Archives for May 5, 2026
Coca-Cola to Funfetti: Food brands celebrate America’s 250th birthday with limited-edition products
US grocery shelves are getting a patriotic makeover this summer as food manufacturers launch limited-edition products
Beef downturn hits Tyson and local economies as prices rise and supply shrinks
A 75-year low cattle cycle is taking a toll on Tyson’s beef volume leading to plant closures and job losses, even as other protein segments post gains
FDA’s largest infant formula test yet finds ‘low’ contaminants – but no new rules
FDA’s infant formula test found mostly trace contaminants, but without standards, enforcement or pre‑market testing, the data leaves critical questions unanswered
Excess sells - so why are manufacturers holding back?
From freakshakes to functional chocolate, ‘more is more’ is supercharging foodservice sales, but manufacturers continue to play it safe
Rethinking freshness: How enzyme and plant-based technologies are redefining shelf life in modern baking
Paid for by CSM Ingredients Group (CSM Ingredients & HIFOOD)
As freshness becomes a key competitive lever in modern baking, leveraging enzyme technologies and ingredient-tech systems can help to deliver more controlled, consistent and optimised shelf-life performance.
PepsiCo’s second restaurant gamble is bigger, bolder and riskier
Following its first foray into hospitality in Madrid, PepsiCo is doubling down in Shanghai to test just how far a snack brand can stretch
Vietnam halts food safety overhaul — but reform remains on agenda
Vietnam officials have paused the country’s food safety restructuring, stressing that the reform agenda is temporarily delayed rather than abandoned
Growth Asia Summit 2026: Enjoy 20% discount on tickets until May 17
Growth Asia Summit 2026 is returning to Singapore from July 8 to 10, and there is a two-week-long 20% special discount on delegate tickets until May 17.