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US patent for Solar Foods’ air-based protein production opens door for scaling

US patent for Solar Foods’ air-based protein production opens door for scaling

16-Apr-2026By Elizabeth Crawford

Unilever and McCormick defend food tie-up after investor jitters

Unilever and McCormick defend food tie-up after investor jitters

09-Apr-2026By Elizabeth Crawford

Can biopeptides reclaim weight loss from GLP‑1 drugs?

Can biopeptides reclaim weight loss from GLP‑1 drugs?

08-Apr-2026By Deniz Ataman

CPGs can’t wait for biotech to scale up – they need to help build it

CPGs can’t wait for biotech to scale up – they need to help build it

06-Apr-2026By Deniz Ataman

Promotional features

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Pleasure with purpose: How enjoyment and functional nutrition are redefining the future of food

Pleasure with purpose: How enjoyment and functional nutrition are redefining the future of food

Paid for by Glanbia

Sweet proteins: The future of clean-label sugar reduction

Sweet proteins: The future of clean-label sugar reduction

Paid for by MycoTechnology, Inc.

Cognitive health trends in functional food and beverage

Cognitive health trends in functional food and beverage

Paid for by Ethical Naturals Inc. (ENI)

For U.S. dairy, nourishment and sustainability are one story

For U.S. dairy, nourishment and sustainability are one story

Paid for by Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy

Startups & entrepreneurs

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Why non‑UPF verification is emerging as a strategic advantage for startups

Why non‑UPF verification is emerging as a strategic advantage for startups

09-Apr-2026By Deniz Ataman

How the Swedish candy craze helped save a San Francisco sweets shop

How the Swedish candy craze helped save a San Francisco sweets shop

08-Apr-2026By Timothy Inklebarger

CPGs can’t wait for biotech to scale up – they need to help build it

CPGs can’t wait for biotech to scale up – they need to help build it

06-Apr-2026By Deniz Ataman

Beyond disruption: What Big Food actually needs from startups

Beyond disruption: What Big Food actually needs from startups

03-Apr-2026By Deniz Ataman

Policy & legislation

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CEO churn exposes growing cracks in Big Food’s growth model

CEO churn exposes growing cracks in Big Food’s growth model

17-Apr-2026

USDA creates Office of Seafood to boost US seafood competitiveness

USDA creates Office of Seafood to boost US seafood competitiveness

16-Apr-2026By Timothy Inklebarger

Looming deadline for state packaging laws places reporting pressure on CPGs

Looming deadline for state packaging laws places reporting pressure on CPGs

15-Apr-2026By Elizabeth Crawford

Labeling, marketing & advertising

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GLP-1-friendly foods are booming – but the label is still taboo

GLP-1-friendly foods are booming – but the label is still taboo

21-Apr-2026By Timothy Inklebarger

Nestlé’s 5-point turnaround plan targets leaner growth under new CEO

Nestlé’s 5-point turnaround plan targets leaner growth under new CEO

21-Apr-2026By Elizabeth Crawford

3 strategies to help CPG marketers drive breakthrough results with less money

3 strategies to help CPG marketers drive breakthrough results with less money

20-Apr-2026By Elizabeth Crawford

10 iconic food and drink brands that flopped worldwide

10 iconic food and drink brands that flopped worldwide

20-Apr-2026By Michelle Perrett

Retail

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GLP-1-friendly foods are booming – but the label is still taboo

GLP-1-friendly foods are booming – but the label is still taboo

21-Apr-2026By Timothy Inklebarger

Is microwave popcorn ready for disruption? Opopop thinks so

Is microwave popcorn ready for disruption? Opopop thinks so

20-Apr-2026By Timothy Inklebarger

From Reese’s PB&J cups to Jolt root beer, nostalgia is driving CPG’s latest launches

From Reese’s PB&J cups to Jolt root beer, nostalgia is driving CPG’s latest launches

15-Apr-2026By Timothy Inklebarger

Food tech & digital transformation

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US patent for Solar Foods’ air-based protein production opens door for scaling

US patent for Solar Foods’ air-based protein production opens door for scaling

16-Apr-2026By Elizabeth Crawford

Food tech faces funding reset as investors demand profits over promises

Food tech faces funding reset as investors demand profits over promises

10-Apr-2026By Elizabeth Crawford

Alianza Team spends $36M to open first US plant

Alianza Team spends $36M to open first US plant

09-Apr-2026By Timothy Inklebarger

How the Swedish candy craze helped save a San Francisco sweets shop

How the Swedish candy craze helped save a San Francisco sweets shop

08-Apr-2026By Timothy Inklebarger

Health, wellness & nutrition

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GLP-1-friendly foods are booming – but the label is still taboo

GLP-1-friendly foods are booming – but the label is still taboo

21-Apr-2026By Timothy Inklebarger

Nestlé’s 5-point turnaround plan targets leaner growth under new CEO

Nestlé’s 5-point turnaround plan targets leaner growth under new CEO

21-Apr-2026By Elizabeth Crawford

Is microwave popcorn ready for disruption? Opopop thinks so

Is microwave popcorn ready for disruption? Opopop thinks so

20-Apr-2026By Timothy Inklebarger

Clean label

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Is microwave popcorn ready for disruption? Opopop thinks so

Is microwave popcorn ready for disruption? Opopop thinks so

20-Apr-2026By Timothy Inklebarger

Private-label consolidation continues with CK Snacks’ purchase of Keystone Food Products

Private-label consolidation continues with CK Snacks’ purchase of Keystone Food Products

09-Apr-2026By Timothy Inklebarger

Why non‑UPF verification is emerging as a strategic advantage for startups

Why non‑UPF verification is emerging as a strategic advantage for startups

09-Apr-2026By Deniz Ataman

How the Swedish candy craze helped save a San Francisco sweets shop

How the Swedish candy craze helped save a San Francisco sweets shop

08-Apr-2026By Timothy Inklebarger