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Noodles & Company lifts outlook after strong quarter
Noodles & Company boosts its annual outlook after a strong quarter with 10.3% same-store sales growth and higher traffic.
Lettuce recall exposes food traceability flaws
A recent lettuce recall highlights critical food traceability flaws, exposing gaps in safety systems before FDA rules take effect in 2028.
Egg deal hinged on contract trust figures
Major egg producers settle $3.3M case over contract trust violations affecting nationwide prices and food safety standards.
Private-label record, Brazil tariffs, PFAS to Congress
Private label record market share of 23.8% shows national brand loyalty collapsing. Learn what this means for retailers and consumers today.
McCormick seals $44.8B Unilever deal contracts to shift
The McCormick Unilever deal, worth $44.8 billion, will reshape the flavor market, letting buyers renegotiate contracts before the mid‑2027 closing.
General Mills reports loss as McCormick gains
General Mills reports a 5% net sales drop in fiscal 2026, shifting strategy to protein and clean-label products amid market challenges.