Category: Industry NEWS

The initiative to enhance vitamin D levels is a key component of Kellogg’s broader strategy. The company has also reduced sugar content in Coco Pops by 40%, lowered sodium levels, and launched new organic and…

Ocean Spray is striving to provide scientific evidence for the claimed benefits of cranberries, distancing the findings from mere hearsay. While cranberry supplements currently fall outside the FDA’s regulatory scope, many already assert benefits related…

Food manufacturers are facing increasing pressure to simplify their ingredient lists, as consumers are increasingly rejecting products with numerous chemical-sounding components. According to the Food Marketing Institute’s 2017 Grocery Shopper Trends, 59% of shoppers prefer…

The implications of this ruling could reverberate throughout the coffee industry, both in California and beyond. Coffee roasters have argued that reducing acrylamide levels is unfeasible without impacting the beverage’s flavor, and they maintain that…

Hershey’s recent initiatives are part of its ongoing efforts to create a more sustainable cocoa system. In collaboration with Cargill since 2014, the company has been educating cocoa growers in the Ivory Coast about sustainable…

As the movement toward the legalization of recreational marijuana progresses—at least 12 states are contemplating legalizing it this year—the influence of cannabis edibles on the food and beverage sector is poised to be significant. Once…

Vegan diets are gaining popularity, with 6% of Americans now identifying as vegan, a significant increase from just 1% in 2014, as reported by Top Trends in Prepared Foods. The movement towards plant-based eating is…

Carrageenan, a commonly utilized and popular emulsifier, remains a contentious ingredient. Both consumers and researchers have raised concerns that it may lead to inflammation and gastrointestinal issues. While some studies have established connections between carrageenan…

Adding actual sparkles to beverages like beer or Prosecco, as well as to sweet treats such as cupcakes and cookies, makes some sense; however, incorporating glitter into savory dishes seems more whimsical. Glitter evokes childlike…

Tree nuts are packed with nutrients and provide a healthy source of fats, making them a delicious and nutritious addition to bars, cereals, gluten-free products as a grain substitute, and dairy-free plant-based milks. Recently, they…