The Senate’s recent addition to the $23.1 billion agricultural appropriations bill imposes a four-month deadline for the FDA to establish an enforcement discretion policy, requiring the agency to provide Congress with a progress report after…

Biodiversity has emerged as a critical focus in sustainability initiatives, especially given that just nine crops—sugar cane, maize, rice, wheat, potatoes, soybeans, palm oil fruit, sugar beet, and cassava—account for two-thirds of global agricultural production,…

Over the past twenty years, consumers have shifted their perception of coffee from just a simple caffeine boost to a luxurious, experience-focused occasion, opening new avenues for growth for major food companies. Kraft Heinz is…

NEW YORK — Three years ago, Kelly and Brian Swette embarked on the journey of creating what is now known as the Awesome Burger, marking a surprising turn for the vegetarians who decided to reintroduce…

Kind aimed to transform the kids’ fruit snack market as it did with its bars, but this strategy did not succeed as anticipated. With sales of its Fruit Bites declining, the company is seizing the…

Although allulose has been available for some time, recent regulatory changes have given it a competitive edge in the market. In April, the FDA determined that this sweetener is exempt from labeling as “total sugars”…

This innovation may appeal to consumers seeking more natural sources of sweetness in chocolate and other food items. With tiger nut tubers offering this benefit along with additional nutrients and fiber, Strauss could experience a…

Making healthier liquid oils available as solid fats—utilizing only water and other clean-label additives—could be beneficial for food manufacturers currently relying on solid products high in saturated fat, like coconut oil. By reducing fat content,…

Despite efforts in the food industry to reduce fat and sugar content in products, consumers continue to consume excessive amounts of these ingredients. From 1999 to 2016, the average total fat intake increased, with half…

The incidence of food allergies has been steadily increasing. Currently, it is estimated that about 11% of adults are affected by food allergies, a figure that is expected to rise, as indicated by a recent…