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Carbon-based butter startup Savor has signed a two-year agreement with baking ingredients supplier AAK to co-develop specialty fat ingredients, with AAK also making an investment. The collaboration aims to provide sustainable and supply-stable fat sources for baking and dairy alternatives, with the new fats significantly reducing land use and carbon emissions compared to traditional products.

BellRing Brands (maker of Premier Protein) has appointed salty snack industry veteran Michael Axelrod as President and CEO, effective July 29. Axelrod will succeed Darcy Davenport, who is retiring but will remain as an advisor. The move aims to tackle growing competition in the protein shake market.

In its sustainability report released on July 8, JBS announced it would abandon its 2040 net-zero emissions target and cancel its Scope 3 reduction goal, shifting focus to direct emissions. The company's chief sustainability officer cited enormous execution challenges. The target had previously been the subject of a lawsuit by the New York State Attorney General, which was settled in November 2025.

Although farmland protection practices hold long-term ecological value, they are often deprioritized by producers without economic incentives. The article outlines the specific benefits of regenerative agriculture in carbon sequestration, water quality, and biodiversity, and emphasizes that through supply chain collaboration and incentives, the large-scale adoption of conservation tillage can be accelerated.

On July 1, 2026, multiple U.S. states will simultaneously enact a batch of packaging-related regulations: California prohibits the use of "sell by" labels and unifies quality and safety date terms; Virginia expands the polystyrene foam food container ban to all food providers; Connecticut imposes labeling requirements on products containing PFAS; Washington state's producer responsibility organization registration deadline arrives.

Doritos is activating its official partnership with Formula 1 (F1), which runs through 2030, across more than 50 global markets. The new "The Crunch Prix" global campaign, crafted by Goodby Silverstein & Partners, focuses on fans watching from home. The brand also set up the "Doritos Thrill Zone" at the British Grand Prix and introduced a food truck collaboration with chef Gordon Ramsay. Executives from the PepsiCo-owned brand stated that F1's global calendar and evolving fan demographics offer a unique opportunity for large-scale marketing.

With a 110-year history, Turtles candy is accelerating innovation and marketing under its latest owner Pladis, attempting to attract younger consumers with a premium positioning and new flavors, seeking a larger share in the $55 billion candy market.

The MAHA movement, led by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., once advanced food policy reforms with great momentum, but recent rulings by multiple federal courts have hindered its core initiatives. This article reviews the movement's early offensive, its current legal difficulties, and looks ahead to its future direction.

Walmart and Sam's Club announced price reductions on summer essentials on Monday, covering categories including groceries, household items, outdoor goods, toys, and clothing. This move comes as the U.S. inflation rate approaches a three-year high, with consumers facing macroeconomic pressures such as high fuel prices. Walmart U.S.'s chief merchandising officer stated that the reductions include thousands of Rollback promotions, with some items discounted by nearly 12%.

Bimbo Bakeries USA announced a major commitment last week covering its five major brands: to gradually eliminate artificial preservatives, colors, and flavors from its products by the end of 2028. Among these, brands such as Artesano, Oroweat, and Rustik Oven will complete the transition first by the end of 2027, while brands like Sara Lee, Little Bites, and Thomas' English Muffins must meet the target by the end of 2028. The company claims to be the first in the baking industry to make such a commitment across such a broad product portfolio.