McCormick shakes up innovation strategy and expands crushed pepper portfolio
The flavor and spice giant follows up the success of its crushed jalapeno pepper with Hatch Chile Pepper and Thai Style Chili Pepper
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Grocery shoppers remain resilient in 2025 despite economic headwinds, FMI reports
In-store grocery and online trips are on the rise, as consumers shop across channels to find the best deals amid tariff and inflation concerns
Food tech company achieves natural dye breakthrough with Ginkgo Bioworks’ help
The rush to replace synthetic food dyes will require innovative ingredients and investment in product development, with food technologies offering a solution to supply chain constraints
Allergen-free foods: Why clear labeling is crucial to tapping into trend
Food and beverage manufacturers must know the difference between voluntary and mandatory allergen labeling to ensure consumers understand their exposure risk
Pretzel Day with a twist: Salty snack brands navigate slowdown and tariffs
Pretzel Day will be different for the bakery industry this year, with tariffs making even small brands like Uncle Jerry’s rethink its business strategy
‘Snacking is the next frontier,’ Instant smoothie brand Kencko launches fiber-rich treats
US instant smoothie brand Kencko’s crunchy fruit snaps meets consumer demand for clean label, convenient and healthy snacks
Reaching Net Zero
Consumers take charge of climate change with green products amid government inaction
Gen Z and Millennials demand the government and CPG companies address climate change proactively and boost transparency, while older generations gravitate to tried-and-true sustainable messages around reducing, reusing and recycling, NielsenIQ reports
AI-powered CPG startup raises $11m to predict next big food trend
CPG and AI company Starday is using AI to reduce research and development time, while identifying untapped areas of whitespace for innovation
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Health-food donut? Baked goods startup finds sweet spot with allulose
Allulose is a popular sweetener in the burgeoning better-for-you baked goods category, with brands like Planet Bake, Drumroll and others using the ingredient to reduce or eliminate sugar
Trump’s ‘zero-sum game’ on trade reshapes global food and beverage supply chains
The Trump administration’s trade and health policies are complicating supply chains in several key areas, requiring CPG companies to take a proactive approach to maintain market share and margins