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A Year In Food Industry Upheaval: Trump, Tariffs and Titanium Dioxide
This year will go down in the history books as one marked by an unprecedented federal focus on the food industry, sparking strategic overhauls of, and a bit of panic within, Big Food operations; a flurry of state-level action against a plethora of synthetic ingredients; and the adoption of some new acronyms – UPFs and MAHA, just to name a few.
Truly Indian’s Clean Label Push Meets Tariff Pressure
Truly Indian is working to find its footing as a provider of better-for-you Indian meals and appetizers. But the emerging business has found itself in the middle of an unexpected battle: the impact of tariffs.
How To Ensure Quality Is Built Into Your Co-Man Contract
Quality issues can quickly kill an emerging brand. We recently spoke with a co-manufacturing specialist about how emerging brands can set themselves up to successfully scale within an outsourced manufacturing environment.
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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.
Seeding Its Future: Smackin’ Fuels Growth With Vertical Integration
Sunflower seed snack brand Smackin’ has prioritized flavor innovation and manufacturing control to position for long-term growth.
‘Non-UPF Verified’ Standard Aims to Rebuild Trust in Processed Foods
The Food Integrity Collective (FIC) unveiled the first iteration of its Non-UPF Verified standards during an exclusive webinar this week. Here’s a look at the standards for certification.
Spanish Co-Manufacturer Sets Roots In U.S., Acquires Fresca Foods
Spanish food company Cerealto has natural foods manufacturer Fresca Foods for an undisclosed amount, establishing its first U.S. foothold.
SupplySide Spotlights Protein Stacking, Creatine Revival and Clean Label Innovation
High-protein formulations remain in high demand. SupplySide Global brought an emphasis on how ingredients can support “protein maxing” and wellness goals with systems of inputs designed around metabolic and muscle health.
Chomps Pushes Production Partnerships With New Investment
Chomps is partnering with co-manufacturing partner Landmark Snacks to build a new production facility that will boost its capacity by 15%.
How Diaspora’s ‘Scrappy’ Growth Strategy Reeled In Padma Lakshmi
Diaspora Spice Co. unveiled one of its most high-profile collaborations to-date this month as the Indian and Sri Lankan-sourced business works to navigate the unpredictable tariff environment.
Woodland Gourmet Acquires International Spices
Specialty ingredient purveyor Woodland Gourmet announced today it has acquired International Spices, which creates “high-impact blends” for use in snacks, proteins and prepared foods.
McCormick Balances Tariff Pain with Demand for Reformulated Recipes
McCormick is caught in the middle of all of the current headwinds, but the true impact of all of those external forces have yet to be realized on the business, executive claim.
Can Paper Replace Plastic? KIND Pushes for Industry-wide Shift With Paper Wrapper Pilot
KIND Snacks is working to jumpstart the scale-up efforts of paper-based packaging materials and show a potential for these materials to succeed in the mainstream marketplace by sharing a look inside its ongoing pilot test.