Ghai Doubles Its Taco Bell Footprint Overnight
A Houston-area Taco Bell franchise acquisition more than doubles Ghai Restaurants' footprint, signaling active consolidation among quick-service operators.
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Kroger, Lidl, Ahold: May’s C-Suite Shuffle Signals Shift
Grocery executive changes in May 2026 hit hard: Kroger lost several leaders while Lidl US, Ahold Delhaize, and Allegiance all named new CEOs.
Costco Is Betting Big on Protein. Here’s What That Means.
Costco's Q3 results show Costco protein private label is no accident: GLP-1 drug adoption is actively reshaping club retail's product strategy.
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.
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.
Whole Foods Turns Its Stores Into Dinner Tables
The Whole Foods Supper Club series brings food trend dinners to three cities, blurring the line between retailer and tastemaker.
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.
Formo’s Cow-Free Casein Just Cleared US Shelves
Formo's precision fermentation casein earned self-affirmed GRAS status in the US, unlocking a commercial partnership for the cow-free dairy protein ingredient.
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.
AI Is Replacing How Shoppers Find Your Food
Agentic AI and social commerce are merging into one buying ecosystem. Brands not optimized for AI social commerce food retail risk vanishing from digital shelves.
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.
The Women Running Food’s Next Chapter
Food Industry Executive names its 2026 list of influential women in food and beverage, led by consequential moves at PepsiCo and beyond.