Archives for June 20, 2025
Beans blast their way into the health food space
How this humble legume is winning in the health and sustainability stakes
FDA moves shaping US food so far in 2025
From AI-powered inspections to bold regulatory shifts on dyes and sugar, FDA has made waves in 2025. Here are the most impactful stories shaping the future of food regulation
News Bites
Dairy repositioned: Functional claims, filtration tech and global flavors drive category growth
Brands across milk, cheese and value-added dairy are repositioning their portfolios to emphasize functionality, global flavors and advanced processing
Americans love sweetness – but also want to scale it back
While consumers gravitate toward sweet flavors, their enjoyment of sugar is often tempered by cognitive dissonance — a tension that experts say can be eased through portion control and strategic pack sizing
Is the plant-based milk sector in trouble?
Plant-based milk brand Mighty Drinks has entered administration, citing rising costs and fundraising challenges. But does this signal a wider issue for the sector?
Is glycerol dangerous to children?
The sweetener is under the spotlight following an FSA update
Brand New: Tyson, Calbee and more feature in this round-up
Tyson, Calbee and more feature in this edition of Brand New