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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 Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection has issued a cease-and-desist order to Phire in the Hole, a hot sauce manufacturer based in Monroe, CT, due to the risk of botulism.
Read at foodsafetynews.com ↗03
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has approved the use of aspartame-acesulfame salt after a safety re-evaluation.
Read at foodnavigator.com ↗04
California is considering the passage of Assembly Bill 2244, which would establish the first government-backed certification for non-ultra-processed food in the United States.
Read at forbes.com ↗05
Coca-Cola CEO Henrique Braun announced a new innovation strategy at the Barclays 19th Annual Global Consumer Conference on September 9, 2026.
Read at foodnavigator.com ↗06
Tesco has banned or restricted 114 food additives in its own-label products as part of a new initiative to reduce ultra-processed foods (UPFs).
Read at thegrocer.co.uk ↗07
Major food and beverage companies including JBS, PepsiCo, Morrisons, and Nestlé have recently scaled back or delayed their sustainability and net zero commitments.
Read at foodnavigator.com ↗08
The European Union is considering new proposals to update the Common Market Organisation that would explicitly ban the use of meat-related names for hybrid meat products.
Read at foodnavigator.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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Barilla Group is set to acquire the mac and cheese maker Goodles, which will continue operating from Santa Cruz, California.
Read at consumergoods.com ↗10
Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund Mubadala has acquired a minority stake in the Chinese coffee chain Luckin Coffee as part of a $1 billion investment deal alongside Centurium Capital.
Read at semafor.com ↗11
Barilla Group has announced the acquisition of the mac and cheese brand GOODLES.
Read at consumergoods.com ↗What products launched in food & beverage this week?
Notable product launches, releases and platform updates from the week.
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Tesco has increased the number of restricted or banned additives in its own-brand food products from 65 to 114.
Read at retail-systems.com ↗13
Tosca, a provider of reusable packaging and pooling solutions, has launched a new traceability service called Asset IQ.
Read at esmmagazine.com ↗14
PepsiCo is launching its Doritos Protein snack range in the UK this month, following a US debut in February 2026.
Read at thegrocer.co.uk ↗15
Ocado Retail has nearly doubled its 'Future of Food' sustainable product aisle, which now includes over 440 products across 33 categories.
Read at thegrocer.co.uk ↗16
Starbucks and Alipay have launched a new AI-powered service called 'Coffee Alarm Clock' in China, allowing users to schedule and pay for recurring coffee orders via the Ah Bao AI agent.
Read at finextra.com ↗17
Mondelēz International is replacing rigid plastic trays with 100% FSC-certified paper trays across more than 115 cookie products in over 25 European markets, including the UK and Ireland.
Read at esmmagazine.com ↗18
The Good Grain has secured its first national grocery listing with the online retailer Ocado for its range of overnight oats.
Read at thegrocer.co.uk ↗19
Beyond Meat launched its new Phytosphere product line on September 9, 2026, expanding into protein bars, powders, and veggie-focused burgers.
Read at foodnavigator.com ↗8 of 23 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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General Mills COO Dana McNabb and CEO Jeff Harmening outlined a three-pronged strategy at the Barclays 19th Annual Global Consumer Conference, focusing on organic growth, transformation, and capital discipline.
Read at foodnavigator.com ↗What research was published in food & beverage this week?
New research findings and studies published this week.
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A study published in the Journal of Marketing Research on September 9, 2026, analyzed how the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (HHFKA) influenced household grocery shopping in the United States.
Read at ama.org ↗What incidents and outages hit food & beverage this week?
Incidents, outages and safety events reported this week.
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The State Sanitary Inspectorate in Poland is investigating two cases of botulism linked to a batch of Łowicz-brand green basil pesto.
Read at foodsafetynews.com ↗23
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for PK brand Roasted Lemon N’ Chilli Peanuts due to potential Salmonella contamination.
Read at foodsafetynews.com ↗24
Made Fresh Salads Inc. of Bay Shore, NY, has initiated a recall of all Ready to Eat Deli Style Salads and cream cheese due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Read at foodsafetynews.com ↗25
Prime Line Distributors Inc. and Ferrarini USA Inc. are recalling 1,513 pounds of imported ready-to-eat pork jowl products due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Read at foodsafetynews.com ↗26
A Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak in France has sickened 81 people between May 3 and August 12, 2026.
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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Whit's Frozen Custard has selected Square as its unified commerce platform to manage operations across 100 locations in 11 U.S. states.
Read at qsrmagazine.com ↗28
Iceland Foods, led by executive chairman Richard Walker, will open its first retail store on the Falkland Islands in Stanley in early December 2026.
Read at esmmagazine.com ↗29
Kayrouz Petroleum is partnering with Marylou's to offer their menu of hot and cold drinks and breakfast foods at a new KP Market location.
Read at cstoredive.com ↗What people moved in and out of food & beverage roles this week?
Executive appointments and departures reported this week.
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Keurig Dr Pepper has hired Michael Weber, a former Mondelez International executive, to serve as the VP of R&D for its North America coffee business.
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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Pickled onion sales in the UK have seen a 12% year-on-year increase in the 12 weeks leading up to early August 2026, with 8.5 million households purchasing them over the past year.
Read at theguardian.com ↗32
Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, delivered a speech at the Fête de la Pomme in Épreville-en-Lieuvin, Normandy, France, on September 12, 2026.
Read at europa.eu ↗33
Tibetan mushroom hunters in the Himalayas are facing increased economic pressure due to intense competition in the market for a prized delicacy.
Read at wsj.com ↗34
The European Commission estimates that the EU requires €70bn in annual climate adaptation investment through 2050 to address climate-related pressures.
Read at foodnavigator.com ↗35
Grillo's Pickles, founded in Boston in 2008 by Eddie Andre, has transitioned from a local pickle cart to a national brand with nearly 2 million social media followers.
Read at marketingbrew.com ↗36
Snoop Dogg's ice cream brand, Dr. Bombay, has received 200,000 applications for a professional ice cream tester position.
Read at inc.com ↗37
Juice It Up! president and CEO Susan Taylor reports that bowl products now account for nearly 24 percent of the brand's sales mix, up from 15 percent historically.
Read at qsrmagazine.com ↗38
A survey by Canstar indicates that the average weekly grocery spend for an Australian household of four has risen to $245, a 2 per cent increase from the previous year.
Read at insideretail.com.au ↗8 of 14 other developments events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.