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What changed in food & beverage regulation and policy this week?
Government decisions, new rules and policy shifts reported this week.
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The U.S. Congress is considering defining ultraprocessed foods as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to delay its own proposed definition.
Read at grocerydive.com ↗What funding rounds and acquisitions happened in food & beverage this week?
The week’s notable investments, financing rounds, acquisitions and strategic deals.
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Saputo has agreed to sell its entire UK dairy division, including the Cathedral City cheese brand, to Lactalis for £988 million.
Read at thegrocer.co.uk ↗What products launched in food & beverage this week?
Notable product launches, releases and platform updates from the week.
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Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) has opened a large-scale pea protein processing facility in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, Canada, in July 2026.
Read at foodnavigator.com ↗05
Pladis has launched a limited-edition Flipz pumpkin spice doughnut flavored pretzel in collaboration with Dunkin'.
Read at confectionerynews.com ↗06
Keurig Dr Pepper has announced a major reformulation of its 7UP brand, introducing '7UP Lime Lemon' as its first significant evolution in over 15 years.
Read at foodnavigator.com ↗What financial results were reported in food & beverage this week?
Earnings, guidance and other financial results reported this week.
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Omaha Steaks CEO Nate Rempe stated that U.S. beef prices have risen by 13% due to cattle herds reaching a 72-year low.
Read at foxbusiness.com ↗08
White sugar futures in London are on track for a third consecutive weekly increase as of August 14, 2026.
Read at bloomberg.com ↗09
Tyson Foods announced it will close or sell three beef facilities in Joslin, Illinois; Eagle Mountain, Utah; and Pasco, Washington, to address ongoing supply chain challenges.
Read at esmmagazine.com ↗10
Tyson Foods Inc. announced the closure of a beef plant in Illinois and a case-ready facility in Utah, while seeking to sell a beef plant in Washington.
Read at insurancejournal.com ↗11
Thai Union Group reported strong Q2 2026 financial results, with sales rising 1.4% to THB 33.8 billion and gross profit increasing 10.2% to THB 7.2 billion.
Read at esmmagazine.com ↗What research was published in food & beverage this week?
New research findings and studies published this week.
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New research from the National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) published in August 2026 indicates that consumer purchasing decisions for frozen desserts are driven primarily by convenience, discovery, and familiarity rather than nutritional content.
Read at foodnavigator.com ↗What incidents and outages hit food & beverage this week?
Incidents, outages and safety events reported this week.
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The Hampton Grocers Inc. has issued a nationwide recall for Lacnola Lactation Granola due to potential Salmonella contamination.
Read at foodsafetynews.com ↗14
NatureBest Precut & Produce LLC, based in Missouri City and Houston, Texas, has initiated a recall of various jalapeño-containing products due to a Salmonella Javiana outbreak.
Read at foodsafetynews.com ↗What people moved in and out of food & beverage roles this week?
Executive appointments and departures reported this week.
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Death Wish Coffee Co., based in Saratoga Springs, New York, has appointed Sasha Auguste as its new Chief Marketing Officer as of August 14, 2026.
Read at consumergoods.com ↗What else happened in food & beverage this week?
Developments from the week that fit none of the other sections.
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Italian confectionery company Ferrero is expanding its presence in the United States through a multi-billion dollar investment strategy.
Read at businessinsider.com ↗17
Anneta Konstantinides, a lifestyle correspondent at Business Insider, prepared and reviewed Ina Garten's penne alla vodka recipe.
Read at businessinsider.com ↗18