Food Industry

Mantiqueira, a Brazil-based supplier co-owned by the meat giant, is acquiring Hickman’s Egg Ranch after the farm lost the majority of its flock to bird flu.

Flrt, set to make its debut in early 2026, is sugar free and includes functional ingredients supporting skin and hair health.

Beef industry struggles specifically came up during packaging, food and beverage companies’ recent earnings calls, as did consumer trade downs and federal changes related to immigration and food assistance benefits.

A bill meant to reform the review process for new additives avoided preempting states from passing their own restrictions.

Tea, tropical fruits and fruit juices are now exempt from the 10% global tariff and similar country-specific duties implemented by the U.S. earlier this year.

The company is on track to reach $1 billion in sales, benefiting from consumer interest in traceable and ethically produced foods.

3P Partners found 82% of food & beverage leaders are worried about losing institutional knowledge.

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The move will add an affordable option to a category that’s seen significant price inflation, company executives said in an interview.

The syrup maker said this year’s pick highlights growing interest in botanicals, while Flowers Foods adds protein to its popular Nature’s Own Life bread line.