September 14, 2026 Food News | The Yum Pandemic

Features

Sep 14, 2026 · Feature

Growth Gets Personal

British bakery leadership, celebrity-backed drinks and Once Upon a Farm’s expansion plans put distinct names and priorities behind three expressions of influence and intent.

Industry Watch

Sep 14, 2026 · The Grocer

Heat Stress Threatens Mediterranean Imports

Rising temperatures are putting agricultural workers at risk and endangering food supplies from the Mediterranean region.

Sep 14, 2026 · Food Business Africa

Maersk Introduces Emergency Freight Charges

Shipping giant Maersk has implemented new rates of up to US$4,800 per container following disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Sep 14, 2026 · Food Business Africa

Rukuriri Tea Factory Expands Product Range

A Kenyan tea factory is introducing new flavoured blends to increase local demand and farmer earnings.

Sep 14, 2026 · Salon Food

The Hidden Rise of Soy

Soybeans have quietly integrated themselves into a vast portion of the modern food supply.

Sep 14, 2026 · Food Dive

Beyond Meat Diversifies With Protein Supplements

The plant-based meat specialist is expanding its product range to include protein powders and bars.

Sep 14, 2026 · FDI Forum

Snack Giants Test Digital Watermarks

PepsiCo, Mondelēz International and pladis are trialling invisible packaging markers to boost recycling efficiency.

Sep 14, 2026 · Salon Food

Taco Bell Response Sparks Federal Inquiry

Senator Warren questions why government agencies failed to match the clarity of Taco Bell's food safety communications.

Sep 14, 2026 · Food Safety News

The Crisis of Antibiotic Resistance

Treatment options are dwindling for certain bacterial infections linked to foodborne illness.

Sep 14, 2026 · Food Safety News

Traditional Foods Linked to Fatal Listeria Outbreak

Scientists warn that small-scale production of traditional dairy items may pose significant health risks.

Sep 14, 2026 · Food Safety News

FDA Issues Warnings to Food Importers

Two food importing companies have been warned by the FDA over safety failures involving candy and peppers.

Sep 14, 2026 · Food Safety News

European Horse Meat Fraud Probe

Belgian authorities are leading an investigation into a network accused of selling horse meat unfit for human consumption.

Sep 14, 2026 · Food Safety News

The Case for Zero Tolerance on Listeria

Experts argue that maintaining a strict zero tolerance approach to Listeria is essential for consumer safety.

Culture & Dining

Sep 14, 2026 · Confectionery News

The Shift in Snack Marketing

Major food companies are pivoting away from traditional advertising in favour of AI and social media.

Sep 14, 2026 · Salon Food

Discovering Milwaukee's Culinary Charm

A local guide highlights the best restaurants and festivals in the heart of Wisconsin.

Daily Digest

Sep 14, 2026 · Food Dive

Campbell's Shifts Focus to Digital Marketing

The food manufacturer is allocating the vast majority of its media budget to online channels to attract modern consumers.

Sep 14, 2026 · F&B Reporter

The Ripple Effect of Manufacturing Changes

Adjustments in food and beverage production often trigger a chain reaction across the entire operation.

Sep 14, 2026 · FoodNavigator Europe

Cleaning Up Plant-Based Meats

The plant-based meat sector is exploring clean-label alternatives to move away from its ultra-processed reputation.

Sep 14, 2026 · Confectionery News

The Rise of Brand Partnerships

Food and drink collaborations are seeing a significant surge in popularity throughout 2026.

Sep 14, 2026 · Confectionery News

Terry's and Baileys Join Forces

A new festive collaboration between Terry's Chocolate Orange and Baileys aims to boost Christmas confectionery sales.

Sep 14, 2026 · FDI Forum

Innovations Eleven Set for PPMA Show

Automate UK has revealed the featured companies for the live demonstration theatre at the upcoming PPMA Show.