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November 2, 2026

Features

Nov 2, 2026 · Feature

Jane Poole Sees the Queue Growing

At a North Hollywood pantry born from one small act of kindness, a rising number of neighbours are arriving for help as new CalFresh rules meet the everyday pressure of higher living costs.

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Industry Watch

Nov 2, 2026 · FoodNavigator Europe

DeepMind explores AI for food innovation

Work spanning AlphaFold, resilient crops and virtual cells could help accelerate agricultural and food research.

Nov 2, 2026 · BeverageDaily

Drinks producers face preparations for UK deposit scheme

Packaging, labelling, fees and compliance are among the issues manufacturers must address before 2027.

Nov 2, 2026 · Just Food

Mondelez takes majority stake in Undercover Snacks

The gluten-free snack business has joined the food group’s expanding portfolio.

Nov 2, 2026 · Food Business Africa

Nanning group weighs US$63m Cameroon agriculture project

The proposed investment would combine sugarcane and rice cultivation with a new production facility.

Nov 2, 2026 · Just Food

Perrigo leaves infant formula through asset sale

The Dublin-based company is selling the business assets to US contract manufacturer MeridianMade.

Nov 2, 2026 · Food Dive

Grocers face a longer-term GLP-1 challenge

Retailers may need to support changing shopping habits after customers stop taking weight-loss medication.

Nov 2, 2026 · Food Business Africa

Bacardi revises US distribution network

New agreements will span 47 markets, with Reyes assuming responsibility across 11 states.

Nov 2, 2026 · Food Business Africa

Mondelēz posts US$9.97bn revenue and agrees snack deal

The proposed Undercover acquisition would broaden the group’s better-for-you range as its 2026 outlook remains unchanged.

Nov 2, 2026 · Food Business Africa

Mozambique plans private role in national rail network

The proposal comes as freight volumes on the country’s railways continue to grow.

Nov 2, 2026 · Food Business Africa

Côte d’Ivoire potato imports rise 45%

Egypt is gaining ground as the country’s potato import spending approaches the total recorded across 2025.

Nov 2, 2026 · The Grocer

Festive delivery mix-up reunites friends in Tesco campaign

Roisin Conaty and Anna Maxwell Martin play former school friends brought together by an unexpected grocery delivery.

Nov 2, 2026 · Food Safety News

Rice noodle producer warned over sanitation failings

The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning letter as part of its enforcement work.

Nov 2, 2026 · Food Safety News

Counterfeit THC gummy packs discovered in Europe

European investigators report that sweets from the United States used imitation packaging from a familiar European brand.

Culture & Dining

Nov 2, 2026 · The Grocer

Shepherd Neame plans £15m brewery

The Kent brewer will end third-party contract production to concentrate on its own beer portfolio.

Daily Digest

Nov 2, 2026 · Just Food

Ebro Foods acquires Best Rice in $47m US deal

The Spanish listed food group has expanded its rice interests through the purchase of the American specialist.

Nov 2, 2026 · Food Dive

Danone appoints new US president amid turnaround

Francois Lacombe will lead efforts to improve regional performance following demand growth and customer-service difficulties.

Nov 2, 2026 · Food Dive

Financial pressure threatens Halloween confectionery sales

Hershey says the final run-up to Halloween will be crucial as household budgets remain strained.

Nov 2, 2026 · Just Food

Yakult confirms data leak after website breach

Personal information linked to about 40,000 people was exposed following unauthorised access.

Nov 2, 2026 · FoodNavigator Europe

Nongfu Spring gains as beverage leaders lose brand value

Coca-Cola and Pepsi remain the two most valuable beverage brands despite declines in their valuations.

November 2, 2026

Features

Jane Poole Sees the Queue Growing

Industry Watch

DeepMind explores AI for food innovation

Drinks producers face preparations for UK deposit scheme

Mondelez takes majority stake in Undercover Snacks

Nanning group weighs US$63m Cameroon agriculture project

Perrigo leaves infant formula through asset sale

Grocers face a longer-term GLP-1 challenge

Bacardi revises US distribution network

Mondelēz posts US$9.97bn revenue and agrees snack deal

Mozambique plans private role in national rail network

Côte d’Ivoire potato imports rise 45%

Festive delivery mix-up reunites friends in Tesco campaign

Rice noodle producer warned over sanitation failings

Counterfeit THC gummy packs discovered in Europe

Culture & Dining

Shepherd Neame plans £15m brewery

Daily Digest

Ebro Foods acquires Best Rice in $47m US deal

Danone appoints new US president amid turnaround

Financial pressure threatens Halloween confectionery sales

Yakult confirms data leak after website breach

Nongfu Spring gains as beverage leaders lose brand value

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