Precision-Fermented Lactoferrin Hits US Shelves, Dairy-Free
All G's LFX is the first precision fermented apo-lactoferrin at commercial scale, clearing FDA GRAS review for adult nutrition formulations.
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Sailormen’s Popeyes Wreckage Finds a $2.7M Lifeline
SBH Foods steps in to acquire 23 bankrupt Popeyes franchise locations in Orlando for $2.7 million after the original buyer walked.
Schnucks Bets on Agentic AI to Personalize the Cart
Schnucks is deploying an agentic AI shopping assistant built around health and wellness preferences, signaling a new tier of grocery personalization.
USDA Bets on AI to Fix What Chemicals Couldn’t
USDA is actively seeking AI solutions for crop improvement, a signal that federal ag policy is finally catching up to the technology.
FDA’s Food Dye Cleanup Is Picking Up Speed
The FDA food dye cleanup is accelerating, with multiple synthetic colorants under active review; here is what food manufacturers need to track now.
LETTUCE RECALL: FDA Retracts a Test But Keeps Taylor Farms in Its Sights
The FDA walked back one lab result in the Taylor Farms lettuce cyclosporiasis investigation, but the agency's epidemiological link to the outbreak remains intact.
Oreo, Dippin’ Dots, and Over the Moo Freeze Out Summer
Frozen snack innovation is heating up this summer, with limited-edition drops, viral marketing, and dairy-free formats reshaping the freezer aisle.
Mars Wrigley Cuts 307 Jobs at Newark Candy Plant
Mars Wrigley cuts 307 Newark jobs while parent Mars Snacking pours $100 million into a Chicago HQ expansion.
FDA Can’t Define Ultra-Processed Foods, Won’t Ban Them
The FDA's acting deputy chief says landing on an ultra-processed food definition is 'challenging,' and a ban is off the table entirely.
National Ice Cream Day Deals and Freebies Worth Grabbing Today
It’s the third Sunday in July, which means the scoop shops, chains, and even the pet stores are handing out freebies. Ronald Reagan made it official back in 1984; the industry has been running with it ever since. Here’s a…