Watchdog group blasts USDA move to roll back poultry and livestock protections
Agency pushes implementation to 2027 and seeks comment on removing competition and trust rules, prompting criticism from advocates
Archives for July 7, 2026
Summer Fancy Food Show
Fragmentation reshapes grocery, creating new opportunities for specialty brands
NielsenIQ says shifting shopping habits, online growth and changing drivers of consumer trust are redefining the path to purchase and opening doors for specialty manufacturers
Summer Fancy Food Show
Walmart debunks 3 myths that deter emerging brands
Walmart executives challenge common assumptions about national distribution, premium positioning and the retailer’s shopper base, and share the performance metrics they say matter most after launch
Ferrero advances certified sourcing and supplier compliance
Confection giant reports 99% certified cocoa, certified palm oil and growing supplier code adoption in its latest sustainability update
The alt cocoa boom: Big Chocolate’s new obsession
Volatile cocoa markets and growing supply concerns fuel the rise of alt cocoa as manufacturers fight to futureproof chocolate
The coming UPF regulation revolution
The regulatory landscape surrounding ultra-processed foods is changing rapidly. Here’s what has already happened, what’s coming next and why manufacturers should be paying attention
Nestlé reformulates KitKat as consumer tastes change
Nestlé is revamping its most iconic chocolate bar to meet changing consumer tastes