The 17th Annual Food and Health Survey conducted by IFIC offers a revealing snapshot of consumer attitudes and behaviors towards food and shopping as of early 2022. Today’s shoppers are navigating heightened stress levels and…

Last week, the FDA announced that tagatose—a naturally occurring yet uncommon sugar—must be labeled as Added Sugars when used as a food ingredient. Bonumose, a sweetener manufacturer that produces tagatose through a simplified process utilizing…

As companies focused on producing cell-based meat continue to secure funding, develop prototypes, and enhance their technologies, they are nearing the point of launching their products. This raises an important question: What should these products…

Last week, nearly 16,000 attendees flocked to Chicago for the 25th Sweets & Snacks Expo, where renowned food brands like Hershey, PepsiCo, and Mondelēz International showcased their latest and signature products through impressive displays and…

Bacon is a food that ignites intense enthusiasm. Numerous plant-based and alternative meat producers have attempted to develop a convincing bacon substitute, yet achieving the right flavor, texture, mouthfeel, and appearance akin to real meat…

As consumers increasingly seek natural and healthier alternatives to sugar, Joywell Foods has identified a less conventional option. The company employs a proprietary microbial fermentation process to replicate sweet proteins derived from rare tropical fruits…

Executives from Firmenich and DSM are framing their agreement as “a merger of equals,” even though DSM’s shareholders will hold the majority of the new company’s equity, and its leaders will occupy many key positions.…

The conflict in the plant-based meat industry has escalated significantly. The original lawsuit initiated in 2017 included serious allegations, and as the case progressed through the judicial system, it has been marked by claims of…

RXBar A.M. maintains the “No B.S.” philosophy that defines the brand’s signature clean-label energy bar, but it is intended to enhance, rather than replace, the original, according to company representatives. Eileen Flaherty, senior brand manager…

Mission Barns is poised to make its debut. The company boasts a new 32,000-square-foot headquarters and production facility in San Francisco. It has developed a method to produce fat from animal cells quickly and at…