IFF sells bulk of food ingredients business to refocus on health and wellness
The global ingredient supplier’s deal reflects a broader trend of how companies are streamlining their businesses to meet shifting health and wellness preferences
Archives for May 29, 2026
Pioneers
Cottage cheese ice cream is here - and Smearcase wants the shelf
Cottage cheese isn’t just disrupting the fresh aisle – it’s scooping out its own niche in frozen, too
Hershey appoints new CSCO in C-suite reset
Confectionery giant recruits new chief supply chain officer from rival snack brand
High gas prices fuel Costco memberships and food sales
CEO Ron Vachris says price-sensitive consumers are turning to Costco gas, increasing loyalty and driving warehouse sales
Hormel’s Q2 earnings beat fueled by Jennie-O, Applegate, SPAM and Pepperoni
The Skippy and SPAM maker beat consensus EPS and revenue estimates, with its stock climbing nearly 13% on the news
News Bites
How consolidation, new sweeteners and retail pressure are redefining food
Companies are getting bigger, ingredients are getting smarter and the definition of “better-for-you” is getting narrower
Is hojicha the next flavour megatrend?
Is hojicha quietly positioning itself as matcha’s successor? From drinks to desserts, this green tea is gaining momentum and the industry is taking notice
Iran war food price crisis: How industry can prepare
Three months on, the conflict continues to push up food prices