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October 7, 2026

Features

Oct 7, 2026 · Feature

The Moment a Warning Becomes Useful

From a mislabelled drink can to rain-soaked fields and a climate event visible months ahead, the quiet question is whether an early warning can still become timely action.

Industry Watch

Oct 7, 2026 · Food Safety News

Italian canteens suspend tomato sales after Salmonella reports

Health officials in Lecce have introduced precautionary measures following illnesses linked to tomato consumption.

Oct 7, 2026 · Food Safety News

FDA sets out fresh-produce Cyclospora plan

The agency intends to complete activities under its 10-point programme before the 2027 growing season.

Oct 7, 2026 · Food Safety News

US warning issued over illegally imported sausages

Canned chicken Vienna-style sausages from Jamaica have prompted a public health alert.

Oct 7, 2026 · Food Dive

Kraft Mac & Cheese expands into ramen

The cheesy noodle launch marks the brand’s first move into a new category in decades.

Oct 7, 2026 · Food Dive

Mars nears responsible cocoa target but misses 2025 goal

Suppliers sourced 98% of the confectionery group’s cocoa through a responsible sourcing programme last year.

Oct 7, 2026 · FoodNavigator Europe

Cocoa market faces a prolonged period of volatility

Prices have retreated from their 2025 high, but climate and supply pressures continue to cloud the commodity’s outlook.

Oct 7, 2026 · Food Business Africa

Cargill quarterly profit drops 52% as input costs rise

Higher cattle and cocoa costs weighed on earnings as the company expanded its Asian poultry operations.

Oct 7, 2026 · Food Business News

Trubar expands with high-protein plant-based bars

The new plant-based snack bars each contain 18 grams of protein.

Oct 7, 2026 · Food Business News

Rich Products prepares protein smoothie launch

The forthcoming smoothies will provide 20 grams of protein.

Oct 7, 2026 · FoodNavigator Europe

Ferrero refreshes Power Crunch for protein snack growth

A lighter, crunchier recipe is intended to strengthen the brand amid rising competition.

Oct 7, 2026 · Food Safety News

FDA investigative teams reviewed 69 incidents in 2025

A newly published report details the work of the agency’s outbreak response and emergency preparedness teams.

Oct 7, 2026 · Food Safety News

Database brings decades of European food monitoring together

Researchers have consolidated long-term findings to offer a broader view of food safety monitoring.

Oct 7, 2026 · Food Industry Executive

Input Cost Index rises amid harvest and beef plant pressures

ISM prices, a delayed harvest and disruption at Kansas beef plants contributed to the weekly increase.

Oct 7, 2026 · Food Safety News

Stewart’s Shops recalls two ice cream flavours over metal risk

The recall covers half-gallon tubs of Heavenly Medley and Vanilla-Chocolate-Strawberry ice cream.

Culture & Dining

Oct 7, 2026 · The Grocer

Kepak targets wider audience with Kings meat snacks rebrand

The company is refreshing the biltong and jerky brand after acquiring its former owner last year.

Oct 7, 2026 · Eater

Restaurants swap fine dining for more affordable concepts

Some operators are replacing expensive venues with options designed to cost diners less.

Daily Digest

Oct 7, 2026 · Food Dive

Food and beverage events set sights on 2027 trends

The coming year’s conferences and trade shows will explore emerging innovation and changing consumer preferences.

Oct 7, 2026 · Eater

Limited-edition food gifts tipped to sell quickly

A seasonal selection spans jam, martini-inspired treats and chocolate-covered matzo.

Oct 7, 2026 · FDI Forum

FrieslandCampina moves to cut milk transport emissions

The dairy group is working with seven transport companies to expand the use of biomethane-powered trucks.