Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Mission Produce is purchasing rival Calavo Growers in a deal that combines two of the largest avocado companies in North America. The cash-and-stock transaction, set to close by the end of August, values Calavo at...

Open for: Dinner and drinks Price range: $$ These days, London has no shortage of excellent new-age wine bars. It’s been a signature category in the city since the days of P. Franco and the likes of Terroirs before. But in more recent times, spots like Cadet, Hector’s, and Yuki Bar have raised the standard...

Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. After very strong sales last year, energy drinks are expected to perform very well in c-stores again this year — with some changes. Retailers may see caffeine levels change, and shoppers will likely consider alternative beverages within...

Published: January 15, 2026, 12:02 am Germany recorded an increase in outbreaks and the number of people sick in them in 2024, according to recently released statistics. The Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) and the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) received reports of 271 foodborne outbreaks. They resulted in at least 2,400...

A public health agency in Brazil has confirmed the illness of two babies who consumed infant formula recalled by Nestlé. Health officials in Distrito Federal (Federal District) said the patients consumed products from batches identified as affected by Nestlé. The formula was purchased before the recall, which has spread to more than 60 countries. The...

An outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium infections has been traced to Live it Up brand Super Greens dietary supplement powder, which is sold online through outlets including Walmart. The supplement is produced by Superfoods Inc. doing business as Live it Up of New York, NY, according to the Food and Drug Administration. In addition to online...

Karison Foods & Snacks Inc. of Port Washington, NY, is recalling its Panjiri, Alsi Pinni, Punjabi Pinni, Besan Laddoo, And ‘No Sugar Added Besan Laddoo’ because they contain undeclared milk. People with allergies or sensitivities to milk and or dairy could develop serious or life treating reactions if they consume the recalled products. The recalled...

Spring & Mulberry is voluntarily recalling lot #025255 of its Mint Leaf Date Sweetened Chocolate Bars (2.1 oz) because of possible contamination with Salmonella. The affected product has been available for purchase online and through select retail partners nationwide since Sept. 15, 2025. The recalled product can be identified by brand name Spring & Mulberry,...

Listen to the article 7 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Armed with more information than ever before, consumers are reshaping how food manufacturers approach innovation. With shopper preferences rapidly changing and inflation sharply curtailing how much shoppers are spending, innovation has become one of the primary levers...

Diva Fam Inc. is recalling all lots and flavors of its Sea Moss Gel Superfood because of the lack of required regulatory authorization and temperature monitoring records for pH-controlled food products. PH-controlled food products that are not manufactured in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements may present a potential risk of microbial growth, including organisms that...