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Hershey courts Gen Z with premium, better-for-you snacking playbook

Hershey courts Gen Z with premium, better-for-you snacking playbook

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Hershey u‑turns as real chocolate makes a comeback

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FDA delays beetroot red and spirulina color approvals amid stakeholder safety and labeling worries

FDA delays beetroot red and spirulina color approvals amid stakeholder safety and labeling worries

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Fermentation growth collides with manufacturing shortage – iFAB aims to fix it

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Hershey courts Gen Z with premium, better-for-you snacking playbook

Hershey courts Gen Z with premium, better-for-you snacking playbook

01-Apr-2026By Timothy Inklebarger

Clean label drives protein innovation – from seaweed stabilizers to yeast‑based alternatives

Clean label drives protein innovation – from seaweed stabilizers to yeast‑based alternatives

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Fortification vs processing: Why the line is blurring in food design

Fortification vs processing: Why the line is blurring in food design

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FDA delays beetroot red and spirulina color approvals amid stakeholder safety and labeling worries

FDA delays beetroot red and spirulina color approvals amid stakeholder safety and labeling worries

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