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News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology05-Nov-2025
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TOP HEADLINES
Supreme Court to decide fate of Trump tariffs – and rising cost of coffee, beef
MAGA mutiny in the US Senate aims to block tariffs on Brazil in effort to lower food costs... Read more
7,000-plus truckers blocked by English requirement add to supply chain stress
Executive order places non-English speaking commercial drivers out of service... Read more
PROMOTIONAL FEATURE: MORINAGA MILK INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
Memory critical care: The next frontier in cognitive health
As consumer awareness around cognitive health increases, new solutions arise to blend safety, performance and commercial viability. How can probiotics redefine the future of functional foods?... Read more
The Every Company closed $55 million in Series D to make alt proteins ‘accessible to everyone’
The producer of animal-free egg whites and egg white proteins plans to scale to the mass market, starting with Walmart... Read more
Danone’s east-meets-west strategy for gut health and longevity
Modern science drives Danone’s innovations, yet the company is also looking to ancient traditions around the world to understand how different cultures nurture gut health... Read more
Crunch, cream, contrast: Texture takes the spotlight in 2026
Forget flavor fatigue – next year will be all about how snacks feel. From crisp layers to creamy centers, texture is fast becoming the biggest lever of indulgence and loyalty... Read more
Private sector steps in as USDA funds partial SNAP benefits
With federal resources stretched thin, private and retail sector efforts grow critical to sustaining access and demand across SNAP shoppers... Read more
Justin Gold’s second act: Back at Justin’s after Hormel sell-off
Nut butter pioneer hopes to recapture the entrepreneurial spark that made his snack company a category trailblazer... Read more
5 meat snack innovations at NACS 2025
The tradeshow featured hundreds of innovative new products at the Cool New Snacks preview room... Read more
Mondelez rethinks new product development and distribution strategy as US consumers cut back on snacks
The snack giant will expand value offerings, boost innovation in better-for-you products and indulgent items, and refine promotions to reignite growth... Read more
Kraft Heinz fights weak demand with marketing blitz
The food manufacturing giant plans to divide into two companies by the second half of 2026... Read more
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EDITOR'S CHOICE
Inside discount retailer Lidl US’ recipe for success: Fresh, value and focus
From SKU rationalization to supplier partnerships and front-line empowerment, CEO Joel Rampoldt is reshaping Lidl US’ playbook for sustainable growth and earning consumer loyalty along the way... Read more
Instacart’s 2025 health policy agenda signals new opportunities for CPG brands
Grocery delivery service Instacart’s renewed policy agenda isn’t just a roadmap for public health – it’s a signal to CPG brands that the future of grocery is increasingly digital, nutrition-driven and integrated with healthcare... Read more
 Grocers are leaving money on the table: Startup BetterBasket can help
The startup says its AI-enhanced platform boosted revenue 8% for one independent grocer, and it aims to help more retailers reclaim margins lost to pricing inefficiencies... Watch now
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