Iceland Foods Ltd has issued an urgent recall for their 400g Vegetable Lasagne products due to potential plastic contamination. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) announced the recall on March 19, 2025, specifically targeting products with best before dates of July 23, 2026, and July 30, 2026. Customers who purchased these items are strongly advised not […]

Goldenberry Farms has kicked off its 2025 Sugar Mango season earlier than expected, thanks to ideal weather conditions on Colombia’s Caribbean Coast. The production period spans from early March through June, with international shipments beginning after the initial harvest weeks. These distinctive miniature mangoes have gained impressive traction in the marketplace, now featured by more […]

Sebring, Florida is about to welcome a decadent new addition to its culinary landscape with the opening of DARA, a specialty dessert room that elevates after-dinner indulgence to an art form. Located in the heart of downtown at 300 Circle Park Drive, this intimate dessert haven draws inspiration from Tampa’s legendary Harry Waugh Dessert Room […]

Nestlé, a global food and beverage giant, has announced significant restructuring of its German operations, including the closure of its Neuss plant by mid-2026 and the sale of the Conow site in early 2026. The strategic move affects approximately 225 employees and comes as the company faces decreasing production volumes, excess capacity, and escalating costs […]

Bollo Natural Fruit has made a significant move in the fresh fruit industry with its acquisition of Cortijo Cuevas, a specialized fresh-cut fruit company from Granada, Spain. The transaction, completed on March 21, 2025, represents a strategic expansion that strengthens Bollo’s position in the premium fruit segment while adding new product capabilities. Financial backing for […]

Iconic snack brand Hostess is getting a major makeover with its freshly announced “Speakie Snackie” campaign, set to launch in Q4 2025 under new owner J.M. Smucker Co. The campaign, developed by creative agencies PSOne and BBH USA, represents the first brand overhaul since Smucker’s $5.6 billion acquisition of Hostess in 2023. This comprehensive marketing […]

The UK is embarking on an ambitious journey to transform its food system with the establishment of the Food Strategy Advisory Board, chaired by Minister for Food Security and Rural Affairs Daniel Zeichner MP. This high-level initiative brings together key figures from government, industry, and academia to tackle multiple challenges including rising obesity rates, climate […]

The USDA’s recent forecast reveals a notable increase in the spring wheat stocks-to-use ratio, rising to 41.5% for 2025/26 from 39.8% in the previous marketing year. With total spring wheat supply projected at 758 million bushels and production expected to reach 578 million bushels, the industry is looking at a 2% production increase compared to […]

The cocoa market has reached unprecedented heights with prices hitting an extraordinary $10,000 per tonne in March 2024, sparked by severe dry spells in major growing regions. This dramatic 185% surge from June 2023 to June 2024 has sent shock waves through industries dependent on this vital ingredient. While prices briefly declined, they’ve stubbornly climbed […]