Purged NIH scientist: America sees historic reduction in biomedical research support
Kevin Hall, a former senior investigator at NIH, says MAHA children’s report fails to address ultra-processed food threat
Archives for September 17, 2025
Rise of the bioactivist: Health-conscious consumers create new growth pathways for food and beverage brands
Nearly half of all US adults fall under the category, according to Brightseed survey
Is it time to get plastic out of chewing gum?
Chewing gum might be small, but its plastic content is causing big concerns. With mounting regulatory pressure and rising consumer demand for change, manufacturers are being urged to rethink their formulations
Sustainable September
Sustainability as a blueprint: How Waiākea approaches eco-friendly RTD water
The company’s playbook offers CPG brands a blueprint for turning sustainability from a marketing claim into an operational advantage
UPF litigation: What brands need to know now
Early preparation, thorough documentation and proactive governance remain the best defense in a landscape where litigation and regulation related to ultra-processed food are still evolving
‘Heartbroken’ Ben & Jerry’s founder steps down over brand’s ‘silencing’
Jerry Greenfield leaves the company he co-founded half a century ago after claiming Unilever has ‘silenced’ the brand’s social mission and independence
Sustainable September
Sorghum-soy chips promise high protein, low GI crunch without the carbon
A new study suggests chips made from sorghum and soy tick the health and sustainability boxes without sacrificing taste. Could this be the crunch the snack aisle has been waiting for?
Nestlé chairman Paul Bulcke resigns amid CEO scandal
Nestlé fast-tracks leadership change following investor pressure
Less sugar, more sweets: Asians seek local flavours in healthier treats
Sixty-five percent of South East Asian consumers prefer local flavours and lower sugar when indulging in desserts, according to a new regional study
South Korea boosts K-Food security amid rise in fake products
South Korea is responding to fake food complaints with tighter controls, hoping to safeguard local food industry standards and export trust
Brown Brothers eyes APAC growth with zero-alcohol flavour strategy
Australian winery Brown Brothers partners with Gong Cha bubble tea chain – a new key strategy to expand across APAC