The State of Global Food Systems: Resilience, Innovation, and Institutional Turbulence

Each week, Food Tank curates a selection of news stories that demand our attention—whether they inspire hope through innovation, ignite frustration over policy, or provoke curiosity about the future of…

Navigating the Safety Paradox: The Global Challenge of Sustainable Food Packaging

By the Food Safety Magazine Editorial Team As the global community accelerates its transition toward a circular economy, the packaging industry faces a daunting dual mandate: eliminate plastic waste while…

Anatomy of a Retail Disaster: The Global Fallout of the Swatch x Audemars Piguet ‘Royal Pop’ Launch

On May 16, the luxury watch world witnessed a spectacle that blurred the lines between high-end retail and public disorder. As Swatch stores flung their doors open to launch the…

From Campus Snacks to Corporate Giant: The Strategic Evolution of Utz Brands

For Howard Friedman, the current CEO of Utz Brands, the road to the executive suite began long before he ever walked into a boardroom. Decades ago, as a student at…

Grocery Inflation Rebounds: A Deep Dive into the April 2026 Price Surge

Executive Summary: The End of the Holding Pattern After months of relative stability, the American grocery landscape experienced a sharp and unexpected inflationary jolt in April 2026. Data released by…

The Green DevOps Revolution: How GitLab is Harmonizing AI Innovation with Climate Responsibility

In the rapidly evolving landscape of software development, GitLab stands as a cornerstone of the global digital infrastructure. Serving over half of the Fortune 500—including industry titans like Nvidia and…

The Strategic Pivot: How Texture and Clean Labels are Redefining the Ingredient Industry

The global food ingredients landscape is undergoing a tectonic shift. As consumer preferences pivot toward clean-label transparency, health-conscious formulations, and sophisticated sensory experiences, industry titans are racing to consolidate their…

Jack Link’s Appoints Industry Veteran Jeff Caswell as President of North America to Accelerate Growth

By Brett Dworski | May 14, 2026 In a significant leadership shakeup aimed at cementing its dominance in the competitive protein snack sector, Link Snacks—the parent company of the iconic…

The Physics of Survival: How Stiffening Cancer Cells Could Unlock the Next Frontier of Immunotherapy

In the high-stakes world of oncology, the battle against cancer is often framed in biological terms: genetic mutations, signaling pathways, and protein expression. However, a groundbreaking new study suggests that…

ABF Ingredients Announces Strategic Expansion with $65 Million Investment in Eau Claire, Wisconsin

In a significant move to bolster its footprint within the North American specialty ingredients market, ABF Ingredients (ABFI)—a division of the global conglomerate Associated British Foods plc—has announced plans to…