News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
PepsiCo is removing artificial food dyes from its products ahead of an HHS and FDA 2026 deadline, while trade tensions drag volumes down further for its North American snack and beverage
When most people head to Walt Disney World, they’re thinking roller coasters, princess parades and fireworks. I came for the snacks and ended up stumbling into one of the most thoughtfully crafted food ecosystems I’ve ever experienced
US instant smoothie brand Kencko’s crunchy fruit snaps meets consumer demand for clean label, convenient and healthy snacks
Startup Spotlight
The founder of sauce, spice and snack brand Eat Happy Kitchen deeply feared asking for money, but by reflecting inwardly to identify the root causes of her anxiety and worse case scenarios she was able to create a business plan and pitch to overcome her...
California-based ingredient discovery company Shiru is commercializing its first ingredients, as the food tech company tees up future sweetener partnerships
The Trump Administration’s crackdown on artificial colours has manufacturers split: some gearing up for reformulation; others pushing back hard. Will industry cooperation or confrontation shape the future of food colour?
Food and beverage giant Nestlé reveals strong organic sales and positive growth forecast despite challenging market
Unilever’s new CEO Fernando Fernandez isn’t delivering the story he wants in a Q1 update today, but it’s not all negative