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Justin Jefferson / food_dive:
— SPINS data showed U.S. plant-based dollar sales fell 4% from 2023 to 2024 and 2% from 2024 to 2025, totaling $7.9 billion. Unit sales declined 3% over the same period.
ESM Magazine / esm_magazine:
— The stories cover UK advertising rules on health claims, research on oral GLP-1 drugs, growth in functional foods and supplements, a consumer goods wellness summit and a research agreement involving MitoQ New Zealand. They do not describe a single shared event.
retail_dive:
— Generative engine optimization (GEO) is quickly emerging as a new frontier for marketers, particularly as consumers increasingly turn to AI-powered tools to research and choose products. While search engine optimization has long dominated digital strategy, GEO introduces a different way for brands to appear in AI-generated answers.
Monica Watrous / nosh:
— The Better Butchers, a Canadian maker of plant-based meat alternatives, has signed a letter of intent to be acquired by Health Logic Interactive. The transaction is structured as a proposed reverse takeover involving the dormant public company.
Sarah Zimmerman / food_dive:
— Donald Prater will lead the Human Foods Program and replace Kyle Diamantas. Diamantas is taking over as department commissioner.
food_dive:
— The company says the carbon emissions of the package are 85% lower than steel cans and 83% lower than glass jars over their respective lifetimes. It adds that up to 71% of each package is made from renewable materials.
the_grocer:
— Kerry Dairy Ireland has rebranded as Kinisla and announced a five-year investment programme of €300 million with plans to create 100 jobs. Over the next 12 to 24 months, Kinisla will create these new jobs in central and other functions.
the_grocer:
— The British strawberry season has been delayed this year due to the cooler spring temperatures. The cooler spring has slowed the ripening process, according to growers.
Daphne Howland / retail_dive:
— The denim-focused brand’s new locations will open in Sag Harbor, New York, on Wednesday and in Connecticut and Oregon next month.
ESM Magazine / esm_magazine:
— The retailer said the patent-pending system uses computer vision developed with Google Cloud’s Gemini Enterprise to evaluate produce images against its quality standards. The tool is currently deployed in select distribution centres for strawberries and red and green grapes, with plans to expand nationwide.
the_grocer:
— The 250ml cans have an rsp of £2 and are available in the chillers of major retailers. The launch marks Nescafé’s entry into the chilled ready-to-drink coffee segment.
the_grocer:
— Rolling out for four weeks, from 18 May to 14 June, the Supercharger Sub features two mini fillets, melted cheese, iceberg lettuce and Supercharger mayo in a toasted sesame roll. KFC is also launching a Garlic Parmesan Sub and Garlic Parm Loaded Fries.
the_grocer:
— Canned Wine Co is preparing to launch its 2025 Organic Grüner and 2022 Oak Aged Garnacha into 200-plus Waitrose stores at £5.75 per 250ml. CEO Ben Franks said canned wine brands must focus less on sustainability and more on product quality to convert shoppers.
the_grocer:
— Global Brands is to update the name and packaging of its VK Squashka RTDs after the products were adjudged to have particular appeal to under-18s. The Portman Group’s Independent Complaints Panel found four breaches of its Code of Practice following a complaint from a member of the public.
ESM Magazine / esm_magazine:
— The global vineyard surface area shrank for the sixth consecutive year to 7.0 million hectares, while production was estimated at 227 million hectolitres. Global wine consumption fell 2.7% to 208 million hectolitres and export volumes dropped 4.7% to 94.8 million hectolitres.
the_grocer:
— Plant-based ice cream brand Over the Moo is rolling out a new UK-facing brand push this summer with the launch of its Find Love in Your Freezer campaign. The campaign is supported by a six-figure marketing investment designed to build awareness alongside new retail activity.
ESM Magazine / esm_magazine:
— Spanish grocery retailer Grupo DIA reported 11.1% year-on-year sales growth, to €1.41 billion, in its first quarter of 2026. This was largely driven by an 8.1% rise in like-for-like sales and a 7% increase in sales volume.
food_manufacture:
— Open to all UK-focused food and drink businesses, the awards recognise the teams and individuals who transform data, consumer understanding and market insight into measurable commercial impact. Finalists will be announced in September, with winners revealed at a live awards event in London on 12 November 2026.
Olivia Haslam / nutraingredients:
— Cr.01 seeks to deliver high-purity creatine with tightly controlled manufacturing standards and independent batch verification, and is manufactured to comply with major international quality and safety standards, including FDA (USP) and EFSA requirements. Fayrefield Nutratek is the exclusive distributor for the United Kingdom and Western Europe, while Osage Food Products manages distribution across North America.
Sean Cao / inside_fmcg:
— The Federal Circuit and Family Court imposed a $28,000 penalty against Bharathi Karnati and a $12,000 penalty against Ravikanth Baddam. The Fair Work Ombudsman said the operators underpaid an international student $2,337 and breached record-keeping and pay slip laws.
Kaycee Enerva / inside_fmcg:
— Pepsi is adding Cherry & Vanilla, Raspberry Ripple, and Salted Caramel to its zero-sugar ice cream-inspired cola range in the UK. The range will initially be available in Tesco this month, with a wider nationwide rollout in the coming months.
Tingmin Koe / nutraingredients:
— Last month, the company launched new plant protein powder products under the Elevate range. The Elevate protein bars contain over 15 grams of protein and over 8 grams of fiber, with less than 5 grams of sugar.