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News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology17-Apr-2026
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Replacing Yellow 6 with Natural Orange Colors
Replacing Yellow 6 with Natural Orange Colors
As the market converts to natural colors, clean label alternatives like paprika require secure, stable supply chains. Brands need high-performing colors and trusted suppliers to support from development to production. Discover natural orange colors:... Learn more
TOP HEADLINES
PepsiCo proves new playbook works as price cuts and innovation drive sales
Price cuts, cleaner ingredients and bold flavors drove Q1 gains for PepsiCo as consumers seek affordability, function and comfort... Read more
GLP-1 ‘Halo effect’: Users positively impact household eating habits
An Acosta Group report shows that GLP-1 drugs are improving users’ relationship with food and how they feel about their personal appearance... Read more
 CEO churn exposes growing cracks in Big Food’s growth model
Leadership changes across Big Food are starting to look less like succession and more like a response to cracks in the growth model.... Watch now
PepsiCo, Nestlé and Coca-Cola double down on Mexico as food players chase growth and stability
Mexico is drawing billions from the world’s biggest F&B companies, but behind the investment wave sits a more complex mix of cost pressure, regulation and an increasingly competitive domestic landscape.... Read more
USDA creates Office of Seafood to boost US seafood competitiveness
The new office will streamline access to USDA programs for seafood producers and align efforts across federal agencies to strengthen the domestic seafood sector... Read more
US patent for Solar Foods’ air-based protein production opens door for scaling
The approval gives the Finnish company exclusive rights to produce its air-derived Solein protein in the US and reinforces its intellectual property position as it prepares for major factory expansion... Read more
Walmart revamps private label as shoppers redefine what ‘value’ means
Packaging overhaul comes as inflation-weary consumers, including higher earners, turn to private label for lower prices without sacrificing quality... Read more
Artificial sweeteners: Why the science war is raging on
New health studies are reigniting a global battle over artificial sweeteners, leaving brands, regulators and consumers divided... Read more
Albertsons’ digital strategy helps hold sales steady even as shoppers pull back
Targeted pricing, AI-driven personalization and loyalty gains help offset demand pressure from rising fuel costs, higher prices due to tariffs and shifting consumer behavior... Read more
Hershey US president exits amid profits slide and brand backlash
Andrew Archambault’s unexpected departure comes as Hershey grapples with profit declines and reputational pressures... Read more
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Iran war pushes global food markets toward crisis mode
The escalating Middle East conflict is pushing food inflation, energy prices and consumer confidence to a breaking point... Read more
Looming deadline for state packaging laws places reporting pressure on CPGs
Seven states now require producers to track and report packaging data under extended producer responsibility laws, creating a fast-moving compliance challenge for food and beverage brands, importers and distributors... Read more
From Reese’s PB&J cups to Jolt root beer, nostalgia is driving CPG’s latest launches
Limited-time candies, revived sodas and refreshed pantry staples show how brands are using retro flavors and recognizable designs to stand out in a crowded market... Read more
Grocery inflation eases for now, but rising energy and fertilizer prices threaten rebound
A dip in supermarket prices in March offers a brief respite, but surging fuel and fertilizer costs tied to the Iran conflict could reverse the trend... Read more
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5 Trends Indicating the Ready Meals Segment is Heating Up Fast
Consumers have never wanted convenience more than they do now, and this is reflected in their food choices. Ready meals have been a staple for decades, but the modern versions are a vast improvement over TV dinners.
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Spotlight On - Mouthfeel Masterclass: The Unlock to Making Tasty Foods Healthier
Hear from Tate & Lyle’s reformulation experts across marketing, nutrition, sensory science and applications, plus behavioral scientist Richard Shotton. Walk away with practical strategies to make healthier foods tastier.
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The frontiers of functional dairy
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Functional ingredients on the health frontline
Join us as we examine where innovation is happening, which health outcomes are gaining traction, and how brands can balance efficacy, regulation and consumer trust.
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Positive Nutrition Broadcast Series 2026
Positive Nutrition Broadcast Series 2026
Join us for our world-leading broadcast series! Explore the innovations driving the evolution of better-for-you nutrition – from the fibre renaissance to healthy ageing & more. Register FOR FREE for upcoming broadcasts & watch past episodes on demand... Learn more
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