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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.
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.
Laoban Tests New Growth Recipe With Bachan’s Collaboration
Asian frozen food brand Laoban teamed up with Japanese BBQ sauce slinger Bachan’s for its first-ever collaborative product launch, a limited-edition iteration of its newly-launched Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken.
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New Products: Fishwife Partners With Bixby Chocolate; FULFIL Goes Big
In this week’s notable new products roundup, Fishwife teams up with Bixby to create dark chocolate sardines, FULFIL Nutrition unveils its biggest protein bar yet, and Bumpin’ Blends joins forces with lifestyle influencer Caitlin Covington.
‘Tinned Fish 3.0’: BELA Evolves For the Modern Age
After 28 years on grocery store shelves, and ahead of expanding its product line later this year, BELA this week unveiled its first-ever brand refresh along with a revamped website that enables consumers to order directly from the company.
Inside Rotten’s BFY Take on Nerds Gummy Clusters
After making a name for itself with lower-sugar gummy worms and ‘90s gross-out culture-inspired branding over the past 15 months, Rotten is expanding its portfolio with the launch of Gummy Cruncheez, a better-for-you take on the wildly popular (and successful) Nerds Gummy Clusters. The new innovation, a gummy ring covered in tart candy pieces, is… Read more »
Inside Supergut’s Target-ed Sampling Strategy
Supergut founder Marc Washington understands that fiber-focused food has garnered a bad rap over the years. His response? Give consumers another taste.
Fancy Food: Southeast Asian Flavor; Clean Label Snack Innovation
The final Winter Fancy Food Show kicked off at the Las Vegas Convention Center on Sunday and while the atmosphere on the show floor was slow to start, exhibitors showed off a taste of what’s next in global flavors, better-for-you snacking and more.
Specialty Food Association to Replace Winter Fancy Food Show With New Calif. Event
The Specialty Food Association announced that – after a nearly five-decade run – a new event, Winter FancyFaire*, will take its place in San Diego next year with a reimagined format that includes opportunities for earlier-stage innovation and interactive experiences.
New Products: Dave’s Killer Bread Goes Deeper into Snacking, Magic Spoon Does High Fiber
In this week’s new products gallery, Dave’s Killer Bread officially rolls out a snack previewed last year at Expo West, Belgian Boys and Issei gear up for Valentine’s Day, and Magic Spoon partners with Whole Foods to launch a high-fiber cereal.
‘We’re Not A Plant-Based Company:’ Meati CEO Talks Breakfast, Distribution and Being Practical About Alt-Proteins
Meati has been on a winding, hazardous decade-long road to defining its place in the market. But in moving beyond its original “mushroom root” positioning, the brand may have finally found itself.
2025 Trend Heat Check: Collabs Catch Fire, Alt-Cocoa Cools
What’s in and what is on its way out for packaged food in 2025? A panel of industry experts weighed in on what trends are hot, which are simmering and which ones are cooling off.
TikTok On The Chopping Block: How To Prepare For A Ban
The Supreme Court is expected to rule soon on a potential TikTok ban in the U.S. that would pose significant challenges for packaged food and beverage brands relying on the platform to reach its 170 million American users. How would a TikTok ban affect the consumer packaged goods industry? And how can brands prepare now?