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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 Russian government has seized control of local operations belonging to Nestlé and Auchan.
Read at ft.com ↗03
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has increased enforcement actions against food importers due to the presence of illegal colors, pesticides, and unsafe additives.
Read at foodsafetynews.com ↗04
Nestlé is evaluating options to protect its rights after the Kremlin issued a presidential decree on Thursday, September 17, 2026, to place the Swiss company's Russian business under temporary administration.
Read at esmmagazine.com ↗05
Five UK food and drink manufacturers, including Carlsberg Britvic, Danone North Europe, KP Snacks, Nomad Foods, and Premier Foods, have committed to voluntarily publishing healthy-product sales data starting in 2027.
Read at esmmagazine.com ↗06
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into the anticipated acquisition of the majority of Unilever plc's food business by McCormick & Company, Inc. The announcement was made on September 16, 2026, regarding this significant consolidation in the food industry.
Read at gov.uk ↗07
Thomas Robson-Kanu, founder of The Turmeric Co, called for an overhaul of the Great Britain Nutrition and Health Claims Register during The Grocer Health Summit in London on September 15, 2026.
Read at thegrocer.co.uk ↗08
President Donald Trump has announced a reduction in tariffs on Brazilian beef imports to the United States.
Read at bloomberg.com ↗8 of 12 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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Tate & Lyle acquired the global ingredients business CP Kelco in 2024, marking its largest acquisition in a five-year period of expansion.
Read at edie.net ↗10
Hain Celestial has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its international business to the private equity firm Aurelius for approximately $323 million.
Read at esmmagazine.com ↗What products launched in food & beverage this week?
Notable product launches, releases and platform updates from the week.
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Gosh! has launched two new plant-based burgers, Thai style Broccoli & Red Pepper and Middle Eastern-inspired Three Bean, into Tesco stores nationwide in the UK on September 20, 2026.
Read at thegrocer.co.uk ↗12
Lidl GB is launching a new hybrid meat range containing pea protein across its UK stores on September 18, 2026.
Read at thegrocer.co.uk ↗13
Danone has inaugurated a new medical nutrition production facility at its site in Steenvoorde, France, following a 70 million euro investment.
Read at esmmagazine.com ↗14
The Magnum Ice Cream Company has launched a new Ben & Jerry’s production line at its factory in Heppenheim, Germany, as of September 2026.
Read at esmmagazine.com ↗15
Swiss supermarket chain Denner is launching a 'Surprise Bag' initiative nationwide to reduce food waste, projecting an annual saving of 1,100 tonnes of food.
Read at esmmagazine.com ↗16
Sainsbury’s has launched a new health strategy focusing on fibre, including the introduction of 'Full on Fibre' labelling across hundreds of products and the 'Healthy Choice' label on over 1,250 items.
Read at thegrocer.co.uk ↗17
Specialty coffee brand El Caficultor is launching a connected packaging initiative developed by AuraVeo at London Packaging Week, held on September 16-17, 2026.
Read at internetretailing.net ↗18
Planet Oat has launched its Humble Edition Oatmilk, a new product featuring a simplified five-ingredient recipe including water, oats, banana puree, sea salt, and baking soda.
Read at foodnavigator.com ↗8 of 15 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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Princes Group reported a 7% increase in first-half adjusted core profit to £79.3 million for the period ending June 2026.
Read at esmmagazine.com ↗20
Tropicana Brands Group stabilized its UK sales at £167.2m for the year ending 31 December 2025 by reducing its SKU count and focusing on core products.
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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US District Judge Melissa Damian dismissed a lawsuit against The Hershey Company on September 18, 2026, regarding claims that Reese’s Halloween pumpkins lacked advertised carved designs.
Read at confectionerynews.com ↗22
On September 18, 2026, the Russian government seized the local assets of Swiss company Nestle and French firms Auchan, Lemana Pro, and FM Logistics, transferring them to a new entity called LEV Management.
Read at aljazeera.com ↗23
Two men in their 50s, who held senior positions at Pure Norwegian Seafood, have been charged in Norway for selling farmed salmon unfit for human consumption.
Read at foodsafetynews.com ↗24
Magnum Ice Cream Company filed a legal document in a New York court on September 4, 2026, alleging that former Ben & Jerry’s independent chair Anuradha Mittal fostered a toxic and discriminatory culture.
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 from Action on Salt & Sugar, conducted at Queen Mary University of London, found that children's yoghurts contain an average of 8.2g of sugar per 100g as of 2026.
Read at thegrocer.co.uk ↗26
A survey conducted in 2025 across the United Kingdom, including England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland, assessed food safety and allergen information practices among small businesses.
Read at foodsafetynews.com ↗27
A report by the UK think tank Green Alliance suggests that replacing two pork sausages per person per week with UK-grown pulses could save households nearly £100 annually.
Read at thegrocer.co.uk ↗28
Researchers Nano Barahona, Cristóbal Otero, Sebastián Otero, and Joshua J. Kim published NBER Working Paper 35737 on September 14, 2026.
Read at nber.org ↗What incidents and outages hit food & beverage this week?
Incidents, outages and safety events reported this week.
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Gias Foods has initiated a nationwide recall of two lots of bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine sold at Walmart stores due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.
Read at foodsafetynews.com ↗30
Danone USA has issued a voluntary recall for So Delicious Dairy Free Salted Caramel Cluster frozen dessert pints due to potential contamination with small stones and hard objects.
Read at gizmodo.com ↗31
Danone USA has issued a recall for So Delicious Dairy Free Salted Caramel Cluster Non-Dairy Frozen Dessert pints in the United States.
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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Pilgrim’s Europe has partnered with AB World Foods to launch a new range of frozen ready meals under the Patak’s and Blue Dragon brands.
Read at thegrocer.co.uk ↗33
Chipotle has partnered with Palantir to implement a food safety risk platform using the Foundry data operating system to monitor health scores, pest incidents, and employee health.
Read at gizmodo.com ↗34
Target has partnered with the Wild Alaskan Company to sell five premium seafood products in its stores across the United States as of September 2026.
Read at thestreet.com ↗35
French delivery companies Pickup and Chronofresh, both subsidiaries of La Poste Group, have launched a refrigerated pickup service for fresh food in the Île-de-France region.
Read at esmmagazine.com ↗What people moved in and out of food & beverage roles this week?
Executive appointments and departures reported this week.
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Several consumer goods companies, including 3M, Keurig Dr Pepper, Righteous Felon Craft Jerky, and Munchkin, announced significant executive leadership changes in September 2026.
Read at consumergoods.com ↗37
Glanbia has appointed Wendy Chang Smith as its new Chief Financial Officer and executive director, effective March 30, 2026.
Read at thegrocer.co.uk ↗What else happened in food & beverage this week?
Developments from the week that fit none of the other sections.
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Erin McDowell, a reporter for Business Insider, tested and compared easy weeknight pasta recipes created by celebrity chefs Ina Garten and Ree Drummond.
Read at businessinsider.com ↗39
The US dairy cooperative Tillamook has faced a boycott campaign and online backlash following the introduction of halal labeling on its products.
Read at aljazeera.com ↗40
India is experiencing its driest monsoon season since 2009, with rainfall levels significantly reduced due to the strengthening El Niño weather pattern.
Read at bloomberg.com ↗41
Australian fast-casual chain Soul Origin plans to expand its network to approximately 400 stores globally over the next 10 years.
Read at insideretail.com.au ↗42
Confectionery manufacturers are increasingly focusing on functional ingredients, texture innovation, and health-conscious reformulations to meet evolving consumer demands.
Read at confectionerynews.com ↗43
The article discusses strategies for food manufacturers to meet evolving consumer demands within the shelf-stable food category.
Read at grocerydive.com ↗44
Kroger is phasing out Boar’s Head deli meat and cheese products at select locations in Northern Kentucky as of September 2026.
Read at supermarketnews.com ↗7 of 8 other developments events are listed; the rest were ranked lower by importance and multi-source corroboration and are not shown.