Hunter & Gather Launches Chicken Bone Broth – Packed with 11g of Protein and 5.5g of Collagen
Hunter & Gather has introduced a powdered chicken bone broth that delivers 11 g of protein and 5.5 g of collagen per serving. The product is free‑range, gluten‑free, dairy‑free and designed for both sipping and cooking. Priced at roughly $38 for a 20‑serving pouch, it launched on April 29 as a spring‑ready, everyday nutrition staple. The brand positions the broth as a convenient, savory alternative to sweet protein shakes and traditional stock cubes.
Bunta Beer Wants to Bridge the Gap Between Indian Cuisine and Beer
Bunta Beer, founded in October 2025 by New Delhi‑native Gunikka Ahuja, has secured its first draught listing at The Latimer pub in London. The brand offers the UK’s first non‑alcoholic, gluten‑free Indian craft beer—a citrus lager designed to complement spicy...
The Resy Hit List: Where In Philadelphia You’ll Want to Eat Right Now
Resy’s April 2026 Hit List spotlights 20 of Philadelphia’s most buzzed‑about eateries, ranging from historic neighborhood bars to high‑end chef‑driven concepts. The guide highlights new leadership at Bomb Bomb, a $62 seafood prix fixe, and the debut of Mi Vida’s $45 family‑style Mexican...
The Viral Cheesecake Shop that Is Opening a New Location in North London This Month
La Maritxu, the Basque cheesecake shop that went viral on TikTok, is opening its fourth London outlet in Coal Drops Yard behind King’s Cross. Founded in 2021, the brand has already expanded from its original Connaught Village location to sites...
Mahana Fresh Debuts GLP-1-Friendly Menu
Fast‑casual chain Mahana Fresh introduced a GLP‑1‑friendly menu on April 15, offering smaller, protein‑rich bowls tailored for customers on weight‑loss and diabetes drugs such as tirzepatide (Zepbound). The bowls are customizable with options like flame‑grilled chicken, steak, sushi‑grade ahi tuna, or...
Minnie Bird Opens 3rd Location
Minnie Bird, a fast‑casual chicken concept co‑founded by Sean Thomas, grandson of Wendy’s founder, has opened its third Chicago‑area restaurant, adding locations in Oak Brook (October 2025) and Naperville (February 2026) to the flagship Schaumburg outlet. The brand, partnered with Venture Kitchen,...
Bakkafrost Officially Charged in 2021 Animal Welfare Case
Bakkafrost, the Faroe Islands' largest salmon farmer, has been formally charged with two violations for sailing to its aquaculture sites without veterinary authorization, a lesser allegation from a 2021 case that resulted in a DKK 67 million (≈$10.5 million) fine. The new charge...
Peru’s Artisanal Squid Fleet Surges 30-Fold in SPRFMO Registration over Three Years
Peru’s artisanal squid fleet has surged to 1,043 vessels registered with the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organization (SPRFMO), a 33.6‑fold increase from 2023. The expansion is driven by mandatory SISESAT satellite tracking systems, now installed on over 3,000 boats,...
Fells Adds Two South African Family Estates to Its Portfolio
UK importer Fells has added two family‑owned South African wineries, Kaapzicht of Stellenbosch and Paul Clüver of Elgin, to its portfolio. The wines will reach UK retailers in May, extending Fells’ deliberate push to deepen its South African offering. Both...
The Cognac Masters 2026: Full List of Winners
The 2026 Cognac Masters tasting in London awarded dozens of gold, silver and Master medals across VS, VSOP and XO categories, despite a recent slump caused by China’s anti‑dumping campaign and US tariffs. Delamain’s Single Vineyard – Domaine La Rambaudie captured the coveted Taste...
Marigold Flowers Could Become a Viable Protein Ingredient, New Study Finds
University of Georgia researchers have shown that dried marigold (Calendula officinalis) flowers retain over 92% of their protein when extracted, with the albumin fraction performing on par with pea protein in water‑holding, oil‑holding, emulsification and antioxidant tests. The proteins also...
These Are The Foods To Eat (& Avoid) To Reduce Microplastic Exposure
A recent narrative review examined how diet influences microplastic exposure and gut health. It found that ultraprocessed foods and bottled beverages carry higher levels of micro‑ and nanoplastics, which can cross the intestinal barrier and trigger inflammation. Nutrients such as...
Fudi Protein Bags Funding to Make Egg & Dairy Alternatives From Rubisco
U.S. food‑tech startup Fudi Protein has closed an early‑stage round led by Green Boy Group to commercialise alfalfa‑derived Rubisco protein. The ingredient, harvested from the leaves of alfalfa, delivers 80% protein purity, a near‑complete amino‑acid profile and up to 94%...
How a Coconut Yogurt Experiment Became a Cult-Favorite Grocery Phenomenon
The Coconut Cult, founded by Noah Simon‑Waddell after a personal gut‑health experiment, has turned its probiotic coconut yogurt into a national grocery staple. The brand now sells eight‑ounce jars for $10‑$14 and 16‑ounce jars up to $39, stocked at Whole...
Functional Foods and Their Potential Impact on Women’s Health in Chile
A new review highlights the growing burden of non‑communicable diseases among Chilean women, noting that diet alone accounts for 40% of deaths and that obesity affects 33.9% of women—higher than men. It argues that locally sourced functional foods rich in...
Nutritional Composition, Sensory Acceptability and Shelf-Life Evaluation of Wheat–Corn Chaff Composite Cake
Researchers developed wheat–corn chaff composite cakes by substituting wheat flour with up to 20 % corn chaff and evaluated their nutrition, taste, and storage stability. A 10 % chaff inclusion raised dietary fiber to 2.15 g/100 g and increased key minerals—iron 2.87 mg, zinc 2.70 mg,...
Time’s ‘10 Most Influential Food Companies’ List Misses some of the Real Disruptors
Time’s annual list of the 10 most influential food and drink companies spotlights firms that drive momentum through visible expansion, acquisitions and partnerships. The editorial‑driven ranking, however, overlooks companies reshaping the industry by altering consumer behavior, health trends, digital platforms...
Livvie Launches Business Tool to Quantify Plant-Based Food Impact Across 22 Metrics
Livvie, a Netherlands‑based food‑tech firm, launched Livvie Business, a web‑based impact calculator that quantifies plant‑forward food programmes across 22 environmental, animal‑welfare and health metrics. Users input simple data such as meal counts or participant numbers, and the platform generates estimates...
Asahi Becomes Official Beer Partner and Supplier at Lord’s
Japanese beverage group Asahi UK has secured a multi‑year exclusive agreement to become the official beer partner and supplier at Lord’s Cricket Ground, displacing former partner Brewdog. The deal will see Asahi’s portfolio—including Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0%, Meantime Craft Beer,...
American Distillers Bet on Singapore in Wake of Canada Ban
American distillers are pivoting to Singapore after a retaliatory ban in Canada slashed exports by more than 70% and a pending 20% EU tariff created uncertainty. Singapore’s zero‑tariff status under a free‑trade pact and its role as a regional re‑export...
Major Food Processing Tech Exhibition Set for Tokyo in June 2026
FOOMA Japan, organized by the Japan Food Machinery Manufacturers’ Association, will take place June 2‑5 at Tokyo Big Sight, featuring over 1,025 exhibitors and more than 7,000 food‑processing products. The four‑day event, themed “The Shift Is On,” includes an Innovation...
Orf Genetics on Cutting Growth Factor Costs and Supplying Cultivated Meat Sector
Orf Genetics, an Icelandic biotech firm, is cutting cultivated‑meat growth‑factor costs by producing them in barley instead of traditional E. coli systems. The barley‑based platform delivers comparable bioactivity at a fraction of the price and is already used by roughly 150...
Heineken Reveals New Beavertown Boss
Heineken has appointed Will Rice, currently its UK on‑trade sales director, as managing director of Beavertown effective June 1, replacing Jochen Van Esch who returns to the group. The move is part of a broader reshuffle that sees Mick Howard take over...
Asahi Super Dry Launches Dry Crystal Light Beer in Hong Kong Taiwan
Asahi Super Dry has introduced a revamped Dry Crystal beer across Hong Kong, Mainland China and Taiwan, offering a zero‑sugar formula in Hong Kong and the mainland and a low‑sugar version in Taiwan, all at 3.5% ABV. The launch targets...
Unilever Warns of Price Rises as Iran War Drives up Costs
Unilever warned it will lift prices this year as the Iran‑related war pushes cost inflation to roughly €750‑€900 million (about $820‑$980 million). CFO Srinivas Phatak said the surge is €350‑€500 million ($380‑$545 million) above early‑year expectations, prompting 2‑3% price hikes mainly in the second...
Dubai Chefs Shrink Menus as Iran War Makes Tomatillos, Scallops Harder to Source
Dubai’s restaurant scene is feeling the strain of the two‑month Iran‑UAE war, which has effectively shut the Strait of Hormuz and driven air‑freight costs up by as much as 70%. Chefs like Shaw Lash and Kelvin Cheung are trimming menus,...
New Market Access to Indonesia for Five Export Meat Plants
The Australian government announced approval for five additional export beef plants to ship boxed beef to Indonesia, with one facility also cleared for sheep and goat meat. The plants, located in Queensland, Tasmania and Victoria, expand the halal red‑meat supply...
Rohit Sharma Steps Into Wellness Arena with Launch of hydRo365
Indian cricket star Rohit Sharma has launched hydRo365, a high‑performance hydration and sports‑nutrition brand, on his 39th birthday. The flagship product is a powdered electrolyte blend with six electrolytes, vitamin C, zinc, B‑vitamins and L‑theanine, sweetened with monk fruit for...
Challenging Logistics Year for Australia’s Most Highly-Awarded Beef Brand
Stockyard Beef’s Kiwami Wagyu clinched the 2026 Brisbane Show grand‑champion branded‑beef award, marking its seventh overall win and reinforcing its status as Australia’s most decorated beef brand. The victory came despite severe logistics headwinds, including the Strait of Hormuz closure...
Filipino Craft Spirit Lands on Dan Murphy’s Shelves
Ube Cream Liqueur, a Filipino craft spirit, has been placed on Dan Murphy’s shelves, marking the first time the national liquor retailer carries a product from the Philippines. The liqueur is produced by Destileria Barako in Aklan using sugar‑cane spirit, coconut cream,...
From Chatpata Flavours to Home Cooking: Here's What 2026 Food Trends Indicate
The Godrej Food Trends Report 2026 was launched at the Tasting India festival in New Delhi, unveiling five headline trends that will shape India’s culinary landscape. The report, now in its ninth edition and based on insights from more than 200 chefs,...
Banana Leaf Targets Rs 100 Crore Revenue, Plans 40 Outlets with 10–15 Pc EBITDA
Banana Leaf, a Mumbai‑based South Indian restaurant chain, aims to surpass Rs 100 crore (≈$12 million) in revenue this fiscal. The company currently runs 20 outlets—12 owned and 8 franchised—and plans to expand to 30 by year‑end and 40 the following year, with...
Alt Protein Watch: Beyond Meat, Processed Foods and Fusion Cuisine Growth
Beyond Meat is repositioning toward high‑protein drinks as plant‑based meat demand collapses, with Q1 2025 revenue falling sharply. In China, food‑science leaders are urging a fairer view of additives while the government rolls out a new natural‑colour standard that bans chemical...
FMCG’s Masters of Formulation: Heaps Normal, Oatly, True Protein and More
Inside Retail profiles ten formulation leaders shaping today’s FMCG landscape, from Heaps Normal’s preservative‑free draught non‑alcoholic beer to Oatly’s oat‑milk engineered for barista‑grade performance. The piece highlights Reckitt ANZ’s blend of AI‑driven R&D with regional expertise, True Protein’s ultrafiltered milk base...
System Report: Warehouse Automation as Plant Production Platform
OnePointOne has turned an AutoStore automated storage and retrieval system into a modular vertical farm, launching its Opollo Farm near Phoenix. The pilot supplies leafy greens, herbs and microgreens to ten Whole Foods stores and a regional distributor, delivering roughly...
Why Is Kerrygold Butter 65% Dearer in Kerry than It Is in Berlin?
Kerrygold butter sells for about $3.29 per 250 g in Ireland, roughly 65% more than the $2.19 price in German Lidl stores. The price gap translates to $13.17 per kilo in Ireland versus $8.76 in Germany, even the larger 454 g Irish...
Pinnacle Food Group Eyes Open-Source Precision Fermentation Hub in Hong Kong
Canadian biotech firm Pinnacle Food Group has signed a non‑binding MoU with the Open Yeast Collection and Bioboost Synbio Consulting to explore an Open Yeast Platform hub in Hong Kong‑Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park. The hub would combine an open‑access...
Aldi Named Best Supermarket in Roy Morgan’s Customer Satisfaction Awards
Aldi Australia has been crowned Supermarket of the Year 2025 by Roy Morgan, marking its sixth straight win and ninth overall. The retailer posted an 87.6% customer‑satisfaction score, maintaining the top spot every month for a 55‑month streak. The award highlights...
Performance Driven And The Power Of One
Jill Blanchard, president of OSMG America, explains how national grocery‑brand coverage has shifted from a fragmented network of sales agencies to a handful of consolidated partners offering single‑source management. She highlights the time‑intensive challenges of juggling multiple agencies and stresses...
Tostitos Expands Into Refrigerated Aisle
Tostitos, the leading unflavoured tortilla‑chip brand, has entered the refrigerated aisle with its first‑ever dip, Tostitos Chunky Guacamole – Mild, Hint of Lime. The product is made from fresh Hass avocados, contains no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives, and comes...
Affordable Luxuries
New Zealand’s ice‑cream and gelato market generates roughly NZD 550‑600 million ($330‑$360 million USD) a year, with consumers drinking 65‑70 million litres annually – about 28.4 L per person, one of the world’s highest per‑capita rates. Over the past 12 months retail sales rose about...
Australian Dairy Nutritionals Targets China Growth After Future Brand Powder Sales Lift
Australian Dairy Nutritionals (ASX: AHF) posted $0.92 million USD revenue for the March quarter, with nutritional powders contributing $0.58 million USD and growing 20% year‑over‑year. Total revenue fell 13% versus the prior period after the company exited its North Brucknell milk and...
Heineken Names Serena Williams As Global Brand Ambassador
Heineken 0.0 has appointed tennis icon Serena Williams as its global brand ambassador, linking the alcohol‑free lager to the fast‑growing sport of padel. To debut the partnership, Williams surprised players in Miami through the Open Match feature on Playtomic, embodying Heineken’s "Unexpected...
Yeastup Secures Distribution Deal for Dietary Fibre Ingredient Made From Beer Waste
Swiss food‑tech startup Yeastup has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with DKSH to sell its UpFiber Beta‑Glucan, a dietary fibre derived from spent brewer’s yeast, across Germany, Austria and Switzerland. DKSH will handle business development, marketing, logistics and technical support,...
When Global Disruptions Trickle Down To Local Favorites
Legacy food brands are feeling the squeeze as global disruptions filter down to Main Street. Lammes Candies, a Texas staple since 1885, announced its closure, citing soaring ingredient costs and transportation pressures. Food‑price inflation is uneven, with premium proteins, chocolate...
Pork Company Canada Packers Says It Is Passing High Fuel Costs on to Customers
Canada Packers posted a first‑quarter profit of C$43.8 million (≈US$32 million), up from C$34.1 million a year earlier, while adjusted earnings fell to 54 cents per share from 89 cents. Sales slipped to C$428.3 million (≈US$313 million) as the company announced it will pass higher fuel costs—driven...
Carbon Dioxide Supply Shortage Threatens Europe’s Beer and Beverage Sectors
Europe’s beer and beverage makers are confronting a tightening carbon‑dioxide supply as fertilizer‑plant outages, driven by soaring natural‑gas costs, curtail food‑grade CO₂ output. The UK has intervened, backing the restart of the Ensus plant in Teesside to shore up domestic...
Rep. Langworthy Continues Push for Dietary Supplement Regulatory Uniformity Act
The Dietary Supplement Regulatory Uniformity Act (H.R. 7366) would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prevent states from imposing supplement requirements that conflict with federal law, allowing exemptions only when a state rule is stricter and does not...
Health Canada Publishes Prebiotics Monograph
Health Canada has released a prebiotic monograph that adopts the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) 2017 definition. The document enumerates approved prebiotic ingredients—including inulin, acacia gum, FOS, GOS, XOS, and the human‑milk oligosaccharides 2′‑FL and LNnT—and draws...
How New SNAP Restrictions on Sugary Foods and Drinks Are Affecting Texas Residents
Texas has enacted new SNAP restrictions that bar the purchase of sweetened drinks and items classified as candy, including chocolate, gum, and yogurt‑covered nuts. The ban, part of the Make America Healthy Again agenda, affects roughly 300 families who rely...