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Christopher Doering / food_dive:
— IFF is divesting 90% of its food ingredients business to CVC Capital Partners in a deal valued at about $4.3 billion. The transaction is expected to close by the end of the second quarter of 2027.
Timothy Inklebarger / food_navigator_usa:
— Total sales rose 11.6% to $69.15 billion in the third quarter, with comparable-store sales up 9.8% and gasoline comps rising more than 20%. The company cited strong demand for low gas prices, fresh foods and GLP-1 drugs as drivers of traffic and membership growth.
Catherine Douglas Moran / food_dive:
— By the end of 2026, state-specific restrictions are expected to impact one-third of participants in the government food assistance program, Numerator found.
Martín Caballero / bevnet:
— The transaction, announced on May 18, brings both brands under Houston-based Trek One Capital’s growing umbrella, which also includes premium chocolate brand Alter Eco Foods. Good Karma is known for its flax-based milk products, while No Cow offers plant-based, low sugar, dairy-free nutrition bars.
Deniz Ataman / food_navigator_usa:
— Ingredion’s proposed $3.7 billion acquisition of Tate & Lyle has potential to create a $10 billion global ingredient company. If approved, Ingredion will add Tate & Lyle’s sugar reduction portfolio to its existing sweeteners, starches, ingredients and biomaterials.
verasidfhaosidhsodih / vegconomist_de:
— Per capita consumption of drinking milk in Germany has fallen by more than a quarter over the past three decades and reached 45.1 kilograms in 2025. The figures were published by the Federal Information Centre for Agriculture (BZL) ahead of International Milk Day on June 1.
ESM Magazine / esm_magazine:
— UK supermarket chain Asda has introduced over 400 new food and drink items across various categories, including frozen, bakery, produce, fresh meat, and food-to-go. The retailer has also lowered prices on hundreds of frequently purchased items, with more reductions planned.
ESM Magazine / esm_magazine:
— The MPAC Survey 2025 found that 76% of consumers aged 18 to 35 prefer supermarkets for food shopping, while 14% buy online. It also reported that 57% of young people are comfortable with AI recommending products.
Peyton Bigora / grocery_dive:
— Fresh Connect’s four new specialized cards now allow shoppers to purchase from a wider selection of grocery items that better meet specific health and wellness needs.
Stack3d / stack3d:
— With the radical rise in the price of raw whey protein, the key ingredient in the majority of protein powders on the market, has come some changes for consumers regarding pricing, sizing, and overall value. This coming Monday, NutraBio is about to make some adjustments in response to the cost.
Ani Freedman / athletech_news:
— The franchisee will add six new locations and upgrade four existing facilities across Bend, Eugene, Medford, Portland and Yakima. The expansion will bring its footprint to 30 clubs in Oregon.
Danielle Masterson / nutraingredients:
— Natural Alternatives International recently introduced CarnoSyn 4X, a next-gen beta-alanine ingredient without the tingling effect. Fernandez said CarnoSyn 4X aims to improve adherence by eliminating the sensory effect that can discourage use outside of the gym.
Thomas West / food_manufacture:
— The regulator said the transaction raised no competition concerns. The merger is set to complete on June 1, 2026, creating what the companies describe as the largest dairy producer in Europe.