Food & Beverage

Plum Market Named Presenting Sponsor of the 2026 Miami Beach Food & Beverage Expo, Launches Retail Innovation Award for Breakthrough CPG Brands Winning Brand

October 21, 2026 12:00 PM

Plum Market has officially signed on as the presenting sponsor of the 2026 Miami Beach Food & Beverage Expo, cementing a shared commitment to championing emerging talent in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector. As the centerpiece of the partnership, Plum Market will present the inaugural Retail Innovation Award, designed to discover, elevate and fast-track the best new packaged product showcased at the event. The winning brand will receive...

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Griffith Foods Launches Nutrient Density Calculator, a Scientific Tool To Help Food Manufacturers Navigate the Next Era of Nutrition

October 21, 2026 10:00 AM

As food manufacturers, policymakers, and consumers place greater on the nutritional quality of the food supply, Griffith Foods recently introduced its Nutrient Density Calculator, a scientific tool designed to help companies measure and improve the nutritional quality of finished food products. The Nutrient Density Calculator leverages Dr. Adam Drewnowski's Nutrient Rich Foods Index, a validated nutritional profiling model cited in more than...

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Taco Bell Foundation Gives a Record $32 Million To Help 700 Nonprofits Power Possibility for Youth

October 21, 2026 9:30 AM

Easterseals DuPage & Fox Valley received a $20,000 grant from the Taco Bell Foundation to support its mission of expanding educational and career opportunities for young people. Taco Bell Today, small acts of generosity are adding up to the Taco Bell Foundation's biggest Community Grants year yet: a record $32 million supporting 700 nonprofits nationwide, representing a 40% increase in nonprofit partners from last year. Fueled by fans who Round...

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Maryland Survey Finds Strongest Four-Year Run of Juvenile Menhaden Abundance in Over 30 Years

October 20, 2026 2:20 PM

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources' (DNR) 2026 juvenile striped bass survey, which tracks the reproductive success of Maryland's state fish in Chesapeake Bay, has documented another year of abundant juvenile Atlantic menhaden, completing the strongest four-year average of juvenile menhaden abundance since 1988-1991, according to the full survey series dating back to 1959. Juvenile Atlantic Menhaden Abundance, 1992-2006. All four most...

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Cairnspring Mills Opens Blue Mountain Mill on Umatilla Indian Reservation

October 20, 2026 1:45 PM

Cairnspring Mills last week celebrated the opening of Blue Mountain Mill, a stone mill built to bring regional grain and craft flour to bakers and food brands nationwide. The mill is the company's biggest step yet toward rebuilding local food systems, letting Cairnspring buy far more grain directly from Pacific Northwest farmers at prices above the commodity market. Cairnspring built the mill in partnership with the Confederated Tribes of the...

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A Decade in the Making: From Progress to Possibility for PepsiCo's Food and Drink Portfolio

October 20, 2026 9:35 AM

For anyone who has ever opened a bag of Doritos, poured a Pepsi or made a bowl of Quaker oats, taste is usually the first reason they come back. The crunch, flavor, fizz or comfort of a familiar product matters. That is also what makes updating those products so difficult. Over the past decade and more, PepsiCo has been working to evolve parts of its food and drink portfolio as consumer preferences, nutrition expectations and regulations have...

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Jon Hixson: Why Sustainable Palm Oil Starts With People

October 20, 2026 9:30 AM

Images provided by Conservation International. Yum! Brands When people hear the words "sustainable palm oil," they often think about rainforests, wildlife and the climate. Those issues are important, and they were certainly on my mind as I joined Yum's global oils category lead and traveled to Ecuador with the global nonprofit environmental organization Conservation International, the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) and other industry...

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Neighborhood Garden Grows Into a Network of Opportunity for Local Farmers

October 20, 2026 7:55 AM

In Waterloo, Iowa, DaQuan Campbell's urban farm is part of the neighborhood. Residents stop to ask what's growing, and local farmers gain new ways to reach customers through We Arose, the business he founded to connect food, growers and community. "That's one of the things I value most about urban farming," said Campbell. "The farm gets to be part of the community rather than something happening on the outskirts of town." Campbell did not expect...

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Natural Food Color Suppliers Lead Shift Away From Synthetics

October 20, 2026 1:40 AM

As ingredient lists get reviewed, natural food color suppliers are getting more attention in product planning. Many food makers in candy, baking, dairy, snack foods, and beverages are swapping out synthetic dyes for color made from plants. This shift requires help from teams that can match the look, keep results steady, and still meet clean label needs. FoodRGB is part of this move. The firm is one of the natural food color suppliers focused on...

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Karviva and Founder Dr. Angela Zeng Featured in 2026 USA TODAY Food as Medicine Edition

October 17, 2026 11:00 AM

Karviva, the functional beverage company founded by Dr. Angela Zeng, is featured in the 2026 USA TODAY Food as Medicine special edition, with a full-page feature appearing on page 23 in both the digital and print editions. According to information provided by USA TODAY, approximately 250,000 printed copies of the special edition are expected to be in circulation. The feature highlights Dr. Zeng's background as a medical scientist, her family's...

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Vanta Closes Second Tranche of Private Placement Financing and Welcomes Launch of First U.S.-Listed Peptide ETF, Highlighting Growing Recognition of Peptide Industry

October 16, 2026 9:15 PM

Vanta Holdings Inc. (CSE:VNTA)(OTC:VNTXF)(FSE:7BC, WKN:A4205J) ("Vanta" or the "Company"), a consumer health sciences and longevity company focused on preventative wellness and healthspan extension, and parent of the Vanta premium longevity brand, announces that, further to its news releases dated May 29, 2026, and August 21, 2026, the Company has closed, effective October 15, 2026, the second tranche (the "Second Tranche") of its previously...

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LQR House Inc. Announces CEO Transition

October 16, 2026 6:30 PM

LQR House Inc. (the "Company", "LQR House" or "LQR") (NASDAQ:YHC) today announced that Sean Dollinger has stepped down as Chief Executive Officer, effective October 16, 2026. Leo Chen will become Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. This change follows LQR's strategic pivot toward its New Zealand-based acquisition, Fusion Five Continents Securities, alongside several other initiatives, including a technology agreement with ByteDance....

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Stolon Superfoods and US Foods Launch Hand-Cut, Seed Oil Free Fry in South Texas

October 16, 2026 11:56 AM

Stolon Superfoods, the company redefining restaurant fries with hand-cut style quality and clean ingredients, is expanding into South Texas through an exclusive regional distribution partnership with US Foods. The launch brings Stolon's two-ingredient frozen fries, high-performance avocado fry oil, and proven restaurant growth program to US Foods customers throughout South Texas. Following the conversion of more than 150 restaurants in its...

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Lenny's Day Returns Wednesday, October 21

October 16, 2026 10:00 AM

Lennys Grill & Subs, your favorite neighborhood sub shop, is celebrating 28 years with the return of Lenny's Day on Wednesday, Oct. 21. As part of Lenny's Day, guests can get any 7.5" sandwich for just $2.99 with the purchase of a drink at all Lenny's locations nationwide. To find your neighborhood Lenny's, visit Lennys.com/locations. Lenny's Rewards members who order on Lenny's Day will automatically be entered for a chance to win free...

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Bacardi Master of Botanicals Alessandro Garneri Inducted As Founder Rectifier Within The Gin Guild

October 16, 2026 9:35 AM

A champion of botanical craftsmanship and innovation, Alessandro Garneri, Bacardi Master of Botanicals for BOMBAY SAPPHIRE®, MARTINI®, and ST-GERMAIN®, has been welcomed into The Gin Guild. The prestigious appointment recognizes his expertise and leadership within the global gin community while celebrating the vital role botanicals play at the heart of the company's iconic BOMBAY SAPPHIRE gin. Through education, advocacy and stewardship, The Gin...

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WK Kellogg Co Highlights Ongoing Partnership With No Kid Hungry on World Food Day

October 16, 2026 9:30 AM

World Food Day shines a light on the importance of ensuring everyone has access to the food they need to live healthy, active lives. In recognition of the day, WK Kellogg Co is highlighting its ongoing partnership with No Kid Hungry and a recent $100,000 donation that supports the organization's efforts to help end childhood hunger across the United States. For more than a decade, WK Kellogg Co has partnered with No Kid Hungry to help connect...

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Lawmakers Demand Menhaden Cuts Before Chesapeake Bay Science Is Complete, Ignoring Already Struggling Workers

October 16, 2026 2:20 AM

The Menhaden Fisheries Coalition is challenging an October 9 congressional letter, led by Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Representative Sarah Elfreth (D-Md.), urging the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) to impose additional restrictions on Atlantic menhaden fishing before critical Chesapeake Bay research has been completed. The proposed restrictions threaten a predominantly minority, unionized workforce whose families...

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Nepra Foods Appoints Kim Mayo Chief Operating Officer

October 15, 2026 7:00 AM

Nepra Foods Inc. (CSE:NPRA)(FSE:2P6)(OTCQB:NPRFF) ("Nepra" or the "Company") today announced the appointment of Kim Mayo as Chief Operating Officer, effective October 2, 2026. The announcement follows Nepra's introduction of Nepra Wellness, its market-facing identity bringing together the Company's activities across specialty ingredients, product development, manufacturing, fulfillment and consumer brands. Mayo's expanded role reflects...

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Trans-Ocean Products Expands Management Team with Finance and Logistics Hires

October 14, 2026 12:05 PM

Trans-Ocean Products, Inc., producer of the nation's top-selling retail brand of surimi seafood, has strengthened its management team with the addition of two experienced professionals in key finance and logistics roles. Virgil Roehl has joined the company as Vice President of Finance, while Stephanie Colvin has been named Logistics Manager. As Vice President of Finance, Virgil Roehl will oversee the company's accounting and financial...

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Building Nutrient-Dense, Craveable Foods for the GLP‑1 Era

October 14, 2026 9:00 AM

GLP-1 medications have moved from niche to mainstream-and they are reshaping how people experience hunger, fullness, and satisfaction. These medications influence the body's satiety and metabolic signaling, changing not just how much people eat, but what they intentionally choose to eat and how they feel after eating. According to Datassential's 2026 research, 37% of US consumers are currently using or are considering GLP-1 medications, with...

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