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October 10, 2026

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Oct 10, 2026 · Feature

Two Small Sherds and a Continent of Connection

A pair of pottery fragments from an ancient Georgia settlement invites us to imagine how far a cherished food could travel, and how much human connection can fit inside an ordinary broken jar.

Industry Watch

Oct 10, 2026 · The Grocer

Hatch Mansfield names drinks veteran as CEO

The appointee joins after leading Stoli Group’s fine wine and spirits business, Tenute del Mondo.

Oct 10, 2026 · BeverageDaily

New drinks target indulgence and changing tastes

Recent launches span coffee creamers, plant-based milks and three premium whiskey releases.

Oct 10, 2026 · Food Business Africa

Kenya backs specialist coffee laboratory with US$770,950

The Nairobi Coffee Exchange facility is intended to support micro-lot trading and broaden buyer access.

Oct 10, 2026 · Food Business Africa

India’s sugar outlook weakens as supply pressures mount

Weather-related cane losses and reduced stocks could tighten supply and increase pressure for market intervention.

Oct 10, 2026 · Food Business News

Topo Chico introduces canned sparkling water nationwide

The brand’s newly unveiled canned beverage is being made available across the country.

Oct 10, 2026 · Food Dive

Food brands turn playful ideas into new launches

A party punch joke becomes reality as other brands explore canned water and an unconventional panettone pairing.

Oct 10, 2026 · Food Business News

Halloween creations begin haunting foodservice menus

Seasonal operators are rolling out spooky-themed menu ideas for Halloween.

Oct 10, 2026 · Food Safety News

Paediatricians highlight raw milk dangers and seek national ban

The American Academy of Pediatrics is calling for a nationwide prohibition on raw milk.

Oct 10, 2026 · FDI Forum

Mr Whippy opens £15m manufacturing headquarters in Sheffield

The custom-built production site has completed a full factory test launch.

Oct 10, 2026 · Food Business News

Bauducco and Hormel pair up for peanut butter chocolate loaves

The launch brings Bauducco’s Chocottone together with Hormel’s Skippy brand.

Oct 10, 2026 · Food Industry Executive

Index-linked clauses offer clarity as supply costs rise

A shared, verifiable benchmark can help suppliers and buyers manage diverging cost and food-price data.

Oct 10, 2026 · Food Industry Executive

McCormick lifts inflation forecast as food-safety trust falls

The company now expects inflation of up to 7%, while confidence in US grocery food safety has reached a record low.

Oct 10, 2026 · Food Safety News

Broccoli sprouting seeds recalled amid Salmonella outbreak

Gardeners Basics has recalled one-pound seed bags, while the FDA has not identified the supplier linked to the outbreak.

Oct 10, 2026 · FoodNavigator Europe

Barry Callebaut’s broader strategy meets investor caution

The ingredients group is moving towards complete product solutions, but volatile cocoa markets remain central to investor concerns.

Oct 10, 2026 · Food Safety News

Pumpkin juice recalled over botulism concern

Walker’s Wine Juice has withdrawn pumpkin juice that may be contaminated with the bacterium responsible for botulism.

Culture & Dining

Oct 10, 2026 · Just Food

PepsiCo signals aggressive cost scrutiny for North American drinks

The group’s third-quarter results put snacks pricing and beverage costs under the spotlight.

Daily Digest

Oct 10, 2026 · The Grocer

Ocado opens dedicated ‘Simple Ingredients’ aisle

The online supermarket has grouped more than 350 branded products in what it calls a UK first.

Oct 10, 2026 · FoodNavigator Europe

Can meal replacement drinks live up to their claims?

Questions remain over whether nutritionally complete drinks can genuinely take the place of a conventional diet.

Oct 10, 2026 · FoodNavigator Europe

Nestlé enters festive countdown market with first cookie calendar

The 12-day launch features seasonal dough flavours, familiar favourites and baking treats.