FNB News – Social debuts in Faridabad at Bata Chowk

Social, India’s collective of neighbourhood cafés, is excited to announce its first outlet in Faridabad and the 51st in India, called Bata Chowk Social. The latest outlet is a tribute to the Faridabad’s rich industrial heritage, seamlessly blending modern aesthetics with a nod to its vibrant past. It features a vibe that transcends a factory […]

Leftovers: Dunkin’ muscles into protein powder | Danone whips up International Delight cold foam creamer

Leftovers is our look at a few of the product ideas popping up everywhere. Some are intriguing, some sound amazing and some are the kinds of ideas we would never dream of. We can’t write about everything that we get pitched, so here are some leftovers pulled from our inboxes. Dunkin’ muscles its way into […]

Special report: Crop outlook 2024

KANSAS CITY — Export demand and competition, the war in Ukraine, domestic supplies, the fight for planted area, and global weather will be primary factors influencing wheat, corn and soybean prices and production levels in the year ahead. In the breadbasket of the US Plains, the hard red winter wheat crop enters dormancy in relatively […]

FNB News – Chef Eyck Zimmer unveils bespoke menu for Outrigger Maldives Maafushivaru Resort

Amidst the idyllic setting at Outrigger Maladives Maafushivaru Resort, culinary virtuoso Eyck Zimmer is set to be a celebrity guest chef on January 22 and 29, 2024. He announced the menu for this exclusive culinary journey – which is sure to enchant the palates of discerning guests. Chef Zimmer will curate two extraordinary five-course dining experiences […]

Impossible Foods broadens portfolio with plant-based franks

Dive Brief: Privately owned plant-based pioneer Impossible Foods is launching a beef hot dog, set to be available in grocery stores and restaurants in 2024. The Beef Hot Dog will be available for a one day stint at a New York City pop-up on Dec. 16, the company announced.  Consumers will have to tune in to […]

Beer slump helped by growth in premium offerings, Constellation Brands CFO says

Dive Brief: Volatility in beer is being driven by a decline in consumer interest in lower-value brews and growing interest in higher-end options, Garth Hankinson, Constellation Brands’ executive vice president and CFO, told Wall Street investors at a conference Tuesday.  Hankinson said the buy rate of the premium alcohol category is up year-over-year. This indicates consumers see pricier […]

DGAC told grains the top dietary iron source

WASHINGTON — Flour-based foods such as bread, cereals and pasta are the source of roughly half of US iron consumption, and proposed changes the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) should not imperil adequate intake of this important nutrient, according to the Grain Chain. Bringing additional perspective on possible health ramifications from potential changes to […]

PepsiCo CFO Hugh Johnston leaving for Disney

Dive Brief: PepsiCo vice chairman and chief financial officer Hugh Johnston is leaving the company at the end of the month to become CFO at The Walt Disney Company. Johnston leaves PepsiCo after 34 years at the snacking and beverage giant. Company veteran James (Jamie) Caulfield will take over the top financial post at the New […]

Grupo Bimbo expands presence in QSR market

MEXICO CITY — Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV has acquired Mile Hi Bakery, Denver. The transaction, which had been the subject of industry speculation for a few months, was announced Oct. 26 by Bimbo in connection with its third-quarter financial results. Mile Hi Bakery is a supplier of buns and English muffins for the quick-service […]