Kroger’s People Chief Is Changing. Here’s Who’s Next.
Kroger has named Emilee De Martino as its new chief people officer, succeeding Tim Massa ahead of his planned retirement.
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Albertsons Is Building an AI Brain for Its Shelves
Albertsons is scaling an agentic AI merchandising intelligence platform across its stores, with full deployment targeted by year-end.
Kraft Heinz Bets Big on AI to Reinvent Its Pantry
AI Magazine spotlights Kraft Heinz AI innovation efforts as the legacy giant races to modernize a portfolio built on processed staples.
FDA Puts Caffeine Labels on Its Must-Do List
FDA caffeine labeling guidance lands on the agency's priority list as Celsius and Alani Nu face scrutiny over undisclosed health risks.
Unilever Drops $1.2B on Grüns as Supplement M&A Heats Up
Supplement industry deals Q2 2026 reveal wellness is now a core growth strategy, not a side bet, for global food and health companies.
CVC Is Quietly Building an Ingredients Empire
One month after a $4.3B IFF deal, CVC Capital snaps up Italian dessert supplier Irca, signaling a major consolidation play in specialty ingredients.
The FDA’s Next Commissioner May Know Nothing About Food
Three names are circulating for the top FDA post. None have food or food safety backgrounds.
Pudu Robotics Opens a Fully Robot-Run Hotel in China
Pudu Robotics' fully automated hotel in China signals where food service robotics are heading for hospitality operators.
Taco Bell’s ‘Emotional Support Taco’ Is a Loyalty Play
Taco Bell's L.O.C.O.S. campaign turns World Cup anxiety into a global loyalty driver, offering free tacos win or lose.
Walmart’s Buyer Playbook for Food Startups, Revealed
Walmart buyers spell out exactly what food startups must bring to earn shelf space, and the bar is higher than most founders expect.