Food & Beverage

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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GEN Restaurant Group Board Approves Binding LOI with Chubby Group for $100 Million Restaurant Transaction

October 14, 2026 8:31 AM

GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. ("GEN" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:GENK), a leader in at-home Korean BBQ, today announced that it has signed a binding letter of intent ("LOI") with Chubby Group ("Chubby") to sell operations at 47 U.S. restaurants while retaining the GEN brand and the GEN CPG business for $100 million. GEN's Board of Directors approved the binding LOI by unanimous consent, advancing the transaction with the parties working toward...

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Proven Culinary Food-As-Medicine, Indoor Agriculture Team Takes the Reins of Florida's Largest Indoor Specialty Gourmet Mushroom Farm

October 13, 2026 7:00 AM

Ahead of National Mushroom Day on October 15 - Mastermind Mushrooms has taken the reins of Florida's largest gourmet mushroom facility, located in Miami, and now operates the site as Mastermind Mushrooms at Lion Farms under a strategic partnership with Lion Farms. Lion Farms is an organic regenerative agriculture farm. From a single Miami production base, the operation supplies freshly harvested gourmet mushrooms to Foodservice, Retail Grocery,...

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Nepra Foods Launches Flagship PROPASTA Brand on Amazon

October 9, 2026 7:00 AM

Nepra Foods Inc. (CSE:NPRA)(FSE:2P6)(OTCQB:NPRFF) ("Nepra" or the "Company") today announced the initial test Amazon launch of PROPASTA, the Company's flagship consumer pasta brand. The launch introduces PROPASTA's new consumer format through Amazon and represents another step in the Company's ongoing commercialization of the brand. Originally developed for professional foodservice applications, PROPASTA is now being introduced in a larger...

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TABLE FOR TWO Celebrates World Food Day 2026 #OnigiriAction

October 8, 2026 11:30 AM

TABLE FOR TWO USA (TFT) invites everyone to participate in the 12th Annual ONIGIRI ACTION that will run from Thursday, October 8 to Tuesday, November 17, 2026 to provide one million school meals to children in need. During the campaign, through the generosity of our partner organizations (see below), every rice ball related post to the campaign website or social media with #OnigiriAction will provide five school meals to children in need. TFT...

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Bacardi Climbs to #32 Among the World's Top Companies for Women

October 8, 2026 9:50 AM

Bacardi Limited has climbed to #32 on the Forbes list of the World's Top Companies for Women 2026, rising from #60 the previous year and earning a place on the prestigious global ranking for the fifth consecutive year. The family-owned company is the highest-ranked spirits company on this year's list and ranks #2 in the "Food, Soft Beverages, Alcohol & Tobacco" category. The recognition reflects a continued commitment to creating opportunities,...

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Delivering Flavor with Less Sugar: Balancing Health, Consumer Expectations, and Taste

October 7, 2026 9:45 AM

The global push to reduce sugar consumption continues to grow as improving population health remains a priority for governments and public health organizations. Consumers are looking for products with less sugar that still deliver great taste, while governments are encouraging reformulation through nutrition policies, front-of-pack labeling, nutrient profiling, and, in some markets, fiscal measures.1 For food producers, this creates both a...

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Nepra Foods Introduces Nepra Wellness, Unifying Its Expanding Food, Beverage and Wellness Platform

October 5, 2026 7:00 AM

Nepra Foods Inc. (CSE:NPRA)(FSE:2P6)(OTCQB:NPRFF) ("Nepra" or the "Company") today announced the launch of its redesigned corporate website and introduced Nepra Wellness, a new market-facing identity that brings the Company's operating capabilities together under one business platform. Built around the positioning "Where Wellness Grows" and "One Platform. Many Brands.", Nepra Wellness reflects the Company's expansion beyond its historical focus...

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