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What The New Non-UPF Verified Standard Means for Brands
The Food Integrity Collective (FIC) officially released its version one standard for the new Non-UPF Verified program today, allowing the industry to understand what guardrails may steer the future of the food system and how brands can comply.
‘A Lobster Trap’ for Chemicals: Critics Slam New Efforts To Close GRAS Loophole
Politicians and Big Food have taken initial steps to influence the future of the GRAS process, and their efforts have immediately drawn criticism as industry watchdogs.
TikTok and Tariffs Stoke Supply Chain Tension
Between TikTok’s influence, tariff impacts and the MAHA movement, innovating across the CPG landscape is more complex than ever. We spoke with a range of stakeholders during SupplySide Global to see how they are navigating ever-changing demands and constraints.
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This Saves Lives Goes ‘All In’ On New Brand With A Fresh $4M
Kristen Bell’s snack brand, f.k.a. This Saves Lives, is now All In Foods. The company emerged with its new moniker this month alongside announcing a fresh, $4 million cash infusion.
Kettle & Fire Co-founder Wants To Modernize Food Testing
There is a growing push to hold the food industry to higher traceability and transparency standards. One startup believes it can push the industry forward while creating a “virtuous cycle” between transparency to increased revenue.
Is Vegan Cheese In Crisis Or Just Finding Its Footing?
Are plant-based cheese alternatives having an existential crisis after one of the biggest cheesemakers refocused its approach to the category?
Sensient Warns Of ‘Finite’ Natural Colors Supply
Food coloring, flavoring and extract producer Sensient published a notice warning the industry that current regulatory pressure to phase out synthetic food colors could result in supply shortages.
Can Fonio Be The Next ‘Miracle Grain’? Yes, If There’s Enough
It started with a simple bag of grain. Later that grain was processed into chips. But the fun really ramped up when Yolélé turned fonio into a limited-edition beer.
Beyond Good Finds ‘Skeptical Optimism’ In Facing 47% Tariff
Entrepreneurs navigate internal crises everyday. But with the economic climate continuing to mount external pressures and political sucker punches flowing from Washington, D.C., identifying obstacles early and understanding the full context has become an essential element for keeping any upstart business alive.
Ultraprocessed Food: The Food Industry’s Approach
Ultraprocessed foods (UPF) – the not yet defined, but increasingly controversial group of products that account for roughly 70% of the U.S. food supply – are under researchers’ microscopes, caught up in industry review and on the regulatory chopping block all at once.
Dress It Up Launches Two SKUs, Backed By New Funding
A slow and steady growth strategy is Dress It Up Dressing’s secret sauce as it works to capture the “sleepy” salad dressing category, said founder and CEO Sophia Maroon.
Daily Briefing (Insiders Only): How General Mills Is Testing New Ideas
How is General Mills bulking up its innovation pipeline? A new brand by the conglomerate – Lofty Eats – appeared to be gearing up to launch a full set of protein-enhanced foods made from a handful of natural-leaning ingredients.
Hershey Hedges Against Cocoa Constraints As It Eyes Price-Pack Innovation
The Hershey Company beat analyst revenue and earnings expectations at a time when chocolate makers in particular are facing a constrained supply chain and consumer spending environment.





