 10 May to showcase its new Marmite‑and‑Colman’s sausage range. The event will offer free hot samples and a complimentary pack for visitors, emphasizing a nostalgic...
London’s 26 Most ‘Iconic’ Restaurants Have Been Named by OpenTable
OpenTable launched its first‑ever OpenTable Restaurant Awards, naming 26 London eateries as iconic establishments. The list was compiled with input from industry insiders such as Adam Hyman, Seema Pankhania and Jimi Famurewa. Highlights include St. John, Mambow, The Plimsoll and The Ledbury,...
Plaza Mahou / External Reference Architects
External Reference, led by Carmelo Zappulla, has opened Plaza Mahou inside Santiago Bernabéu, the first brewery‑branded space in a Spanish stadium. The 1,100 m² venue includes a 700 m² interior and 450 m² terrace, offering on‑site brewing of Mahou Cinco Estrellas (≈30,000 L/year) and...
From Roti to Revolution: India’s Next Big Hunger Fix Isn’t What You Think
India now produces enough calories for its billion‑plus population, yet hidden hunger—micronutrient deficiencies in iron, zinc and protein—remains widespread. The article argues that the Green Revolution solved the calorie crisis but left a nutrition gap, prompting a new “Smart Nutrition...
Review: 7 Brew's 6 New Lemonades Are 5 Hits And 1 Big Syrupy Miss
7 Brew rolled out six lemonade‑inspired beverages on May 1, 2026, adding fruit‑forward chiller, soda, energy and freeze formats to its menu. The chain, now over 700 locations strong, priced the drinks between $3.30 and $5.85 and made them available nationwide. Five...
Durian Express? New Southeast Asia Rail Service Cuts Fruit Prices in China
A new cold‑storage rail line linking Thailand, Laos and Yunnan province in China now moves durians at scale, reducing transit time from weeks to under two days. Operated by a joint venture of regional rail operators, the service lowers logistics...
This Week in Grocery News: DoorDash Adds Empire Stores to Network, High Oil Prices Fuel Change
DoorDash has inked a partnership to add 12 Empire banners, including Sobeys and Safeway, to its on‑demand grocery network, expanding its reach across Canada. Canada Packers (Maple Leaf Foods’ pork unit) disclosed a first‑quarter profit of C$43.8 million (≈US$32 million) and said...
Starbucks' Protein Cold Foam Has A Big Problem, According To Customers
Starbucks introduced a protein‑enhanced cold foam in September 2025, offering about 15 g of protein per topping across more than a dozen flavors. The product is meant to tap the growing functional‑beverage market and complement the chain’s protein‑milk options. However, customers...
Formula 1 Driver Lewis Hamilton Fronts S.Pellegrino’s ‘Dinner Dialogues’
Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton is the face of S.Pellegrino’s new global platform, “Dinner Dialogues.” The campaign features an unscripted short film where Hamilton and three childhood friends discuss life over sparkling water, with conversation‑starter prompts added to the bottle label....
‘A Lot of Money to Be Made:’ How Canada's Food and Beverage Companies Can Grow Outside the U.S.
Canadian food and beverage exporters are rethinking their heavy reliance on the United States as the CUSMA trade pact heads for renegotiation. A panel at SIAL Canada highlighted the need to explore new markets, with Export Development Canada (EDC) focusing...
I Tried Home Chef’s Sister Brand, and I Get Why People Rave About the Meal Delivery Service
Tempo, Home Chef’s newly launched heat‑and‑eat meal‑delivery service, promises restaurant‑quality dishes ready in as little as four minutes. The reviewer tested 15 meals over a month, noting fresh ingredients, balanced nutrition, and consistent taste, though vegetarian options are sparse. Pricing...
The Gas Station Food Counter Giving Wawa And Sheetz Some Serious Competition
Rutter’s, a family‑owned convenience chain with roots dating back to 1747, now runs just over 90 locations primarily in Pennsylvania. The retailer differentiates itself from Wawa and Sheetz by offering a highly customizable menu that includes pork‑belly burgers, grilled‑cheese bun...
Thermos Recalls 8.2 Million Jars and Bottles After Customers Are Injured
Thermos announced a voluntary recall of about 8.2 million food jars and beverage bottles after reports that the containers’ stoppers can eject violently when opened, causing injuries including vision loss. The recall, overseen by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, includes...
Beloved Local Brand Opens Urban Lodge Taproom & Kitchen at Bradley International Airport
SSP America, a division of the global SSP Group, has opened Urban Lodge Taproom & Kitchen inside Bradley International Airport (BDL). The new venue is a partnership with Manchester‑based Urban Lodge Brewing Co., bringing its craft‑beer‑focused menu and lodge‑style hospitality...
C4 Energy’s Basketball Fandom Takes Shape with New Partnerships
C4 Energy, a Nutrabolt brand, has secured three new basketball partnerships: the Los Angeles Lakers as official energy drink partner, Canada Basketball, and NBA Europe through 2029. The deals bring C4 branding to LED signage, courtside displays, digital content and retail programs...
ChatGPT Finds Your Pizza but Loses the Checkout
ChatGPT recently added native ordering integrations for Starbucks and Little Caesars, letting users discover menu items within a conversational interface. In practice, the flow stalls when checkout requires a handoff to the brands' separate apps or websites, adding minutes of...
Why UK Whisky Tariffs Are Being Lifted After A Royal Visit
In April 2025 the United States slapped a 10 percent tariff on British goods, including Scotch whisky, causing a 15 percent export decline and a loss of roughly 12 million bottles. The duty cost the U.K. whisky sector about £4 million ($5.4 million) weekly and hurt...
Bel North America’s CEO Talks Strategy and Growth Ambitions
Peter McGuinness, the newly appointed CEO of Bel North America, is launching a bold "unleash the cow" strategy to revitalize the company’s iconic cheese brands in the U.S. He plans to expand distribution across grocery, club and mass‑merchant channels while aggressively...