Multi-year collaboration spans parks, cruises, media and foodservice, creating new menu concepts, branded experiences and consumer engagement opportunities
The Kraft Heinz Co. and The Walt Disney Co. are partnering on a long-term alliance that brings iconic food brands into Disney parks, cruises and media through new products, immersive dining experiences and integrated marketing activations.
Puratos is accelerating regenerative agriculture across its wheat supply chain by partnering with farmers and millers to scale practices that support soil health, biodiversity and long-term supply chain resilience.
Imbibe's new hands-on masterclass equips product developers with practical tools to identify off-notes, optimize flavor systems and reduce trial-and-error in complex functional beverage formulations.
European snack giant Intersnack will acquire Utz in a $2.9 billion transaction, creating a 50-50 ownership structure with the founding Rice and Lissette family
Circana forecasts a return to pre-pandemic growth rates for the US food and beverage industry in 2027, driven by more intentional consumer purchasing behaviors. The research highlights flat volume growth alongside continued price/mix gains as shoppers optimize spending, embrace digital and AI-powered shopping tools, and seek products that better align with health, convenience and value priorities.
American Egg Board competition showcases student-developed concepts highlighting eggs' functional benefits in high-protein beverage applications
July 17, 2026
The American Egg Board's Eggcelerator Lab recognized three university teams for innovative egg-based beverage concepts that leverage eggs for protein, texture and clean-label functionality. The winning entries demonstrate how emerging developers are applying eggs to meet growing demand for convenient, functional and better-for-you beverages.
New Chicago event will unite product development, compliance, production and operations to help food manufacturers solve interconnected business challenges
Messe Frankfurt Inc. is introducing the Food Production Solutions Show, a new trade event designed around the full journey of food manufacturing rather than individual product categories. Debuting in Chicago in October 2027, the event will feature four solution-focused zones, interactive education and hands-on demonstrations to help processors address commercialization, food safety, automation, workforce and scaling challenges.
Del Monte and Treatt have partnered to commercialize a portfolio of fruit-derived extracts sourced from pineapple, watermelon, mango and cantaloupe. Produced from upcycled fruit materials generated during Del Monte's processing operations, the clean-label ingredients are designed to deliver authentic flavor, consistent performance and sustainability benefits for beverage developers.
Partnership brings commercial-scale manufacturing of precision-fermented egg protein to ADM’s Iowa facility, expanding supply for protein-fortified food formulations
ADM and The EVERY Company are partnering to commercially produce EVERY's precision-fermented OvoPro protein ingredient at ADM's Clinton, Iowa, facility. The collaboration combines ADM's precision fermentation manufacturing capabilities with EVERY's patented protein technology to expand the supply of functional, clean-label protein ingredients.
The Hershey Company has appointed Heather Hoytink as president, US, bringing more than two decades of commercial leadership experience from PepsiCo. In the role, she will oversee Hershey's US commercial business and lead growth initiatives across the company's confection, salty snack and protein portfolios.