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Albertsons launches AI-powered quality control tool for grading fresh produce

Developed in house with Google Cloud’s Gemini Enterprise, the system uses computer vision to evaluate produce images against Albertsons’ quality standards. It is currently implemented in select distribution centres for strawberries and grapes, with plans to expand to additional products and locations.

verasidfhaosidhsodih / vegconomist_de:

Expert panels in the US and UK publish reports recommending policy changes on ultra-processed foods, healthy food pricing and plant-based diets.

A 14-member panel convened by Healthy Eating Research published a technical report recommending that certain ultra-processed foods be treated differently under US policy. Separately, the British Nutrition Foundation and an international academic panel released reports calling for lower prices on healthier foods and defining a whole-food, predominantly plant-based diet as a minimum recommendation for healthcare systems.

grocery_dive:

Ferrero expands manufacturing and investment in North America

Over the past five years, Ferrero said it has created more than 1,000 new jobs and expanded its facilities to better serve consumers and retail partners. The company said its most recent launch of Nutella Peanut marks the first time a Nutella product has been manufactured in the region.

Courtney Rehfeldt / athletech_news:

Nourish raises $100 million Series C led by Menlo Ventures.

Nourish, a New York-based virtual nutrition clinic, has closed a $100 million Series C led by Menlo Ventures, bringing total funding to $215 million in just over four years. The round lands roughly 13 months after the company’s $70 million Series B.

Cassandra Stern / nutraingredients:

Healthy Extracts acquires Imaraïs Beauty to expand beauty-from-within presence

The partnership gives Healthy Extracts immediate relevance in beauty-from-within, a high-growth category where brand, retail access, consumer trust and product experience matter. The combined platform could reach an annualized revenue run rate of approximately $24 million by the end of 2026, with projected revenues exceeding $55 million in 2027.

Hui Ling Dang / nutraingredients:

Muinos-operated Little Better to open first unmanned supplement store in Songdo, Incheon

In South Korea, Little Better, an unmanned retail franchise operated by local firm Muinos and specializing in health functional foods, is set to open its first store in Songdo, Incheon this year. Amid the growing unmanned retail market, "Zero" convenience stores focused on dietary supplements and health functional foods are emerging as an opportune new business model.

Chris Campbell and George Hajjar / food_institute:

BMO holds 2026 Global Farm to Market conference in New York City

The 21st annual edition of the event took place May 13-14 in New York City, bringing together stakeholders across the food and agriculture value chain. Speakers described an industry navigating heightened volatility driven by commodity swings and geopolitical conflict.