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Farmers in Emilia-Romagna now run fans and mist systems around the clock to protect cows that supply milk for Parmigiano Reggiano. Energy use at aging warehouses rose about 30 percent during this year's peak heat periods.
nrn.comAt least 46 Dairy Queen restaurants have closed across the United States since early 2025. Recent shutdowns eliminated all but one location in Alaska and one longtime site in Montana.
ndtv.comThe sandwich chain submitted its Form S-1 last week to list on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker JMKE. The filing discloses revenue growth, executive pay, and related-party transactions tied to a 2024 Blackstone acquisition.
The founding family of the largest U.S. egg producer sold nearly 3 million shares weeks after federal investigators started examining alleged price coordination. The transactions occurred near the company's peak stock price.
The Advertising Standards Authority ruled that ads for Domino’s, Papa John’s, KFC and Burger King did not breach restrictions on less-healthy food products. Two other ads were banned for clearly identifying items classified as less healthy.
abcnews.go.comMt Olive Pickle Company pulled out of the Great American State Fair after learning a North Carolina exhibit video included a Confederate flag. The company said it had not known the image would appear and cited its values of human dignity. The 16-day event has faced low attendance…
eonline.comThe sandwich chain filed its IPO prospectus on July 2, 2026, detailing tens of millions in pay to founder Peter Cancro’s relatives and the transfer of a $41 million aircraft. The filing also covers Blackstone’s 2024 acquisition and plans to list on the New York Stock Exchange und…
agfundernews.comFounder Peter Rahal links the brand’s growth to the popularity of GLP-1 drugs that have reduced traditional diet trends. The company projects strong sales while whey prices rise sharply.
japantimes.co.jpJapanese authorities raided six major ice cream makers this week amid suspicions they colluded to raise prices ahead of the summer season. The companies deny wrongdoing and the investigation continues.
longreads.comBridge Cheese resumed overseas sales four years after Brexit disrupted European exports. The company now sells cheddar and mozzarella products to buyers in Hong Kong.
Yum Brands has agreed to sell Pizza Hut to LongRange Capital and Yum China Holdings for a combined $2.7 billion. LongRange will acquire the chain outside mainland China while Yum China takes the mainland China locations.
Japan TimesThe Fair Trade Commission conducted on-site inspections at six companies on Tuesday. The firms are suspected of coordinating suggested retail price increases for ice cream and other products.
NprA June 3 special section in the American Journal of Public Health links cigarette-era flavor and marketing methods to the rise of hyper-palatable packaged foods.
Washington ExaminerThe Consumer Brands Association is expanding front-of-package labels and QR codes that link to ingredient details. The trade group says the steps respond to consumer interest and MAHA goals without new federal bans. It also supports uniform national rules to replace state-level r…
rte.ieTate & Lyle has accepted a £2.7 billion acquisition offer from Chicago-based Ingredion. The deal values the company at 615p per share and may lead to workforce reductions.
nypost.comThe Taiwanese restaurant chain will phase out its Shanghai Rice Cakes across locations nationwide. A petition on change.org has collected about 1,700 signatures seeking to keep the dish.
america.cgtn.comSteak 'n Shake supported a candidate who defeated an incumbent representative in the June 2 Republican primary for Iowa governor. The company has aligned its menu changes with the Make America Healthy Again agenda.
The Columbus-based chain introduced the new slider on Monday, citing customer demand for a non-meat option that maintains flavor. The product uses a Dr. Praeger’s patty and is served on White Castle’s signature bun.
Usa TodayThe fast-food chain will switch its beef to pasture-raised cattle on June 1. The move follows earlier changes in cooking oil, soda, and kitchen equipment.
SemaforA new HSBC report projects that lower food spending tied to GLP-1 drug use could reduce overall consumer spending by as much as 7 percent in some countries. Clothing brands are adjusting designs and inventory practices for changing body sizes. Wedding retailers are adding size wa…
Chipotle Mexican Grill is testing a new crispy chicken protein at select California locations. The chain will review guest and operational feedback before deciding on a wider rollout.
entrepreneur.comThe Odd Lots podcast examined why rising ingredient costs have not always led to higher menu prices. Hosts spoke with a chef about inflation and media portrayals of the restaurant industry.
The IndependentPanera Bread is offering lobster roll and lobster macaroni and cheese at participating Northeast restaurants. The items return as part of the chain's Panera RISE restructuring program.
krogerkrazy.comChomps has grown to an estimated $900 million in annual revenue this year. The company now produces enough meat sticks to meet demand after years of allocation limits.
io9.gizmodo.comPepsiCo will increase prices on selected chip products beginning in late June. The company cited higher ingredient and packaging costs as the reason for the change.
krogerkrazy.comChomps, a Chicago-based meat snack company, projects $900 million in annual revenue this year. The company says it has expanded production capacity to meet daily sales of about 2 million meat sticks.
BBC NewsA court in Bremen found the manufacturer of Milka's Alpine Milk chocolate bar violated competition law by reducing the bar from 100g to 90g while using similar packaging. The ruling requires clear notice on wrappers to avoid misleading consumers about product size. The company sa…
Financial TimesCalbee, a Japanese snack maker, will switch to black and white packaging in response to higher prices for petroleum-based inks linked to the Iran conflict. The change aims to manage costs amid supply disruptions. The company announced the packaging shift on Wednesday.
smallbiztrends.comThe company is adjusting its approach to address consumer concerns about food costs by lowering prices on select items, expanding promotions and introducing smaller package sizes. It reversed an earlier plan for major restructuring and instead committed $600 million to invest in…
manilatimes.netA laboratory in Perugia, Italy, processes and tastes cacao from around the world using identical methods to highlight genetic differences in flavor. The program, started in 2009, now reaches several thousand producers daily and has helped farms in Thailand and Peru increase visib…
benzinga.comBeyond Meat shares declined Wednesday after the company issued a weak forecast. The maker of meat alternatives saw its stock fall further following the announcement. MarketWatch reported the development.
benzinga.comKraft Heinz's new CEO Steve Cahillane has reversed plans for a major restructuring and instead committed $600 million to make products more affordable amid consumer budget pressures. The company is lowering prices on select items, expanding promotions, introducing smaller package…
foxbusiness.comTyson Foods, a major meatpacking company, is facing ongoing challenges from rising cattle prices. The firm is attempting to mitigate these costs by boosting profits in its chicken operations. This situation highlights broader pressures in the livestock market.
cnbc.comTyson Foods posted second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings per share of $0.87, surpassing analyst expectations. Revenue reached $13.65 billion, up 4.4% from the previous year. The company issued full-year guidance projecting adjusted operating income between $2.2 billion and $2.4 b…
Pixel009 / Wikimedia (CC0)Investment firm Tiger Global Management led a funding round for New York City-based PopUp Bagels, valuing the chain at $300 million in late March 2026. Separately, Microsoft and OpenAI amended their partnership on April 27, 2026, allowing OpenAI to deploy products across multiple…
washingtonpost.comRed Lobster has announced the return of its Endless Shrimp promotion, the first since its 2024 bankruptcy. The deal offers unlimited shrimp dishes for a set price at locations across the United States. No start date or pricing details were provided in the announcement.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewSouth Korean food company CJ Cheiljedang Corp. announced it signed a memorandum of understanding with Vietnamese supermarket chain Bach Hoa Xanh. The agreement aims to strengthen their partnership and increase CJ Cheiljedang's market presence in Southeast Asia. It will expand the…
rferl.orgAustralia has become the fourth-largest producer of black truffles globally, despite the fungi not being native to the country. The industry began in the 1990s with the planting of host trees and has grown to be the largest outside Europe. Scientists have recently identified envi…
fastcompany.comWK Kellogg Co. announced the return of toys in select cereal boxes for the first time in over a decade, featuring characters from Disney and Pixar's upcoming Toy Story 5 film. The move revives a tradition amid nostalgia for past cereal prizes, while separate reports detail recent…
New York PostWK Kellogg Co. announced it will add plastic toys to some cereal boxes as part of a tie-in with Disney and Pixar's Toy Story 5. The promotion marks the first inclusion of toys in Kellogg's cereals in over a decade. Special edition boxes will be available starting Sunday, featurin…
theolivepress.esFrench food company Danone announced that its first-quarter sales growth in 2026 surpassed expectations. The company highlighted negative impacts from a baby formula recall in Europe and supply disruptions linked to the Iran war on its specialized nutrition segment. Specific sale…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewGwyneth Paltrow's top ghost kitchens are expanding to New York in April 2026. These operations generate $20,000 per day, according to Paltrow. The move follows her earlier plan to open a sit-down restaurant, which did not proceed.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewThe US Department of Justice is preparing to file an antitrust lawsuit against some of the country's largest egg producers over allegations of coordinated pricing. The suit targets companies including Cal-Maine Foods and Versova, following significant price hikes in 2024 and 2025…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewThe Tapatio hot sauce brand, founded in 1971 by Jose-Luis Saavedra, has been acquired by Highlander Partners, a Dallas-based private investment firm. The sale occurs as demand for hot sauces increases due to flavor cravings among users of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic. The…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewPura Vida Miami, a wellness and lifestyle brand with locations in New York City, has removed its tuna sprout sandwich from the menu. The change follows public discussion about the item's sodium content. The brand operates multiple cafes focused on healthy eating options.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewKaureen Randhawa founded Besto, a nut-free pesto brand, in summer 2024 to address her severe nut allergy and promote fresh food products. The brand uses simple ingredients and requires refrigeration, reflecting consumer interest in less processed foods. Besto now ships nationwide…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewA truck carrying KitKat products traveled through Toronto, Canada, on April 8 with a security escort following the theft of more than 400,000 chocolate bars in Europe. Nestle confirmed that thieves took approximately 12 tonnes of chocolate from a vehicle en route from Italy to Po…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewU.S. avocado demand increases during college football season and Cinco de Mayo celebrations. These events contribute to higher sales volumes for the fruit. Industry reports highlight the role of seasonal promotions in driving consumption.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewJubilant FoodWorks, the operator of Domino's Pizza in India, saw its shares drop to a two-year low following the release of its second-quarter results. The company reported a 4.4% year-on-year revenue increase, which fell short of analyst expectations. This performance reflects c…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewWall Street banks have extended a €750 million loan to support the €1.5 billion merger between Asian food producer Eat Happy Group and the European operations of sushi supplier Hana Group. The financing covers roughly half of the deal's value. This transaction involves key player…