Ingredients
The materials, flavours and formulations behind the next product cycle.
New York poised to become first state to close food ingredient ‘loophole’ criticized by RFK Jr
If approved, the bill would ban three additives and require safety data when companies determine that an ingredient is safe.
Quality vs quantity: Food makers face tradeoffs when choosing protein source
Ingredient supplier ADM is helping manufacturers bulk up their offerings while shedding light on the pros and cons of soy, pea and dairy.
Leftovers: Clif chews on energy bites | Jimmy Dean bulks up protein offerings
The snack bar brand wants to deepen its presence in the energy space, while craft brewer Dogfish Head bets big on RTD.
Mondelēz rethinks chocolate innovation as high cocoa prices linger
The Toblerone maker is selling more bars with fillings like caramel and nougat while expanding its premium lineup even as commodity costs have come down from record highs.
Senate Democrats push to ‘break up’ the meat industry
A proposal aimed at lowering consumer grocery prices would force companies like Tyson and Cargill to choose between beef, poultry and pork production.
Leftovers: PepsiCo launches protein-packed Doritos | Jack’s Link meat snacks go clean-label
The snacking giant is positioning its portfolio to meet demand for functional ingredients, while Nate’s Honey sweetens nut butters and fruit spreads.
Why Keurig is finally introducing its own coffee after nearly 30 years
The homebrewing system is hoping its namesake brew will attract more consumers to the brand and tap into demand for premium products.
Leftovers: Johnsonville cracks open Dr Pepper sausage | Founders taps TikTok for first RTD cocktail
The meat producer is linking with the soda giant for an unusual collaboration, while Glen Powell’s Smash Kitchen enters the snack aisle.
How Coca-Cola plans to build more billion-dollar brands
The soda giant is focused on scaling regional offerings under incoming CEO Henrique Braun.
Hershey taps into gummy, ‘swicy’ trends with new Jolly Rancher
The 77-year-old hard candy brand has rapidly grown sales by expanding into new categories such as gummies, ropes and freeze-dried.
Impossible Foods CEO to step down
Peter McGuinness worked to reframe the narrative around plant-based meat, saying the category was "mismarketed and mislaunched.".
West Virginia artificial dye ban temporarily blocked by court
The ruling is a setback for the “Make America Healthy Again” movement, which has pushed ingredient restrictions in states.
Taste no longer trumps all: How functional foods are changing the rules on flavor
As wellness culture is shaping everyday choices, people are more willing to trade indulgence for ingredients that promise health benefits, writes Patricia Manos of Curion.
Cheetos, Doritos go colorless as PepsiCo launches versions without artificial dyes
The options, which are launching under a new Simply NKD line, come as the food and beverage giant aims to reimagine core brands and expand choices for health-conscious consumers.
Hershey closes LesserEvil acquisition as it looks to ‘lead the future of snacking’
The purchase of the better-for-you puffs and popcorn maker comes as the confectionery giant aims to grow its salty snacks division to 20% of revenue during the next decade.
Leftovers: Kraft bakes up Apple Pie Mac and Cheese | Tillamook blends mayo and butter into ‘Butternaise’
The snack giant said its Thanksgiving-inspired launch is “the beginning of more shockingly delicious innovations," while Boston Beer's cannabis cocktail brand gets into gummies.
