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October 3, 2026

Features

Oct 3, 2026 · Feature

The School Lunch That Comes Back Uneaten

A meal offered to every child can carry a great deal of care, but the food left behind is prompting Ireland to ask how a generous idea can work better at the table.

Industry Watch

Oct 3, 2026 · Food Business News

Affordability Leads New Snack Trends

Mintel identifies cost as the most pressing factor currently influencing the snacking market.

Oct 3, 2026 · Food Business News

Protein Powering Snack Trends

Innovation in the snacking sector continues to focus heavily on protein enrichment.

Oct 3, 2026 · Food Business News

Sargento Expands Into Deli Sector

The cheese producer has acquired La Terra Fina to grow its presence in grocery and club stores.

Oct 3, 2026 · Food Business News

Keurig Dr Pepper Names CEO for Coffee Venture

Russ Torres will lead the new coffee spinoff company.

Oct 3, 2026 · Food Business News

Unhinged Launches Caffeinated Protein Range

A new line of protein bars infused with caffeine has arrived in three different flavours.

Oct 3, 2026 · FoodNavigator Europe

GLP-1 Drugs and the Food Sector

Industry experts weigh in on how weight-loss medications are reshaping consumer habits.

Oct 3, 2026 · Food Safety News

Jalapeño Salmonella Outbreak Concludes

Health officials have declared an end to the Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños that affected 34 states.

Oct 3, 2026 · Food Industry Executive

California Introduces Non-UPF Labelling

A new state law creates a certification programme for foods that are not ultra-processed.

Oct 3, 2026 · Food Business News

Columbus Vegetable Oils Expands Operations

A new facility in Las Vegas will broaden the company's oil production capabilities.

Oct 3, 2026 · Food Safety News

Cyclospora Found at Taylor Farms Site

The FDA has detected the parasite linked to a recent outbreak at a lettuce growing and processing facility.

Oct 3, 2026 · FDI Forum

Kerry Launches Coffee Extraction Site

A new state-of-the-art facility has opened in Pennsylvania to bolster coffee production.

Oct 3, 2026 · Food Safety News

Colombian Pork Chip Recall

A Miami-based firm has recalled potato chips containing pork cracklings due to import eligibility issues.

Oct 3, 2026 · Food Safety News

Walmart pasta recall widened

Gias Foods has expanded a recall of its lemon alfredo fettuccine due to potential Listeria contamination.

Oct 3, 2026 · Food Safety News

Frozen Berry Recall Grows

A Chilean company has expanded its recall of organic frozen berries linked to an E. coli outbreak.

Oct 3, 2026 · Food Safety News

Sprouting Seeds Recalled Over Bacteria Fears

Todd's Seeds LLC is recalling thousands of units due to potential Salmonella and E. coli contamination.

Oct 3, 2026 · FoodNavigator Europe

The Rise of Alternative Cocoa

Chocolate manufacturers are exploring cocoa substitutes to combat supply shortages and price volatility.

Daily Digest

Oct 3, 2026 · The Grocer

Suntory Sees Revenue Surge

The owner of Lucozade has reported a significant increase in yearly sales driven by the energy drink market.

Oct 3, 2026 · Food Dive

Skittles Introduces Crunchy Gummy Crystals

The Mars-owned confectionery brand is experimenting with multi-textural treats.

Oct 3, 2026 · FoodNavigator Europe

Cadbury adds gold to Twirl

A new caramelised white chocolate version of the classic bar has arrived as part of a push for confectionery innovation.