Google’s 32 Million Mosquito Release Has a Food Angle
Google's mosquito release program targets disease-carrying insects in California and Florida, with quiet implications for outdoor food and agriculture supply chains.
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EWG’s Food Scores Makes Clean-Label Shopping Effortless
EWG's Food Scores tool is removing friction from clean-label purchasing decisions, and that shift has direct implications for food manufacturers and retailers.
Frank Yiannas Says AI Can Fix Food Safety. Here’s How.
Former FDA deputy commissioner Frank Yiannas argues AI food safety transformation is no longer theoretical. It's operational, and the industry must move now.
California’s New Allergen Law Has an AI Answer
California's allergen disclosure law kicks in July 1. MenuSano's AI allergen detection system auto-flags ingredients before operators get caught off guard.
Costco and Dollar General Are Eating Walmart’s Lunch
A new Placer.ai report shows physical retail traffic growth at Costco and Dollar General outpacing Walmart as value formats tighten their grip.
Woworks Poaches Subway Exec to Fuel Multi-Brand Growth
The six-brand better-for-you operator lands a Subway veteran as Woworks chief growth officer to accelerate co-branded and single-concept expansion.
Debut and Oterra Are Racing to Replace Red 40
As regulators tighten rules on synthetic colors, Debut and Oterra are jointly developing Red dye 40 alternatives for food manufacturers.
Oatly Backs Urine Fertilizer Pilot, Putting Pee at the Center of the Oat Supply Chain
Oatly has signed on to a urine-to-fertilizer project, and the move is more interesting than the punchline suggests. The Swedish oat milk maker is lending its brand and supply chain heft to an initiative that converts human urine into agricultural…
Target Pulls Dye-Laced Cereal Off Shelves
Target's artificial dye cereal removal signals retail pressure is now outpacing regulatory timelines, with children's health cited as the driver.
T. Hasegawa’s Hasemilk Targets the Taste Gap in Dairy-Free
T. Hasegawa USA's Hasemilk uses powdered dairy-free flavor technology to replicate milk fat's sensory profile in plant-based formulations.