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Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte returns to US for 2025 with new pecan oatmilk drinks
Starbucks’ Pumpkin Spice Latte returns on 26 August 2025, accompanied by the new Pecan Oatmilk Cortado, returning seasonal drinks, and autumn food items.
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Keurig Dr Pepper announces $18bn acquisition of JDE Peet’s
Keurig Dr Pepper is acquiring JDE Peet’s for $18bn and will create two independent companies. The move underscores the importance of supply chain focus and portfolio strategy in the global coffee and beverage sector.
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FDA warns consumers not to eat potentially radioactive shrimp sold at Walmart
The FDA has recalled Walmart’s Great Value raw frozen shrimp amid fears of radioactive caesium-137 contamination linked to shipments from Indonesian supplier BMS Foods.
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McDonald’s digital transformation accelerates with AI, cloud platforms and loyalty focus
McDonald’s accelerates its digital transformation with AI-powered kitchens, cloud systems and loyalty schemes designed to improve efficiency and customer engagement.
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The measurable impact of AI on food safety
Go beyond the hype of AI in food safety. This deep dive reveals where the real, immediate ROI lies: in automating compliance and unlocking the power of your existing data.
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Dollar General recalls instant coffee across 48 states over glass contamination
Dollar General has recalled three lots of Clover Valley instant coffee from stores nationwide after a customer reported possible glass fragments.
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MIT scientists create new fortification method to combat global nutrient deficiency
The new fortification method aims to boost nutrients like iron and iodine in food and drink without altering taste or texture.
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Plant-based U-turn: Daniel Humm to reintroduce meat at New Yorks Eleven Madison Park
Chef Daniel Humm makes a major U-turn at Eleven Madison Park, reintroducing meat to the formerly all-vegan menu. Discover what this means for the future of the plant-based food industry.
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Asthma drug shows strong promise as breakthrough food allergy treatment
Northwestern study finds asthma drug Zileuton nearly eliminates food-induced anaphylaxis in mice entirely by targeting a newly discovered immune pathway.
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FDA issues Class II recall over mislabelled NuNaturals sweeteners
FDA upgrades NuNaturals sweetener recall to Class II after label mix-up involving stevia and monk fruit products.
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Ultra-processed foods make up over half of US calorie intake, CDC finds
New CDC data reveals US diets are dominated by ultra-processed foods, especially among children, though consumption has dipped slightly in recent years.
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Cornell scientists develop algae-based blue dye to replace synthetic food colourants
The new algae-derived blue dye offers food producers a vibrant and stable alternative to synthetic colourants and emulsifiers.
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Precision fermentation unlocks safe, nutritious brewed chicken protein for pet food
A new study shows precision fermentation can safely produce brewed chicken protein, offering a novel and sustainable pet food ingredient.
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Metal contamination sparks Class I recall of over 1,000 pounds of ground beef
Ada Valley is urgently recalling its frozen ready-to-eat ground beef due to metal contamination, affecting shipments in five US states.
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FSMA 204, psychoactive compounds and more: food safety insights from IAFP 2025
As IAFP 2025 draws to a close, New Food’s Assistant Editor Ben Cornwell highlights four key sessions that shaped this year’s vital food safety discussions.
