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HHS Proposes Mandatory GRAS Notifications, Advances Federal UPF Definition
The HHS proposed significant changes to the federal food regulatory framework that could have broad implications for packaged food manufacturers and ingredient suppliers.
Khloud Doubles Down on Functional Snacking With Walmart-Exclusive Collagen Protein Chips
Khloé Kardashian’s snack startup is betting the future of functional foods extends beyond protein.
Indulgence, Reengineered: The Rise of Functional Desserts – Spate Q3 2026
The Q3 Functional Desserts report from Spate reveals growing interest in familiar favorites reimagined around protein, alternative ingredients, and evolving dietary needs. Some of the most intriguing signals are coming from unexpected combinations: high-protein brownies are up more than 400% year over year, while emerging takes on classic cheesecakes are posting triple-digit growth.
Bakeful Tops 4,000 Doors as Target Backs Clean Label Baked Goods
In a world where protein-maxxing seems to know no limits, Tony Davis, founder and CEO of better-for-you baked goods platform Bakeful, is betting on clean label, permissible indulgence – without added functional benefits.
THE CPG INSIDER WEEKLY
This week, we’re checking out the latest samples from the BevNET canteen fridge, twirling towards innovation with Goodles, and popping off with some poppin’ booze balls. Hey, what more could you ask for?
Once Upon a Farm Builds Post-IPO Momentum with 42% Sales Growth, Raised Outlook
Once Upon a Farm is raising its full-year outlook for the second consecutive quarter since going public as expanded retail distribution, innovation and stronger consumer engagement continue to fuel growth.
Post Holdings’ Portfolio Shuffle Can’t Offset Core Segment Declines
The impact of multiple acquisitions and divestitures, as well as changes to SNAP benefits and lingering inflation, led to a muddled outlook during Post Holdings’ third quarter earnings, released today.
Plantible Nets $35M To Scale Rubi Protein Platform
Plantible has secured $35 million in funding to expand operations and “quintuple annual production” of its Rubi Protein ingredient.
New Products: Goodles Goes Twirly, Mango Habanero Jams
In this week’s notable new products roundup, Mango Habanero jams galore, Copenhagen, Denmark-based Wasted Pasta brings its upcycled products to the U.S., and Big Spoon Roasters teams up with Burlap & Barrel.
Plant-Based Meat Weakness Persists as Beyond Meat Leans on Europe
Beyond Meat, also known as Beyond The Plant Protein Company, posted another quarter marked by net revenue declines and lower volume of goods sold across all business segments.






