IFT’s proposed Codex Alimentarius framework seeks to create a science-based approach for evaluating food’s role in chronic disease risk, moving beyond simplistic classifications such as ultra-processed foods. Join members of IFT’s Codex and Science & Policy team this afternoon at 12 p.m. CT for an interactive Community Conversation on the proposal’s implications for global nutrition policy.

Health Canada has issued a Letter of No Objection for Rhiza mycoprotein, allowing California-based BMC Ingredients to sell its mycelium ingredient in that market. The ruling covers use as an alternative protein and dietary fiber source across animal protein, meat and dairy alternative products. 

Cargill Ventures has a portfolio of just under 30 companies, including alt-cocoa maker Voyage Foods, three cultivated meat firms, and one making microbial seed coatings that remove CO₂ from the atmosphere. In this interview, head Erin VanLanduit discusses its pickup in investment and its strategy.

MyForest Foods is placing its mycelium-based MyBacon on shelves at Wegmans Food Markets this month, adding one of the most selective grocery chains in the United States to the product’s retail footprint. MyBacon recorded 74.8% growth over the 52 weeks ending June 14, 2026.

The multinational Salina project has kicked off with €7 million in funding from the EU to create scalable macroalgae cultivation systems and develop high-value products for the food and other sectors. A new project aims to leverage the EU’s seaweed reserves to build marine biorefineries.

Chilled meat spoils quickly, but eco-friendly chitosan hydrogels offer a promising packaging fix. Thanks to built-in antibacterial and antioxidant properties, these hydrogels protect quality and track freshness, though scaling up requires lower costs and clearer safety rules.

The number of grocery products sold in the U.S. dropped by nearly 2% year over year in June, marking the fifth month in a row where the industry recorded negative unit growth, according to an analysis from Bain & Company and NielsenIQ released Thursday.