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August 6, 2026

Features

Aug 6, 2026 · Feature

Robots in the Kitchen, Humans on the Plate

AI is reshaping restaurant back-of-house work, but chefs warn that the technology must complement, not replace, the human touch.

Industry Watch

Aug 6, 2026 · Food Business News

B&G Announces CEO Transition

The company is searching for an external successor as Casey Keller prepares for retirement.

Aug 6, 2026 · Food Industry Executive

Nestle Job Cuts Clash With Spending Trends

The food giant is reducing its workforce by 16,000 while claiming a shift towards robotics.

Aug 6, 2026 · Food Safety News

Illegal Meat Ring Busted in England

Four men have been detained following a joint crackdown on unauthorised meat sales.

Aug 6, 2026 · Food Business Africa

World Spirits Alliance seeks new chief

The organisation is searching for a replacement following the departure of CEO Helen Medina.

Aug 6, 2026 · Food Business Africa

DP World and Balco Partner for Exports

A new multi-year logistics agreement aims to increase the global competitiveness of Australian agricultural products.

Aug 6, 2026 · FoodNavigator Europe

German Food Manufacturers Under Pressure

Rising costs and retail dominance are forcing consolidation across Germany's food production sector.

Aug 6, 2026 · Food Business Africa

Ghana Explains New Cocoa Law

COCOBOD begins nationwide consultations to clarify legal changes for cocoa farmers.

Aug 6, 2026 · Food Business News

Axum Capital Partners Acquires Barcode

A private equity firm has taken a controlling stake in the sports hydration brand.

Aug 6, 2026 · Food Business News

McDonald's Appoints New President

Skye Anderson moves from COO to President to lead the company's growth strategy.

Aug 6, 2026 · Food Business News

PureField Ingredients Expands Kansas Footprint

The company has launched a new carbon capture and sequestration site as part of a wider sustainability push.

Aug 6, 2026 · Food Safety News

Call for Brazilian Meat Restrictions

The Ulster Farmers' Union is urging the UK government to limit imports of animal products from Brazil.

Aug 6, 2026 · Food Safety News

Italian child dies after raw milk cheese infection

A thirteen year old boy has passed away after spending nearly a decade in a coma caused by E. coli.

Aug 6, 2026 · Food Safety News

Taylor Farms Lettuce Linked to Massive Outbreak

Over 6,000 people have fallen ill across 15 US states due to Cyclospora contamination.

Aug 6, 2026 · DairyReporter

Rotterdam's floating dairy farm for sale

The world's first floating dairy facility is closing due to a regulatory dispute over emissions technology.

Aug 6, 2026 · Food Safety News

Imported Jalapeños Linked to Salmonella Outbreak

Hundreds of people have fallen ill after consuming contaminated jalapeño peppers imported from Mexico.

Daily Digest

Aug 6, 2026 · Food Dive

Jameson Becomes Official NFL Spirits Sponsor

The Pernod Ricard brand has secured exclusive global marketing rights with the NFL.

Aug 6, 2026 · The Grocer

Browns Food Group Reports Mixed Results

The Scottish meat giant saw a rise in turnover despite a significant drop in pre-tax profits.

Aug 6, 2026 · FoodNavigator Europe

Trolli Pairs Spicy Sweets With Free Trainers

Ferrara is combining the swicy trend with a bold fashion collaboration for its latest product launch.

Aug 6, 2026 · FDI Forum

Combatting Contamination in Food Production

Manufacturers are leveraging advanced magnetic separation and metal detection to ensure product purity.