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No need to scan endless feeds — we’ve distilled the week’s most important food and beverage news into actionable highlights. Stay current on funding, leadership shifts and market trends that matter to product developers. The latest HHS nutrition initiatives, Nestlé leadership changes, GLP-1 innovation breakouts, and more.

Onego Bio has received FDA confirmation that its precision-fermented Bioalbumen protein is Generally Recognized As Safe. The ruling paves the way for broader use in baked goods, beverages, meat analogs, and more.

Darigold appointed Amy Humphreys as CEO effective Oct. 1. Humphreys, a former CFO, steps in as the company ramps up operations at its new Washington plant and looks to expand growth opportunities.

Lifeway Foods has completed stage one of its four-part Waukesha expansion, doubling its fermentation tank capacity. The investment supports surging demand for kefir and continues the brand’s record-setting sales momentum.

MBC Companies has acquired Texas-based Alpha Foods, adding significant pizza production capacity and accelerating product innovation. The move expands MBC’s ability to serve customers nationwide across retail, foodservice, and K-12 channels.

Calbee, Inc. has taken a majority stake in Hodo, the Oakland-based tofu innovator, as part of its “Change 2025” plan to expand in the US and strengthen its Food and Health business. Sagamiya Foods also invested, supporting Hodo’s mission to deliver high-quality, sustainable plant proteins to health-conscious consumers.

As consumer concern over food safety rises, IFIC’s latest surveys uncover a widening gap between personal confidence in purchased foods and trust in the US food supply. Experts say clearer messaging on ingredient safety and recalls could help rebuild trust.

McDonald’s USA is teaming up with suppliers like Cargill, Golden State Foods and OSI to invest in regenerative agriculture. The initiative aims to boost rancher resilience, protect natural resources and secure a stronger beef supply chain.

The launch of GroceryLab comes at a pivotal moment, as FMI’s The State of Technology report reveals that food retailers and suppliers invested more than $10 billion in technology in 2024, signaling the industry’s commitment to innovation.