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Better Meat Co Drops ‘Meat’ to Chase Bigger Mycoprotein Market

The Better Meat Co is now BMC Ingredients, signaling that its Rhiza mycoprotein ambitions stretch well beyond meat alternatives.

Walmart's summer price cuts hit ground beef, Lay's, and private label; Trump immediately claimed credit on Truth Social.

From FDA definitions to WHO proposals and state-level litigation, UPF regulation is no longer a distant threat for food manufacturers.

The World Bank quietly abandoned its 45% climate finance goal. For food operators sourcing from developing markets, the fallout is already arriving.

Kroger has named Emilee De Martino as its new chief people officer, succeeding Tim Massa ahead of his planned retirement.

Albertsons is scaling an agentic AI merchandising intelligence platform across its stores, with full deployment targeted by year-end.

AI Magazine spotlights Kraft Heinz AI innovation efforts as the legacy giant races to modernize a portfolio built on processed staples.

FDA caffeine labeling guidance lands on the agency's priority list as Celsius and Alani Nu face scrutiny over undisclosed health risks.

Supplement industry deals Q2 2026 reveal wellness is now a core growth strategy, not a side bet, for global food and health companies.

One month after a $4.3B IFF deal, CVC Capital snaps up Italian dessert supplier Irca, signaling a major consolidation play in specialty ingredients.

Three names are circulating for the top FDA post. None have food or food safety backgrounds.

Pudu Robotics' fully automated hotel in China signals where food service robotics are heading for hospitality operators.