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kandiceskdfhdskjh / vegconomist:
— Flavor manufacturer T. Hasegawa USA has launched Hasemilk, a powdered flavor technology designed to replicate the taste and mouthfeel of cow’s milk in plant-based foods and beverages. The dry formulation is designed to offer flexibility in product development and supply chain management.
Shauna Golden / nosh:
— At the Sweets & Snacks Expo 2026, Barry Callebaut showcased ChoViva, a cocoa-free chocolate alternative designed to deliver a chocolate-like experience using sunflower seeds instead of cocoa beans. After gaining traction across Europe and Asia, the ingredient platform is now being introduced to North American brands.
Sarah Zimmerman / food_dive:
— The purchase includes the Equal, Whole Earth, Swerve and Chuker brands in North and Latin America. Heartland Food Products will acquire Whole Earth Brands’ Americas business in a deal combining some of the most recognized sugar substitute brands.
Christopher Doering / food_dive:
— Non-alcoholic beverage sales maintained a steady growth curve in the first half of May, as dollar sales rose 2.5% in the 52-week period ending May 16, according to the latest analysis of NielsenIQ data by Goldman Sachs Equity Research.
kandiceskdfhdskjh / vegconomist:
— A new report from the International Panel of Experts on Sustainable Food Systems argues that cascading geopolitical disruptions are exposing deep structural weaknesses in the global food system. The report documents that global food prices have averaged more than 35% higher than in 2019.
Timothy Inklebarger / food_navigator_usa:
— Consumers will see more regenerative agriculture products on the shelves, following the agreement from 40 global food and beverage manufacturers to support the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative’s Regenerating Together Program. The regenerative agriculture market reached $11.3 billion in 2025, according to Imarc Group.
ESM Magazine / esm_magazine:
— Senior Walmart executives Tom Ward, COO of warehouse chain Sam's Club, and Cedric Clark, US store operations chief, are leaving amid a major management rejig under CEO John Furner, according to internal memos seen by Reuters. The company eliminated 1,000 roles last week to simplify its operating structure.
dairy_reporter:
— This year’s FIFA World Cup is set to bring in almost $3bn from commercial partnerships and sponsors, with football’s governing body reporting "unprecedented interest from brands across the globe". Chinese dairy major Mengniu is the tournament’s official dairy sponsor.
the_grocer:
— The global investor network, which represents $95tn in assets, launched the index to benchmark the social, health and environmental consequences of the operations of 20 businesses. It assesses companies’ performance on welfare and sustainability policies.
the_grocer:
— The Burger Buddies boxes feature snack-size versions of the Whopper, the Big King and the BBQ Steakhouse in portions of three or nine. The range is available nationwide from this week.
Elizabeth Ostertag / athletech_news:
— The new ring is 40% smaller than Oura Ring 4, with redesigned sensing architecture, week-long battery life and a slimmer form factor designed to make the device easier to wear continuously. Taken together, the new launch marks Oura’s biggest push yet to turn its smart ring into a preventive health platform.
Nikki Hancocks / nutraingredients:
— The platform aims to address what founder Mariette Abrahams described as a lack of real-world and long-term data, high consumer costs, low adherence and underutilized user data. Abrahams said the rise of GLP-1 drugs has created an opportunity to innovate in personalized nutrition using long-term behavioral and dietary insights.
Lauren Nicolle / nutraingredients:
— To address shortages, Alzchem has invested €120 million to construct a new production facility in Germany, which is scheduled to come online late next year. Data from market research firm SPINS indicates that U.S. creatine sales have grown by 60.6% over the past year.
Ani Freedman / athletech_news:
— The protein-infused popcorn brand landed $15 million in funding, bringing its total funding to date to $27 million. The new cash will power nationwide distribution at Target, Walmart, Starbucks and beyond.
Olivia Haslam / nutraingredients:
— Robin Gurney, director of Estonian-based organic mushroom supplier Musheez, said larger companies are paying closer attention to the category as consumer interest grows. He cited novel food regulations permitting certain mushroom extracts in foods and rising innovation in drinkable formats.
Hui Ling Dang / nutraingredients:
— The new business unit was officially introduced on May 15. The company said it has secured a stable supply of aluminum pouches equivalent to approximately 2% of domestic demand in Japan, or up to 100 million units.
Augustus Bambridge-Sutton / food_navigator_europe:
— A court in Germany found that Mondelēz International had misled its consumers by reducing the size of Milka bars from 100g to 90g without sufficiently changing the packaging. The court argued that accurate weight labelling was not enough to avoid deception.
Kelly Beaton / food_institute:
— The 2026 State of Hourly Restaurant Workers Study found that 63% of restaurant workers say they’re constantly or frequently stressed. The survey of 750 hourly employees also found that 61% often skip meals because they can’t afford food.
Tess Owings / food_institute:
— Supplements made headlines recently, when Kim Kardashian noted that she takes 35 such pills per day. Sergio Nozal, founder of SuppScoreLab, said pill fatigue will only grow more prevalent as supplement routines become larger, more repetitive, and less justified.
Marcy Kreiter / food_institute:
— The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, affecting oil, aluminum and other materials. It’s estimated packaging accounts for 8% to 15% of food cost, and the current situation promises to push the figure higher.