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Tom Brady launches Good Nut organic coconut water exclusively on Gopuff
Tom Brady's new organic coconut water, Good Nut, won't be found in your local supermarket aisle; it's available only through Gopuff, priced at $3.

Grocers Adapt Aisles and Programs for GLP-1 Users
At Publix, a brochure titled 'Create a lifestyle that lasts' now guides weight-loss drug users, directing them via QR code to a digital product page featuring high-protein and high-fiber foods, accord

VMG Partners Invests in Stars + Honey Collagen Protein Bars
Detroit-based Stars + Honey, a collagen protein bar brand, rocketed to 300% growth last year, drawing a $24 million investment from VMG Partners.

Keurig Dr Pepper Splits into Two Companies for Coffee Focus
Keurig Dr Pepper is spending €15.

Ingredion Agrees to Acquire Tate & Lyle for £2.7 Billion
Ingredion has agreed to pay 595 pence for each Tate & Lyle share, totaling £2.7 billion.

Ingredion Acquires Tate & Lyle for $3.7 Billion
Tate & Lyle shareholders are set to receive a 64% premium on their shares, as US rival Ingredion agrees to acquire the company for $3.7 billion in an all-cash deal.

McDonald's France swaps tartar sauce and cheese for mayo on McFish
In France, McDonald's serves a Filet-O-Fish that's missing its signature tartar sauce and slice of cheese, opting instead for plain mayonnaise.

Whip up easy healthy meals using store-bought hummus
A single tablespoon of hummus can replace mayonnaise in a BLT, adding protein, fiber, and healthy fats while transforming a classic sandwich, according to Bon Appétit .

Trek One Capital Buys Good Karma Foods
On May 18, 2026, Trek One Capital announced the simultaneous acquisition of two distinct plant-based brands, No Cow and Good Karma Foods.

Reduce Cabbage Odor with Roasting and Vinegar
Adding just one teaspoon of white vinegar to cooking cabbage can neutralize 60-70% of its notorious odor, offering a simple solution to a long-standing kitchen problem, according to disabled-world .

Cosmic Brownie Blizzard: Dairy Queen Secret Menu
You can now order a Dairy Queen Blizzard that tastes exactly like a Little Debbie Cosmic Brownie.

Back to Nature Hires New CEO to Lead Strategic Re-evaluation
Jennifer Jorgensen now leads Back to Nature as its new president and CEO.

Dunkin's Summer Strategy: Seasonal Menus and Cultural Moments
Dunkin' launches new seasonal beverages and a Rocket Pop Donut, alongside a Barbie DreamHouse™ takeover, signaling a strategic pivot.

Innovators Seize Better-For-You Snacking Opportunities in 2026
In late May 2026, PepsiCo, a titan of the snack industry, launched PopCorners Protein, a chip boasting 9 grams of protein per serving.

Barry Callebaut partners with Planet A Foods to expand ChoViva
Barry Callebaut, the world's largest chocolate manufacturer, made a bold move this year, announcing a major US deal for its cocoa-free alternative, ChoViva.

Here Are The Surprising Ways the Menu-Order AI App Simplifies Your Social Life in 2026
The Menu-Order AI app simplifies social dining by providing personalized, pre-order guidance and "Smart Tweaks" to navigate complex menus, addressing the anxiety of healthy eating in 2026. It acts as an intelligent dining companion, empowering confident choices rather than just logging post-meal data.

Hershey's s'mores program sees 9.28% sales growth
In 2025, consumers spent nearly $250 million on Hershey’s branded chocolate for s'mores, a 9% increase from the prior year, according to FoodDive .

Bodyarmor Launches New Sparkling Sports Drink Line
BODYARMOR's new sparkling sports drink, BODYARMOR FIT, packs 290 milligrams of electrolytes and 60 milligrams of caffeine into each zero-sugar serving.

Nestlé buys out yfood, boosting its healthy meal drink portfolio
Nestlé just paid $523 million to fully acquire yfood Labs, a ready-to-drink meal maker.

Death Wish Coffee Co. Powers Up With New High-Caffeine Blend
A single 6 oz. serving of Death Wish Coffee Co.'s new Power Surge blend contains approximately 210mg of caffeine, a staggering 20% more than their already potent Dark Roast and nearly triple that of a

Hormel Foods Faces Retail Stagnation Amid $2.97B Q2 Sales
Hormel Foods' net earnings plunged 12% to $158 million in Q2 fiscal 2026, a sharp contraction.

J&J Snack Foods consolidates plants, eyes Q2 2026 distribution shifts
J&J Snack Foods, known for its iconic ICEE and Slushie Puppie machines, is closing three manufacturing plants across Georgia, North Carolina, and California by Q2 2026, while simultaneously investing

Barilla invests $170M in major New York facility expansion
Barilla, the Italian pasta giant, is pouring nearly $170 million into expanding its manufacturing facility in the small town of Avon, Livingston County, New York.

Gelatys plans new Florida production facility in Fort Myers
Gelatys' planned 30,000-square-foot facility in Fort Myers, set to open in 2026, will house machinery capable of producing in one hour what previously took an entire day.
