Trader Joe’s has announced a significant recall affecting over half a million Organic Acai Bowls due to potential plastic contamination in the popular frozen breakfast item. On February 7, 2025, the company issued the nationwide recall for its 10 oz packages containing acai berries, bananas, granola, and dried coconut “out of an abundance of caution.” […]

Our Place has just unveiled their latest culinary masterpiece – a limited-edition Olive & Clay Tagine, priced at $80 and designed to perfectly pair with their bestselling Always Pan. This stunning piece marries traditional Moroccan craftsmanship with contemporary design, featuring a unique colorway that reflects both cultural heritage and artistic innovation. Each handcrafted tagine possesses […]

Asheville is gearing up for an exciting Pi Day celebration in 2025, combining mathematics, fitness, and delicious treats in a community-wide event. The centerpiece of the festivities is the Pi Fun Run at UNC Asheville, where participants will cover exactly 3.14 miles in honor of the famous mathematical constant. The run is just one part […]

The Bay Area’s beloved Dipped dessert shop is set to make a significant expansion into Sacramento with its first location at Arden Fair Mall opening in Spring 2025. Taking over a 1,200 square-foot space at 1689 Arden Way, this marks an important milestone in the company’s growth beyond its San Francisco roots. Known for its […]

Luxury chocolatier Vosges Haut-Chocolat has unveiled its much-anticipated Flora Collection, blending the sensory worlds of chocolate and botanicals into a captivating tasting experience. This innovative collection features five artisanal chocolate bars and three truffle varieties, each showcasing unique floral and botanical ingredients sourced from diverse regions across the globe. Launching April 1, 2023, the collection […]

Arla Foods Ingredients and Valley Queen Cheese Factory have announced a strategic partnership that promises to reshape the protein-enriched dairy landscape in the United States. The newly signed contract manufacturing agreement will facilitate the production of Arla’s innovative Nutrilac® ProteinBoost range at Valley Queen’s Milbank, South Dakota facility, with operations scheduled to commence in winter […]

Lotus Bakeries has made a strategic move to expand its frozen dessert footprint by integrating ice cream into its licensing agreement with Mondelēz International, partnering with ice cream manufacturing giant Froneri. Announced on March 12, 2025, this collaboration aims to accelerate the growth of the beloved Lotus Biscoff brand in the premium ice cream segment, […]

Shearer’s Foods, LLC has initiated a significant recall of nearly 16,000 cases of oyster crackers due to potential contamination with stainless steel wire fragments. The recall, which began on February 21, 2025, affects products distributed across 24 states and multiple major retailers including Walmart, Target, and Giant Eagle. Several popular brands are included in this […]

At just seven years old, Alina Morse identified a gap in the confectionery market that adults had overlooked for decades: the need for delicious candy that doesn’t harm children’s teeth. Now recognized on Inc. Magazine’s prestigious Female Founders 200 list, the teenage entrepreneur has transformed her childhood idea into Zolli Candy, a multimillion-dollar company offering […]

The food manufacturing industry faces unprecedented challenges, with 25% of its workforce expected to retire by 2030 and job vacancy rates hovering around 10%. Supply chain vulnerabilities exposed during the pandemic have forced manufacturers to reassess their operational strategies and invest in more resilient systems. Modern food manufacturing excellence requires balancing traditional knowledge with technological […]