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verasidfhaosidhsodih / vegconomist_de:
— Between 2020 and 2025, European funders invested a total of €1.3 billion in alternative protein research, with €236 million allocated in 2025 alone. Germany ranks third in absolute public investment at €79 million since 2020, but tenth on a per capita basis with less than €1 per person invested.
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. The US launch of ChoViva comes after years of volatile cocoa pricing and supply as climate pressures and crop disease disrupted production in key growing regions.
Christopher Doering / food_dive:
— Tyson Foods has announced the appointment of Jeffrey K Schomburger as its new president and chief executive officer, effective 4 October 2026. He will succeed Donnie King, who has been with the company for 43 years.
BevNET.com Staff / bevnet:
— BevNET Live NYC is just two weeks away, with more than 500 beverage industry professionals already registered for June 10 and 11. The event will feature a discussion with Walmart executives on how entrepreneurial beverage brands can partner with the retailer.
Christopher Doering / food_dive:
— The SPOONS framework will debut on classic products such as Rice Krispies and Corn Flakes. It provides information on fiber, protein and sugar content.
Brad Avery / bevnet:
— The better-for-you beverage brand first founded by former First Lady Michelle Obama and led by L.A. Libations is rolling out a rebrand for its 16.9 oz. PLEZi Hydration line. The company plans to focus fully on a cross-generational opportunity in sports drinks, having dropped its original kids juice line.
Timothy Inklebarger / food_navigator_usa:
— S2G has closed the window for investment in its $1 billion Solutions Fund I. The growth-stage fund backs companies aiming to strengthen food and energy security and deliver positive environmental and human health outcomes.
the_grocer:
— Leon is to emerge from administration after receiving support from 100% of the creditors who voted as part of its Company Voluntary Arrangement. The vote enables the chain to continue with 43 restaurants, including 23 franchises.
the_grocer:
— Shares were up as much as 8% on Wednesday despite a 28% drop in pre-tax profits to £86.5m in the year to 26 March. Bailey said “material progress” had been made in stabilising the retail side of the business.
the_grocer:
— The merger between Arla Foods and DMK Group will go ahead after all necessary regulatory approvals from the EU were received. It is expected to take effect on 1 June, until then the companies will operate as two separate entities.
the_grocer:
— The launch of Mexicana Cholula Cheddar Slices (rsp: £2.95/160g) comes as the spicy cheese brand targets further growth in the flavoured and sliced cheese segments. The slices are available now in Sainsbury’s stores nationwide.
Bill Wilson / supermarket_news:
— A customer filed a class-action lawsuit in New York federal court alleging Target labels certain Favorite Day and Good & Gather products as yogurt-covered even though the coatings contain no yogurt or yogurt-based ingredients. The complaint cites items including Favorite Day Blueberry Yogurt Covered Mini Pretzels.
the_grocer:
— Revenues at the AIM-listed company jumped 280% to $2.1m last year, as it secured recurring purchase orders for its bulk products across multiple food categories. The company now expects to turn over $4.5m in 2026 through orders for its patented salt containing 50% less sodium than traditional salt crystals.
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:
— Peter Rabbit Vanilla and Flopsy Bunny Strawberry will launch in July, coinciding with the 160th anniversary of Beatrix Potter’s birth. Lakes Ice Cream said it was the first ice cream producer licensed to create products under the Beatrix Potter brand.
Stack3d / stack3d:
— Knox has expanded the menu of its Sugar-Free Knox Hydrate with a Red Grape flavor. The sugar-free version maintains the brand’s functional hydration focus while removing the carbohydrates found in the original.
Thomas West / food_manufacture:
— Crafted in collaboration with the Football Association and the Scottish Football Association, the cupcakes will capitalise on the inevitable patriotic fervour that will arise this summer. Finsbury Food Group’s cupcakes will grace Tesco bakery aisles from 1 June, shortly ahead of the tournament’s opening match on 11 June, with an RRP of £6.00 per pack.
Thanh Nha / inside_fmcg:
— Funded by Hort Innovation, the Australian Avocado Industry Virtual Reality Training Program supports the industry’s push for more consistent avocado handling from orchard to retail shelf. The aspiration is to train around 18,000 Woolworths fruit and vege managers and team members.
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. Oura says the Gen 5 ring is the world's smallest smart ring.
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:
— The company said it will invest $26 million to expand the facility and increase its capabilities by 40% through efficiencies in raw material handling. The investment follows a $15 million expansion of its Customer Creation and Innovation center in 2025.
Stack3d / stack3d:
— The functional snack company, known for its protein-packed chips made from chicken breast and egg whites, has introduced a new product category. The Protein Crackers are made using chicken breast and cheddar cheese.
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.
Teodora Lyubomirova / dairy_reporter:
— In May 2026, the original product line-up was joined by two additions: Strawberry and Mocha Latte. Mocha Latte contains 95mg of caffeine along with 30g of protein and 5g of prebiotic fibre.
businesswire_food:
— The leveraged ETF provides 2x daily long exposure to T1 Energy Inc. (NYSE: TE). TEUP is designed to deliver 200% of TE's daily performance.
businesswire_food:
— Canopy Growth Corporation announced the relaunch of the Tweed brand in the German medical market alongside the introduction of three cannabis strains developed by MTL Cannabis Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary. The release marks the company’s first international product launch following its acquisition of MTL.
Anna Kinder / food_institute:
— The Wall Street Journal reported that some men, especially younger ones, have been going to extremes to enhance their physical appearance. The behaviors range from disordered eating to ‘bone-smashing,’ involving young men hitting their faces with blunt objects to achieve a more chiseled jaw line.
Kelly Beaton / food_institute:
— The episode was published on May 27, 2026. It covers affordable escapes, functional foods, and foodservice trends.
Tess Owings / food_institute:
— Kardashian said on a podcast that she takes 35 supplements per day and must spread them over three doses. Sergio Nozal of SuppScoreLab said pill fatigue occurs when routines become too complicated to follow consistently or evaluate confidently.