Can Nestlé crack animal-free dairy?
The Swiss food major will leverage its in-house knowhow to drive innovation in alternative proteins. Will this reinvigorate the animal-free dairy category?
Archives for May 20, 2025
USDA approves first state SNAP waiver to ban ‘junk food’ – dozens could follow despite industry warnings of ‘disruptions’ and unintended consequences
It begins: USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins yesterday signed the first of what could be several state waivers restricting the use of government funds by low-income residents to buy select “junk” foods and beverages, such as soda and candy
Sweets & Snacks Expo
Gummies go bold as new textures, flavors and formats transform the aisle
From peelable formats, contrasting textures and flavor fusions, gummy brands are delivering experiential snacking
Exclusive: FDA’s ‘no questions’ letter for TurtleTree’s LF+ could accelerate adoption of precision-fermented lactoferrin into everyday nutrition
FDA’s acknowledgement of the safety of LF+ in functional foods, beverages and supplements will encourage more companies to use the animal-free lactoferrin beyond the applications of its bovine counterpart, which due to limited availability and high price...
Espresso Yourself … just not at Starbucks?
Starbucks is no longer the world’s most valuable restaurant brand, according to a new report from Brand Finance, a brand valuation consultancy. But is it still the number-one coffee spot?
‘Only ones using it’: Nestlé ditches Nutri-Score at home
First Danone, now Nestlé. Why are FMCGs turning their backs on Nutri-Score?
Kraft Heinz packaging challenge winner revealed
The winner of a major, global packaging innovation competition headed by Kraft Heinz has been announced
Oatbedient looks to conquer non-dairy creamer market with clean label oat milk powders
Oat milk firm Oatbedient has grand ambitions for its clean label oat milk powders, citing health and younger consumer interest as major drivers.
House Foods urges food brands to focus on going mainstream – or risk getting ‘washed out’
Global instant curry leader House Foods says food innovation needs to eschew passing fads if firms want to build a lasting legacy.