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FDA secures approval for Human Foods Program, unifies food safety & policy oversight

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) landed approval to launch its long-awaited Human Foods Program, which unifies its food safety and policy oversight into one organization, marking the agency's most significant restructuring in recent history.

‘Swicy’ flavors take the spotlight in ad campaigns

Sweet and spicy (swicy) play into consumers’ ongoing pursuit of diverse, globally inspired taste experiences, and are reflected in recent brand ad campaigns.

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How a platform for businesses seeking smaller batches of quality ingredients is delivering door-to-door success

A new online store for essential ingredients promises to take the headache out of supply issues. Its USP? Smaller minimum orders, without compromising on quality and efficiency - ADM explains how it works.

Sweet Loren’s expands portfolio with gluten-free puff pastry, pizza, pie doughs

Better-for-you snack brand Sweet Loren’s is expanding its product portfolio with a series of ready-to-use pizza, pastry and pie doughs as the company taps into demands for clean-label treats and ready-to-use foods, company CEO and Founder Loren Castle...

Unable or unwilling to shoulder the added costs, orange juice manufacturers have been passing them onto consumers. Everyone's feeling the squeeze. GettyImages/cnsphotography

Orange juice outlook ‘challenging’ amid squeezed margins and soft drink competition

The coming months won’t be easy for orange juice manufacturers forced to keep product prices high.

Regenerative agriculture: How manufacturers and farmers are working together

Regenerative agriculture has gained widespread attention in recent years as manufacturers and consumers grow to fully understand its importance. But how are farmers approaching it and what challenges are they facing?

Could the food industry develop luxury brands? Image Source: Getty Images/Lena_Zajchikova

How can luxury food brands succeed?

While luxury brands in beverage have been highly successful, luxury food brands are, as of yet, less prominent. What foods have the potential to be luxurious?

General Mills doubles down on branding to offset delay in volume recovery across CPG

Full volume recovery for packaged food could take upwards of 18 months as consumers struggle to adjust to higher prices due to inflation – requiring CPG companies to be more flexible and reinvest in their brands as they did during the pandemic, and forcing...

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FDA secures approval for Human Foods Program, unifies food safety & policy oversight

‘Swicy’ flavors take the spotlight in ad campaigns

How a platform for businesses seeking smaller batches of quality ingredients is delivering door-to-door success

Sweet Loren’s expands portfolio with gluten-free puff pastry, pizza, pie doughs

Orange juice outlook ‘challenging’ amid squeezed margins and soft drink competition

Regenerative agriculture: How manufacturers and farmers are working together

How can luxury food brands succeed?

General Mills doubles down on branding to offset delay in volume recovery across CPG

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CVS’s expanded, rebranded private label snack line blends functional, fun & flavor

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