On July 1 and 3, 2025, Del Monte Foods filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in New Jersey, citing over $1 billion in debt and declining consumer demand. The company secured $912.5 million in financing to continue operations and is seeking a buyer.

On July 3, 2025, Danone acquired Kate Farms, a U.S.-based provider of plant-based, organic nutrition formulas available in over 1,400 hospitals nationwide.

Greggs Plc warned on July 2, 2025, that its full-year profit might be lower than last year due to high temperatures in June, which discouraged people from eating out and affected customer traffic and sales.

Grupo Bimbo aims to make 100% of its packaging recyclable, biodegradable or compostable by the end of 2025; as of 2024, 94% of its packaging was recyclable.

WH Group, the world’s largest pork processor, acquired Poland-based Pupil Foods through its European unit Morliny Foods and its Polish subsidiary Animex Foods to strengthen its presence in the European pet-food market.

Bakery tourism is rising, fueled by social media trends, with the global artisanal bakery market valued at $95 billion in 2022 and growing at over 30% annually.

The Ministry of Agriculture in Italy launched a 14 million euro tender for the 'Fruit and Vegetables in Schools' program for the 2025/2026 school year, aiming to encourage healthy eating habits among primary school students.

Nestlé USA will eliminate FD&C colors in its US food and beverage portfolio by mid-2026, aligning with its commitment to providing consumers with high-quality, nutritious foods and beverages.

On July 3, 2025, coffee prices fell due to Brazil's advancing coffee harvest, with the USDA forecasting a 2.5% increase in world coffee production in 2025/26.

The European Commission announced a new strategy to boost market access for novel foods by speeding up the approval process, which currently takes around 2.56 years.

India is considering allowing imports of processed GM US farm products like soybean meal and corn byproducts for animal feed as part of trade negotiations with the US.

Regional leaders agreed to expedite the removal of trade barriers to boost fruit and vegetable trade across Eastern and Southern Africa, aiming to address non-tariff barriers (NTBs) within six to 12 months.

The article discusses various food trends in Asia-Pacific, including RTC (Ready-To-Cook) pastes, cultured meat, AI in food production, and healthier food innovations.

With the December 1, 2025, deadline approaching, UK food companies face pressure to fulfill cage-free egg pledges, with 82% of the UK egg industry having transitioned to cage-free production by March 2025.

IBIEducate, part of the International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE), will be held Sept. 13-17 in Las Vegas to address the baking industry's challenges, including food safety, AI, and sustainability.

Kervan USA, a Turkish candy manufacturer, is expanding its U.S. operations with a $20 million packaging and manufacturing facility in Lehigh Valley, PA, expected to open next year.

Tanzania is considering shifting from maize to fruit farming to increase income potential, given the fluctuating prices and unpredictable weather patterns associated with maize, generating $2.32 billion from fruit and legume exports in 2025.

Researchers are exploring the use of rice in beer brewing to improve flavor and extract yield, with studies showing that rice can enhance flavor profiles, potentially shorten fermentation time, and extend shelf life.

On July 2, 2025, Teton Waters Ranch introduced three new 100% grass-fed and -finished beef products at Whole Foods Market: classic hot dogs, frozen burger patties, and breakfast sausage patties.

Windset Farms is preparing for the Organic Produce Summit (OPS) in Monterey, California, on July 9-10, 2025, showcasing its expanded organic offerings, including tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers.

Carnal, founded by Michelin-trained chefs, launched a meat snack line on July 2, 2025, with two products: Black Truffle & Black Garlic Beef Sticks and Umami Cut Beef Jerky.

Mission Produce, Inc. will exhibit its organic avocados and mangos at the Organic Produce Summit (OPS) in Monterey, Calif., from July 9-10, 2025, highlighting the growth in the organic produce category.

The recent heat wave and rains in Ontario have boosted the volume of organic greens, with Pfenning's Organic Farms now supplying various lettuce, spinach, kale, and chard varieties.

1440 Foods' Pure Protein brand is launching its new 14-count Popped Crisps Snack Pack exclusively at Costco starting July 7 through September, featuring 10–12 g of protein and 150 calories or less per snack.

Bimbo Bakeries' Ball Park Buns launched its new Ball Park Butter Buns on July 2, 2025, including hamburger and hot dog bun varieties with a rich, buttery flavor.

On July 3, 2025, FSIS issued a public health alert for RIVERBEND RANCH Original and Jalapeño Beef Sticks due to potential plastic contamination, distributed online and nationwide, including Puerto Rico.

AESAN alerted consumers about Royne's 'Cono de Vainilla Special Line 0% azúcares añadidos' ice cream cones, sold in multiple autonomous communities, due to undeclared gluten.

Published on July 3, 2025, the article explores the use of AI in enhancing food safety, including contaminant detection and adaptive learning systems.

Slow Food requests that imported products into the EU be subject to the same pesticide regulations as those in production within the EU, focusing on mirror clauses and double standards applied to imported food.

This Bloomberg newsletter from July 3, 2025, discusses how food companies are exploring 'insetting' to combat climate change by reducing their indirect emissions.

GlobalData identifies ingredients like chia seeds, Chinese jujube, plum, and quinoa for 'mindful snacking' and mascarpone cheese and mochi for indulgent treats, offering opportunities for confectioners.

On July 3, 2025, Icon Foods published an article discussing reduced-sugar candy formulation using ingredients like allulose, stevia, monk fruit, and isomalt, projecting a 7.5% CAGR for the category over the next five years.

Japan reduced commercial food waste by 58% to 2.31 million tons, advancing toward its 2030 goal of 100% waste reduction.