News & Analysis on the Bakery and Snacks Industries
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FDA’s latest Request for Information (RFI) could reshape how gluten-containing ingredients are disclosed – raising new compliance questions for brands and offering clearer signals for consumers who rely on accurate labeling
Diet Trends
Fiber is making a comeback in snacks as gut health trends, GLP-1 use and clean-label demands reshape functional food innovation
The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans spotlight an inverted food pyramid, effectively sidelining MyPlate and sparking debate among nutrition experts and educators
News Bites
This week’s top stories show how nutrition policy debates, shifting views on processing and cocoa supply disruptions are reshaping formulation and sourcing decisions for CPG brands
As demand for natural sweeteners grows, Manus moves monk fruit production in the US
Recent policy moves reflect USDA’s broader direction toward nutrition-focused food assistance, domestic sourcing transparency and support of American agriculture
Consumers are more open to gene-edited foods when benefits are clear, transparent, and aligned with their values – offering CPG brands a roadmap to communicate innovation effectively
The fresh fruit producer plans to invest in fruit genetics and AI to boost its positioning in the healthy snacking segment
The standard includes ingredient criteria and processing intensity that align with nutrition research and food system realities
Spins data reveals how younger consumers are reimagining nutrition around functional benefits, global flavors and ingredient transparency