Peach Cobbler Factory is transforming the comfort food landscape by expanding beyond its famous desserts to introduce hearty savory cobblers that feature flavors like chicken, turkey, and Italian beef, all wrapped in flaky, biscuit-like crusts. The chain has strategically extended its operating hours at numerous locations to serve from 11 a.m. to midnight, capturing both […]

In a strategic move reshaping the European bakery landscape, Barcelona-based Europastry has sold a 20% stake to CriteriaCaixa, the investment arm of La Caixa Foundation. The deal, announced on March 31, 2025, involves a substantial capital increase valued at €300 million to fuel the company’s ambitious growth trajectory. This partnership marks a significant milestone for […]

Mystery Flavour Fondant Fancies have emerged as a delightful revolution in British baking, transforming the traditional petit four-style treat into an interactive guessing game that excites the palate. These reimagined classic British desserts maintain their elegant appearance—small square cakes with jam or marzipan, topped with buttercream and enrobed in fondant icing—while concealing unexpected flavor combinations […]

Krispy Kreme has joined forces with Post Consumer Brands to introduce a nostalgic treat that will transport doughnut lovers back to their childhood breakfast tables. The Fruity Pebbles Milk Original Glazed® Doughnut marks the first collaboration between these iconic brands, available for just four days from April 3-6, 2025. This limited-edition creation features Krispy Kreme’s […]

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s proposed budget cuts to the EPA and FDA have raised serious concerns among food safety advocates across the nation. These potential reductions could significantly impact how our food is monitored and regulated, potentially undermining decades of progress in consumer protection. The proposed 50% cut to EPA funding would drastically reduce chemical […]

The recent wave of layoffs at the Food and Drug Administration has sent shockwaves through the public health sector. Effective April 1, 2025, the FDA has cut 170 staff members from the Office of Inspections and Investigations, part of a larger 10,000-worker reduction across the Department of Health and Human Services. These cuts, implemented following […]

Dublin-based food producer Greencore has announced a landmark acquisition of UK-headquartered Bakkavor in a deal valued at £1.2 billion. The cash-and-stock transaction offers Bakkavor shareholders 85 pence in cash plus 0.604 Greencore shares for each Bakkavor share they own, representing a significant 33% premium over Bakkavor’s share price from March 13, 2025. This strategic merger […]

The culinary landscape has been brightened by the recent recognition of Sal Pasciuto, who’s been honored as Professional of the Year for 2025 by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide for his exceptional contributions to food service. Announced on April 2, 2025, this prestigious accolade celebrates Pasciuto’s remarkable career spanning from executive pastry chef to his current […]

Badel 1862, Croatia’s premier spirits producer, has made a strategic acquisition of Agrolaguna and Vinarija Novigrad from Fortenova Group, marking a significant milestone in the country’s wine industry. The purchase agreement, signed on March 31, 2025, transforms Badel into Croatia’s largest wine producer with an impressive portfolio spanning all major wine regions. This acquisition aligns […]

Sonoco’s landmark acquisition of Eviosys for $3.9 billion marks a defining moment in the global packaging industry. This strategic move has established Sonoco as the worldwide leader in metal packaging, particularly in food cans and aerosol containers. The December 2024 transaction aligns perfectly with Sonoco’s portfolio transformation strategy, culminating in the rebranding of Eviosys as […]