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Brightfield Group’s August 2026 report examines how sweetener preferences are translating into consumer behavior, social conversation and emerging product opportunities. Refined sugar is losing share of sweetener-related snack discussions, while natural and alternative options are gaining attention, although the motivations and perceptions surrounding each vary considerably.

California-based school meal provider Revolution Foods has acquired Ardella’s, a five decade-old maker of pizzas and burritos primarily sold to K-12 schools. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Fitting somewhere on the “swicy” spectrum, Talkback promises to deliver “the world’s most interesting flavors in the humble shortbread cookie.”

Grenade, the U.K.’s leading protein brand, is aiming to spark a flavor-forward revolution in the U.S. market.

This week, we’re checking out the latest samples from the BevNET canteen fridge, keeping our SKUs sharp with Amara Organic Foods, and getting seriously jacked with Jacked Granny. Hey, what more could you ask for?

Walmart reported that “strong” unit volume growth helped drive mid-single digit improvement for its grocery business in the retailer’s Q2 FY 2027 earnings report this week.

Gopuff is leaning further into private label, expanding its Crave Shoppe and Basically brands with a wave of new snacks, baked goods and beverages while introducing seasonal products for the first time.

At Newtopia Now 2026, food brands leaned deeper into seed-oil-free, clean fats and authentic flavors from South Asia and the Middle East.

In this week’s notable new products roundup, Duncan Hines partners with Peanuts on a limited-edition collection of baking mixes, Cheetos gears up for Halloween with Sweet Phantom Heat puffs and Sourmilk unveils its first flavored Greek yogurt product.

Supply chain risks are increasingly going to the seed level. While co-manufacturers, freight movers and retailers all play a part in getting a product to shelf, the core crops that make your product unique could just make or break the business.