Luckin Coffee Opens First US Stores; Lactalis Acquires General Mills' Yogurt Business
Key Takeaways
- Luckin Coffee opened its first US stores in New York after China success.
- Lactalis acquired General Mills' US yogurt business for $2.1B, gaining Yoplait.
- Moolec Science patents Piggy Sooy™ tech: soybeans producing over 20% animal protein.
- Lactalis reviews Yoplait ingredients amid health movement push in the US.
- AI accelerates novel food dossier preparation for EFSA submission by simulating performance.
Top Stories
Luckin Coffee opens first US stores in New York.
On June 30, 2025, Luckin Coffee opened its first two U.S. stores in New York, marking its expansion after surpassing Starbucks in China with over 24,000 stores globally.
Lactalis acquires General Mills' US yogurt business for $2.1B.
On June 30, 2025, Lactalis USA acquired General Mills’ U.S. yogurt business for $2.1 billion, gaining brands like Yoplait and a 20% share of the U.S. yogurt market.
Moolec Science patents Piggy Sooy™ tech for animal protein soybeans.
On June 30, 2025, Moolec Science announced a US patent for its Piggy Sooy™ technology, a soybean engineered to produce porcine hemeproteins, with initial trials showing over 20% animal protein content.
Lactalis reviews Yoplait ingredients amid health movement push.
Lactalis will review the ingredients of Yoplait and Go-Gurt, following calls for healthier food options in the US.
AI accelerates novel food dossier preparation for EFSA submission.
AI is accelerating novel food dossier preparation for EFSA submission by simulating ingredient performance and predicting consumer preferences.
Eat Well
Lion’s Mane mushroom gaining popularity for cognitive, emotional benefits.
Lion’s Mane mushroom, known as the “smart mushroom,” is gaining attention for its clinically shown cognitive and emotional health benefits, including enhanced memory and mood.
Ultra-processed foods linked to higher asthma risk in children.
A study found that children with high consumption of ultra-processed foods have almost four times the risk of developing asthma.
Lisbon hospitals offer more plant-based meals via ProVeg program.
Four major hospitals in Lisbon, Portugal, will offer more plant-based meals through ProVeg Portugal's Sustainable Meals program, which includes training and tailored recipes.
Industry Insights
Climate change reduces Greece's olive oil production, prices double.
Climate change is severely impacting Greece's olive oil production, leading to reduced yields and a doubling of global olive oil prices.
Camelina sativa bio-engineered to produce astaxanthin for farmed salmon.
Scientists bio-engineered the oilseed crop Camelina sativa to produce astaxanthin, a red pigment used to color farmed salmon, offering a commercially viable alternative to synthetic options.
Pastry automation industry empowers workforce with smart controls.
The pastry automation industry is empowering its workforce with smart controls and training programs to address the shortage of skilled bakers.
Global poultry market strong in 2025, faces tariff, HPAI uncertainty.
On June 30, 2025, RaboResearch reported that the global poultry market is strong in 2025, but faces uncertainty due to tariffs and HPAI, adjusting its global production forecast to 2%-2.5% growth.
Bühler opens Puffing Application Center for food, feed innovation.
On June 30, 2025, Bühler opened its Puffing Application Center in Uzwil, Switzerland, offering industrial-scale capabilities for food and feed producers to test and optimize puffed products.
Consumers seek high-quality proteins, pork trends up 34% since 2019.
Consumers are increasingly seeking high-quality proteins, including pork, for at-home dining, with ground pork sales increasing 34% since 2019.
Planetary SA acquires Libre Foods' fungi-based meat alternative assets.
On June 30, 2025, Planetary SA acquired the core assets of Libre Foods, a startup specializing in fungi-based meat alternatives, including its brand and Fungi.AI platform.
Alter Eco Foods focuses on regenerative agriculture, sustainability.
Alter Eco Foods CEO discussed the company's commitment to sustainability, focusing on regenerative agriculture and eliminating plastic from its supply chain, growing 20% in 2024.
Women in food industry face leadership, work-life, bias challenges.
A survey reveals that women in food and beverage management still face challenges, including the need for improved leadership development, better work-life balance support, and elimination of gender bias.
Catalina Crunch launches national ad campaign for protein snacks.
On June 30, 2025, Catalina Crunch launched its first national ad campaign, "The Bright Side of Better," to promote its rebrand and attract health-conscious consumers to its protein cereal and snack mix.
Nomad Foods launches Future Foods Lab for startup collaboration.
On June 30, 2025, Nomad Foods launched Future Foods Lab, an initiative to collaborate with start-ups for "breakthrough innovation," initially focusing on functional nutrition.
Canola futures climb after Canada scraps digital tax.
Canola futures climbed as much as 3.2% after Canada scrapped a digital tax to restart trade talks with the US, boosting hopes for continued supplies.
Century Pacific bids for Atlantic Natural Foods' plant-based assets.
On June 30, 2025, Century Pacific Food is the stalking-horse bidder in an auction for the assets of Atlantic Natural Foods, a US plant-based business that filed for bankruptcy.
Australian orange market projected to grow at 2.20% CAGR.
The Australian orange market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 2.20% between 2025 and 2034, driven by rising health awareness and exports.
Groups lobby Trump administration to continue funding the WTO.
On June 30, 2025, organizations lobbied the Trump administration to continue funding the World Trade Organization (WTO), highlighting its role in helping export growth reach $176 billion in 2024.
General Mills discontinues Honey Nut Cheerios Medley Crunch, more.
On June 30, 2025, General Mills, Inc. announced it is discontinuing three Cheerios products due to new product introductions.
Generic 1st 'SM' Future at 290.80 USD/T, up 0.80%.
On June 30, 2025, the Generic 1st 'SM' Future (SM1:COM) is trading at 290.80 USD/T, with a change of +0.80% at 11:26 AM EDT.
Soybean oil price at $53.08 (USD/lb), up 0.89%.
On June 30, 2025, the Generic 1st 'BO' Future (BO1:COM) soybean oil price is $53.08 (USD/lb), a 0.89% increase.
New on the Menu
Vegan meat substitute developed using sunflower flour.
Researchers in Brazil and Germany developed a vegan meat substitute from sunflower flour, offering high protein and healthy fats.
Trending Flavors
Sensient Flavors launches BioSymphony natural flavors via biotransformation.
Sensient Flavors & Extracts launched BioSymphony, a portfolio of natural flavors created through biotransformation, offering nuanced notes and cost savings.
Summer snack drops: Goldfish, Heinz, Orgain, Ritz, more.
Various limited-edition snack drops are timed with major summer events, including partnerships and themed treats from brands like Goldfish, Heinz, and Ritz.