Archives for August 20, 2025
Retail competition heats up as restaurants expand into CPG
From frozen bagels to ready-to-heat fondue, restaurants are meeting consumers at home and crowding an already competitive grocery aisle
NIH launches landmark study testing if mothers’ diet can prevent food allergies in babies
The ESCAPE trial will examine whether eating or avoiding peanuts and eggs during pregnancy and breastfeeding can shape infants’ immune responses before their first taste
California bill targets ultra-processed foods in schools — what’s next for food companies
For CPG manufacturers and foodservice operators, California’s sweeping reforms signal an era of tighter scrutiny on ingredients, marketing and supply chains
IFT FIRST 2025
Letter from the editor: IFT FIRST highlights
IFT FIRST revealed how industry and academia are racing to deliver safe, sustainable and consumer-friendly solutions in a rapidly shifting food landscape
Consumers overeat because of nutrients, not UPF status
Research suggests the nutritional content of food is linked to overeating
South Korean ice cream exports to North America surge
South Korean ice cream exports are rising fast, rivalling ramyeon as a top food export driven by strong demand and popularity in the North American market
Planet, people, nutrition: Samyang’s three-pronged sustainability drive
Samyang Foods is ramping up its eco-friendly product development and nutrition-focused offerings as part of a broader sustainability strategy