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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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U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced a new administration initiative to rebuild the American cattle herd and support domestic beef production.
Read at foxbusiness.com ↗03
The Orthodox Union, a major Orthodox Jewish group in the US, has expressed concerns regarding potential supply chain disruptions for kosher food products.
Read at bloomberg.com ↗04
The European Union is exploring all available logistics routes to facilitate grain exports from Ukraine.
Read at bloomberg.com ↗05
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) reported that UK food and drink manufacturers' business confidence remained at -31% in Q2 2026.
Read at esmmagazine.com ↗06
Four farming unions in the United Kingdom, including the National Farmers Union, NFU Scotland, Ulster Farmers’ Union, and NFU Cymru, have requested that the UK government ban imports of Brazilian meat.
Read at foodsafetynews.com ↗07
The Scottish government has proposed a mandatory price cap on up to 50 essential food items for large retailers with over 250 employees and annual turnover exceeding £250m. The consultation period for these plans runs until November 24, 2026, with the Scottish National Party (SNP) facing opposition from over 20 industry organizations. Retailers would be required to maintain at least one product per category at or below the cap, with potential legal challenges expected.
Read at thegrocer.co.uk ↗08
California lawmakers unanimously passed Assembly Bill 2244, which establishes a government-backed 'Non-Ultraprocessed Certified' food label.
Read at foodnavigator.com ↗8 of 9 regulation and policy events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.
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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Mars announced $13 million in new grants through its Mars Impact Fund to support sourcing communities, scientific development, and animal wellbeing.
Read at esgtoday.com ↗10
Medici Brands, the company behind the David Protein brand, has successfully raised $250 million in new funding.
Read at inc.com ↗11
Chobani announced a $1.2 billion investment on September 1, 2026, to convert a former Keurig Dr Pepper plant in Allentown, Pennsylvania, into a dairy processing facility.
Read at foodnavigator.com ↗What products launched in food & beverage this week?
Notable product launches, releases and platform updates from the week.
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Dallas-based cafe chain Buzz & Bustle has introduced a new seasonal fall menu featuring autumn-inspired coffee drinks, pastries, and lunch items.
Read at qsrmagazine.com ↗13
Quorn Foods is expanding its Takeaway range with the launch of Hot & Spicy Bites, priced at £2.95 for a 245g pack.
Read at thegrocer.co.uk ↗14
Haigh's Chocolates opened its first physical store in Brisbane at Westfield Mt Gravatt on September 3, 2026.
Read at insideretail.com.au ↗15
Kitchen Joy, a brand owned by Westbridge Foods, has launched a new range of frozen noodle ready-meals called Noodle Shop.
Read at thegrocer.co.uk ↗16
Arla Foods UK has launched a new masterbrand marketing strategy titled 'Feed Life' to promote healthier food habits and dairy consumption.
Read at thegrocer.co.uk ↗17
Black Sheep Coffee announced the launch of its limited-time fall seasonal menu across all U.S. locations starting September 2, 2026.
Read at qsrmagazine.com ↗18
Bol has expanded its Power Soup range in the UK with two new high-fibre products: Sweet Potato, Coconut & Chilli and Three Bean Chilli.
Read at thegrocer.co.uk ↗19
Segafredo, a brand under Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA, launched its new Cold Espresso product on September 1, 2026.
Read at fsrmagazine.com ↗8 of 12 product launches events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.
What financial results were reported in food & beverage this week?
Earnings, guidance and other financial results reported this week.
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Tyson Foods Inc. has lowered its profit outlook for the fiscal year 2026 due to ongoing financial pressure within its beef segment.
Read at bloomberg.com ↗21
According to the BRC-NIQ sales monitor, food inflation in the UK rose to 2.8% in August 2026, up from 2.2% in July.
Read at thegrocer.co.uk ↗What court rulings and legal actions hit food & beverage this week?
Court rulings, filings and legal actions reported this week.
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The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) filed a lawsuit in August 2026 against the USDA and HHS, alleging that industry insiders secretly altered the 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans to favor meat and dairy interests.
Read at foodnavigator.com ↗23
A federal judge in Ohio, John Adams, ruled that J.M.
Read at insurancejournal.com ↗What research was published in food & beverage this week?
New research findings and studies published this week.
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Research by the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) indicates that red meat purchase intent among Gen Z in the UK rose by eight percentage points between September 2025 and January 2026, with dairy intent increasing by three percentage points.
Read at thegrocer.co.uk ↗25
Researchers at Flinders University conducted a 10-year study of nearly 10,000 women aged 65 and older to analyze the impact of coffee and tea on bone mineral density.
Read at sciencedaily.com ↗26
A study led by Dr. Francisca Concha Celume at the Universidad de Chile found that sucralose and stevia consumption in mice altered gut bacteria, blood sugar regulation, and gene activity.
Read at sciencedaily.com ↗27
Instacart released its 2026 Protein & Fiber Report on August 30, 2026, highlighting a significant consumer shift toward high-protein and high-fiber foods.
Read at supermarketnews.com ↗What incidents and outages hit food & beverage this week?
Incidents, outages and safety events reported this week.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported that the number of E. coli illnesses linked to frozen blueberries has risen to 17.
Read at nytimes.com ↗29
The Centre for Food Safety in Hong Kong issued a warning regarding imported pre-packaged rice vermicelli from Taiwan.
Read at foodsafetynews.com ↗30
Crystal Temptations, based in North Arlington, New Jersey, has initiated a recall of its Chocolatey Eyeballs due to undeclared milk allergens.
Read at foodsafetynews.com ↗What partnerships were announced in food & beverage this week?
Partnerships, integrations and joint projects announced this week.
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Palette Hotels has entered a partnership with Procure Impact to integrate social procurement into its hotel portfolio across the United States.
Read at lodgingmagazine.com ↗32
Hannaford Supermarkets is expanding its in-store farm stand program across the Northeast by partnering with over 125 local farms.
Read at supermarketnews.com ↗What people moved in and out of food & beverage roles this week?
Executive appointments and departures reported this week.
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McCain Foods has appointed Victoriano Perez Mies as its new chief manufacturing and operations officer.
Read at cstoredive.com ↗34
The Hershey Company has appointed Dave Hulays as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective September 3, 2026.
Read at foodnavigator.com ↗35
CC's Coffee House has appointed Bailey Richard as its new Director of Marketing as of September 2, 2026.
Read at qsrmagazine.com ↗36
Righteous Felon Craft Jerky has appointed Cristina Marinucci as its new chief commercial officer, effective September 1, 2026.
Read at consumergoods.com ↗37
Heritage Grocers has appointed Adrian Castañeda as its new Chief Logistics Officer.
Read at supplychaindive.com ↗38
In August 2026, multiple companies across various industries announced new Chief Financial Officer appointments.
Read at controllerscouncil.org ↗What else happened in food & beverage this week?
Developments from the week that fit none of the other sections.
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The demand for avocados is experiencing a significant surge in India.
Read at bbc.co.uk ↗40
Mondelēz International executive Darren O'Brien stated that healthy global cocoa stockpiles will buffer potential supply deficits caused by adverse weather conditions like El Niño. While cocoa prices in London and New York have risen by approximately 75-80% since June 2026, the company notes that increased production in Ecuador and Brazil is helping to diversify global supply. Hedgepoint Global Markets projects the global cocoa surplus will shrink to 111,000 metric tonnes for the 2026/27 season.
Read at esmmagazine.com ↗41
Chef and food writer Berta Álvarez Acal has compiled a book titled 'Recetas de Guerra' (Wartime Recipes) featuring food substitutes used in Spain during the post-Civil War years of hunger.
Read at theguardian.com ↗42
The National Retail Federation reports that K-12 families are expected to spend an average of $863.86 on back-to-school shopping in 2026, a slight increase from $858.07 in 2025.
Read at foodnavigator.com ↗43
Startups like BioBlends, Onza Corp., and Natures Frequencies are developing 'touchless' preservation technologies to extend food shelf life without adding ingredients.
Read at foodnavigator.com ↗44
Trevor Simmons, co-founder of Industry Beans, acquired DC Coffee in 2023 and subsequently removed the brand from Coles supermarkets to restructure its identity.
Read at insideretail.com.au ↗45
Dawn Meats reported a 77% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions across its operations in Ireland and the UK between 2018 and 2025.
Read at esmmagazine.com ↗7 of 13 other developments events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.