Manufacturers have just over three years to reformulate packaged snacks, confections and beverages with six common – and controversial – food dyes if they want to continue selling their products in California schools.
Food and beverage industry stakeholders and consumer advocates are lauding FDA’s commitment to enhance its post-market assessment of chemicals in food, but they worry the agency’s proposed process is “thin on details,” including lacking sufficient transparency...
When PepsiCo recently surpassed its goal of 25% improvement in operational water-use efficiency from a 2015 baseline in regions facing high water risks two years ahead of schedule it was not because the company hit a lucky home run, according to Bryan...
Three months of supplementation with a prebiotic blend of inulin and oligofructose may significantly improve measures of frailty in the elderly, says a new double-blind, randomized, controlled trial with 200 people.
Long gone are the days when salt and pepper were sufficient seasonings for most Americans – now US consumers want bold flavors that will take their tastebuds on a global adventure, giving rise to a new class of frozen meals, sauces, spice blends and even...
Americans acknowledge that the gut-brain axis is important, but they may not fully understand how the connection works between these regions of the body, especially when it comes to mental well-being.
Kraft Heinz executives want credit where credit is due for “dramatically” transforming the business in the last four years against a challenging backdrop pocked with inflation, supply challenges and shifting shopping habits by adopting practices often...
Additional protein intake for older people should begin much earlier than most consumers think, providing food and drink manufacturers with a new market to profit from.
The waning days of summer bring a colorful lineup of food and beverage launches featuring bold purples and blues, along with nostalgic flavors that welcome the promise of cooler weather and seasonal partnerships that celebrate traditional fall activities.
One of the key barriers to upscaling cultivated meat is cost. With a more efficient process and a cheaper culture medium, a new study claims to have reduced this input.
Food and drink suppliers will face increased scrutiny as 80 of the world’s biggest investors today join forces to pressure global leaders into tackling the antimicrobial resistance (AMR) crisis or risk a worldwide financial meltdown.
Food and drink manufacture contributes 30% of global greenhouse gas emissions and has a significant yet negative impact on biodiversity. So how can food and drink be more sustainable?
Researchers are calling on US policymakers to regulate more tightly the nutrition and promotion of packaged infant and toddler foods after discovering most products for young children sold in the country do not meet international dietary recommendations,...
Mercury levels in soil are significantly higher than previously believed, researchers have shown. But why does this pose a threat to food production and can it be reversed?
For cultivate meat companies to hit ambitious goals of scaling production from a few kilograms a year currently to tons annually within the next three years, the industry must overcome manufacturing, regulatory and funding challenges by embracing AI,...
US consumer and retailer demand to remove aluminum-based leavening agents from baked goods due to health concerns are rising even though FDA considers them GRAS, but efforts to replicate the speed and degree of lift of sodium aluminum phosphate (SALP)...
Even though most Americans consume enough protein, they continue to want more and companies at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City are delivering with increasing innovation and sophistication across categories and occasions, including snacks,...
The US must significantly increase public and private investment in alternative proteins, including cultivated meat, to maintain global competitiveness, according to the Good Food Institute's (GFI) State of Policy report and GFI's Policy Specialist,...
Between ongoing inflation, rising fears about climate change’s impact on the food system, and increasing physical and mental health concerns turbo-charged by the pandemic, consumers have been through a lot in recent years, and in response, new data from...
Kellanova’s better-than-expected second quarter bucks major trends in the US, where volumes generally have continued to struggle as consumers grapple with inflation and two-plus years of price hikes, thanks in part to the snack-maker’s aggressive rollout...
Consumption of everyday foods and drinks like eggs, rice and coffee could lead to high levels of potentially hazardous PFAS chemicals in humans, the latest research has found.
Some legislators worry general political discord and uncertainty about the presidential election could aggravate food insecurity in the US and threaten investments in food as medicine as well as other initiatives and pledges made at the historic White...
Despite the vital role research plays in tackling complex food system challenges like food security, healthy eating and environmental impact, securing funding for food science research remains a hurdle, experts explained over a fireside chat during
While most Americans are willing to swap meat for plant-based products and have done so at least once – only a quarter have done so repeatedly, according to industry research – begging the question: Why are more consumers not coming back?
High-fat foods have been recognised as the number one cause of obesity. Now scientists are looking at their potential links to another growing health issue - anxiety.
Hydrolysed milk formula may prevent certain allergies but increase risk of wheeze as compared to breast milk, according to a new meta-analysis funded by Huhhot Science & Technology Plan and the National Center of Technology Innovation for Dairy in...
Bread is back after being demonized for years as high in calories and carbs and low in nutrition, innovative bakers are bringing to market bagels, buns and brioches that are high in fiber, protein, healthy fat and, of course, flavor.
The protein transition is often viewed as the path to a sustainable food system. How can circularity complement it in reducing emissions and land use in food?
A partnership between AI-phytonutrient pioneers Brightseed and cranberry giant Ocean Spray has identified novel compounds in cranberries that will undergo deeper clinical validation.
In an era where money is tight for consumers and companies alike, and leeway for new products to fall short of expectations is even tighter, many CPG companies are rethinking their innovation investment strategy to make fewer but bigger bets – a strategy...
The French cheese company will leverage artificial intelligence to come up with unique recipes while achieving end-to-end efficiency gains across its global value chain.
For the cultured meat industry to deliver on its promise of feeding a growing population in a way that is healthy for people and the planet, it needs stable cell lines with desirable characteristics for commercial production, which is where the startup...
With aquaculture now accounting for more of the world’s fish than wild caught, it is no longer a niche production method. How does it really stack up on sustainability?
As Americans gear up to celebrate Independence Day, Rabobank breaks down the cost of a 10-person BBQ including dairy products that are Fourth of July staples.
Innovative startup Hydrosome Labs is leveraging ultra-fine bubbles to overcome significant roadblocks to the development of alternative proteins via precision fermentation, including capacity constraints, by dramatically increasing yield from the same...
Crafted by a neurodivergent team with special skills for consumers with special diets in a facility where nothing goes to waste, startup Vêsucré is bringing to market decadent vegan desserts that are free from soy, gluten and refined sugar.
A cross-sectional study examined the neighborhood effects on the intake of savory snacks, crackers, nutrition bars, sweet bakery, candy and desserts among adults.
Consumers seeking clean labels historically have given a pass to plant-based meat and dairy alternatives, even though they have long lists of unfamiliar or difficult to pronounce ingredients, but that may be changing as the category’s health halo dims...
The peel, pulp and seed of the Jerivá fruit have important nutritional benefits, and the fruit could serve as a promising ingredient in a number of food products, a study has concluded.
Expanding awareness of culturally appropriate heritage diets beyond the Mediterranean diet could reduce the risk of diet-related diseases in the US associated with “nutrition transition” away from traditional eating patterns to ones high in processed...
The keto diet has been linked to multiple health benefits, including lowered blood pressure and reduced blood sugar. Now scientists believe it could aid brain health.
Aiming to solve the infrastructure problem for companies using precision fermentation, Danone is, alongside partners Michelin, DMC Technologies, and Crédit Agricole, developing a platform to upscale it.
