As consumers increasingly prioritize health, the food industry is undergoing significant changes due to a rising demand for recognizable, natural ingredients and a widespread aversion to artificial sweeteners, flavors, and colors. This shift presents manufacturers…

Clean labels have transitioned from being a trend to becoming a standard in the food industry. New food companies are entering the market with built-in clean label credentials, while established brands face pressure to adapt,…

With the acquisition of Reckitt Benckiser’s food division, McCormick is expanding its portfolio of spice and seasoning brands, further solidifying its reputation as a premier destination for enhancing the flavor of various dishes. As major…

As an increasing number of consumers shift their focus from the center aisles of grocery stores to their periphery, consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands are seizing various opportunities to capture consumer attention. Recently, CPG growth…

Food is often regarded as an inelastic commodity, meaning that demand remains relatively stable even when prices increase. This stability arises from the fact that food expenditures constitute a small fraction of a household’s total…

Lead contamination remains a persistent issue in spices imported into the United States. Recently, excessive levels of lead were detected in Indian turmeric shipped by Spices USA, and similar problems have been reported with spices…

Ocean Spray provided purified xyloglucans and partially funded the research. A prebiotic derived from cranberry skins could represent a profitable way for the cranberry juice producer to utilize a waste product, contingent on the identification…

Flavor houses are consistently ahead of the curve when it comes to discovering new flavors and spices for the U.S. market. With millennials showing a penchant for adventurous tastes, snack producers are beginning to innovate…

The U.S. hot sauce market has expanded significantly and diversified, as companies explore various chili pepper varieties from different regions, including habanero, ghost pepper, and chipotle, along with an array of fruity flavors. Additionally, a…

Ketchup has faced increasing competition in a diversifying condiments aisle for several years, contending with hot sauces, barbecue sauces, chili sauces, and various types of ketchup. In the United States, while major brands like Heinz…