Archives for August 6, 2025
Cocoa shortage reshapes recipes and what counts as chocolate
Major brands like Nestlé and Pladis have had to drop the word ‘chocolate’ from some products as cocoa content falls below legal thresholds
USDA greenlights SNAP restriction pilots in 6 states, prompting industry pushback
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins signed waivers to prohibit SNAP purchases of ‘unhealthy’ foods in West Virginia, Florida, Colorado, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas in 2026
Aquaculture: Sustainability win or animal welfare nightmare?
Aquaculture is often touted as the solution to overfishing, but its animal welfare implications remain underexplored
Third-party certifications: Building trust and navigating the future of sustainability
Industry leaders from Henkel, Amazon and HanesBrands share why third-party certifications are vital for building consumer trust, avoiding greenwashing and meeting rising expectations from Millennial and Gen Z shoppers
Summer Fancy Food Show
From commodity to crave-worthy: Premium produce steps up to the plate to compete with CPGs
Sun World, Oishii and Fresh Del Monte lead the charge to brand produce like packaged goods – calling out flavor, appearance, texture and overall quality to win over shoppers and give retailers a bump in foot traffic and basket size
Plant-based egg market to hit $834m by 2035 amid ethical eating boom
Global plant-based food market thriving, with plant-based eggs emerging as fast-growing sector
ThaiFex-Anuga Asia 2025
Coffogenic launches upcycled drink with cholesterol-lowering properties
A new award-winning functional beverage made from upcycled coffee cherries could open new doors for active cholesterol reduction and heart health
Declining wine demand spurs localised strategies in APAC
A dip in global wine demand has driven APAC firms like AWL to by tailor marketing and innovation strategies to local markets
Ajinomoto’s protein ice cream blends nutrition and indulgence
Ajinomoto has partnered Solein to create protein-enriched ice cream targeting consumers that value nutrition, health and sustainability in their indulgences