Is plant-based dead - or evolving?
Plant-based brands are looking for new ways to lure in consumers after the category’s initial success
Archives for December 18, 2025
5 ways 2025 upended the food industry
As Washington and the states raced to redefine food safety and trade, companies braced for higher tariffs, stricter ingredient rules and shifting consumer expectations
USDA policy update: “Product of USA” labeling rules, SNAP waiver expansions and nutrition-focused purchases
Recent policy moves reflect USDA’s broader direction toward nutrition-focused food assistance, domestic sourcing transparency and support of American agriculture
General Mills says price cuts are working
Cutting prices on about two‑thirds of its North America retail lineup helped General Mills beat Q2 estimates and flatten volume declines
Dark chocolate’s anti‑ageing link unlocks big opportunities
Could dark chocolate become the next big anti‑ageing ingredient? New research suggests it might, and the opportunities for brands are huge