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Timothy Inklebarger / food_navigator_usa:
— As GLP-1s become more accessible, how and what people eat will see fundamental changes, Henry Dimbleby said at a British Nutrition Foundation summit. Consumers taking GLP-1s are buying differently, cutting back on discretionary snacks while increasing purchases of protein, fibre and satiety-focused products.
Sarah Zimmerman / food_dive:
— The charities have urged the government to phase out high-concentration carbon dioxide gas for stunning and killing pigs in slaughterhouses, saying it causes “pain, fear and distress, with pigs seen gasping and convulsing before losing consciousness”. The government committed to address welfare issues arising from carbon dioxide stunning in its Animal Welfare Strategy for England published at the end of 2025.
Sarah Zimmerman / food_dive:
— Walmart expanded price cuts to 7,200 products, while Target reported first-quarter earnings and added 3,000 food and beverage items. Kraft Heinz launched a Jell-O line without artificial dyes, and Kroger and Ahold Delhaize USA detailed annual results and private-label strategies.
Deniz Ataman / food_navigator_usa:
— Spun out of the University of Chicago, the startup is based on research linking a healthy, butyrate-rich microbiome to food tolerance. Bioinformatic analysis identified that Anaerostipes caccae was enriched in non-allergic individuals and associated with intestinal barrier integrity and food tolerance.
verasidfhaosidhsodih / vegconomist_de:
— From June 1, 2026, LEKKA Salami Classico and LEKKA Salami al Pepe will be available in around 2,000 REWE stores across Germany. The products are based on the company’s patented fiber technology, which processes plant proteins from peas and wheat into a meat-like structure.
ESM Magazine / esm_magazine:
— Revenue grew 7.3% year over year to $177.8 billion in the first quarter. The company said it expects price increases in the second quarter due to heightened fuel costs.
the_grocer:
— Retail sales volumes tumbled by 1.3% on the month in April, the biggest monthly decline since May 2025, when they dropped by 1.4%, the Office for National Statistics said. Compared with a year earlier, volumes were flat, against economists' expectations of a 1.3% rise.
Laurel Deppen / food_dive:
— From the Kardashians to George Clooney, celebrities are lending their star power to help nascent brands stand out in an increasingly competitive industry.
Shauna Golden / nosh:
— Sweet Stash, a gummy candy brand founded by actor Martin Starr and influencers Ezra and Adeev Potash, is adding two new products: Sour Jams and Rock Jams. The expansion increases the brand’s lineup of gummy offerings.
Ferron Salniker / bevnet:
— The Perfect Purée of Napa Valley has acquired Strongwater, a Colorado-based maker of craft bitters, mixers and functional beverages. The deal expands the company into the elevated bar ingredients category.
Sarah Zimmerman / food_dive:
— The candy giant is collaborating with the streaming platform on 10 seasonal and limited-edition products this fall. The items will span categories including chocolate, cereal and ice cream.
Christopher Doering / food_dive:
— CEO and co-founder John Foraker said consumer demand for better-for-you offerings remains robust. He said rising prices are prompting shoppers to cut back in other areas, but not in healthier kids’ foods.
ESM Magazine / esm_magazine:
— Südzucker said it expected the depressed sugar market to continue in its new 2026/27 fiscal year. "We also do not expect any significant improvement in the current 2026/27 financial year...Against this background, we anticipate a substantial overall decline in revenue compared with the previous year."
the_grocer:
— Holmesterne Foods has collapsed into administration with the loss of 130 jobs, after a rescue attempt by Leeds-based Troy Foods failed. On 11 May, administrators James Clark and Howard Smith from insolvency firm Interpath were appointed after all available options were exhausted.
ESM Magazine / esm_magazine:
— Forty major global food and agriculture companies have signed a joint declaration to support SAI Platform’s upcoming Regenerating Together Programme. The RTP offers a practical framework to guide the global food-and-beverage supply chain toward regenerative agriculture.
ESM Magazine / esm_magazine:
— The Spanish agri-food group plans to invest €121 million in 2026, up from €113.5 million last year, to grow its business lines and expand its retail footprint. The investment includes opening 20 new supermarkets and investing in its Épila and Guissona food centres.
ESM Magazine / esm_magazine:
— The company plans to enable food and retail orders through Meta’s WhatsApp platform. Users will be able to browse assortments and select orders in chat before being redirected to the Just Eat Takeaway.com app for payment.
the_grocer:
— The retailer has introduced Raspberry & Almond Brain Health and Berry & Apple Gut Health granolas at £2.29 for 400g. Aldi said the products would rival comparable M&S granolas priced at £3.50.
ESM Magazine / esm_magazine:
— This collaboration aims to enhance the lives of ACECAN members by offering a 20% discount on over 350 gluten-free products at Eroski stores. Beyond discounts, ACECAN will actively contribute to improving Eroski’s gluten-free offerings by providing member feedback and assisting in new-product development.
ESM Magazine / esm_magazine:
— AI-driven forecasting can now predict inventory levels with 97-99% accuracy, giving teams the visibility to plan fresh categories confidently without physically counting every shelf. Reducing shrink is the number one financial driver of AI adoption in fresh.
ESM Magazine / esm_magazine:
— The Italian arm of Spanish food delivery service Glovo has agreed to hike its workers' pay by 40% in a deal with Milan prosecutors who had placed it under court administration. A judicial source said Glovo agreed to raise riders' pay to at least €14 per hour from €10 under the sector's national contract.
consumer_goods:
— Mars Snacking has named Sinead Finnegan global head of data, analytics and AI strategy. She will develop the company's global strategy for AI, data and analytics.
Lauren Nicolle / nutraingredients:
— Marketed as Naticol UltraPeptide, the new marine collagen has an average molecular weight of 500 Daltons, compared with 3,000 to 5,000 Daltons for standard marine hydrolyzed collagen. The product contains 45% di-tripeptides, according to the company.
Courtney Rehfeldt / athletech_news:
— The vest holds five pounds of weights and features a pocket that fits Starbucks’ new Coffee & Protein beverage. The launch also includes a tie-in challenge with fitness app Strava.
My Nguyen / inside_fmcg:
— Darrell Lea has expanded its product catalogue with three new chocolate formats and flavour variations. The products are scheduled to hit major retailers nationwide this month.
Harry Booth / inside_fmcg:
— Coles and Brownes Foods Operations were each fined $39,600 over milk supply agreements that breached the Dairy Code of Conduct. The ACCC said the agreements forced suppliers to provide milk exclusively to Coles and failed to properly set out minimum prices.
Thomas West / food_manufacture:
— The deal will be executed through Arla Foods’ joint venture with Mayers Fine Food, Arla Foods Mayer Australia. The acquisition is expected to come into effect within a few weeks, and no financial details were disclosed.
food_manufacture:
— IGD forecasts that online will be the fastest-growing channel from 2025-2030 at 23.6% growth, worth £6.1 billion. Usage is highest for retailer websites, with 35% of shoppers using them within a four-week period.
Stack3d / stack3d:
— Más+ By Messi made its debut in the UK in March 2025 via a tie up with Spar stores but has since been withdrawn entirely. Mark Anthony Brands confirmed the decision to phase out Más+ By Messi had been taken at the start of 2026.
Cassandra Stern / nutraingredients:
— Foreign bodies and allergen concerns were responsible for the majority of UK recalls in April 2026, representing 54.6% of the total share. Pathogens and pests followed at 18.2% each.
confectionery_news:
— After the grandson of the founder of Reese’s criticised Hershey for reformulating some iconic Reese’s products into chocolate candy, the company said that from next year, all Hershey’s and Reese’s products will return to their original recipes. The shift is driven by a near 70 per cent slide in cocoa futures from late-2024 records.
businesswire_food:
— Starfighters Space, Inc. (NYSE American: FJET) announced a $17.5 million strategic equity investment led by global institutional investors. The Company intends to use the capital to support operational expansion, infrastructure development, and continued advancement of its STARLAUNCH platform.
Marcy Kreiter / food_institute:
— A Circana survey found retailers are leaving $100 million in annual at-home dinner sales unclaimed and that consumers spend 36% more when adult guests are present. Separately, industry executives warned that rising food prices and perceived declines in value are eroding consumer trust.