Archives for March 16, 2026

Ozempic’s chocolate contradiction: Indulgence isn’t disappearing, it’s trading up

As appetite-suppressing drugs take hold, the real shift in snacking may not be how much people eat but how deliberately they choose to indulge

Fueling the NFL: A look inside elite sports nutrition strategies

Maintaining peak performance over the course of a 17-game NFL season requires far more than game-day preparation. According to Jordan Mazur, RD, director of sports nutrition for the San Francisco 49ers, nutrition plays a foundational role in supporting...

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Is there room for CPGs under the new Dietary Guidelines and RFK’s ‘eat real food’ mantra?

Amy’s Kitchen President Paul Schiefer says the call to “eat real food” should recognize the role packaged products play in accessibility, while pushing the industry toward cleaner labels and better ingredients

Bel Group levels up: New protein cheese hits shelves as brand doubles production

Babybel is supercharging its US growth with a $200 million South Dakota capacity expansion just as its new protein‑and‑probiotic Babybel Pro hits mass retail, staking an early claim in the fast‑rising functional snacking space

Virgin olive oil intake linked to cognitive preservation via the gut

Higher consumption of olive oil may help maintain cognitive function in older adults by promoting a more favorable gut microbiota profile—as long as it is not refined.

Rooted in Chicago and Nepal, two pet food brands share a strategy with simple ingredients

It’s a family affair for Nak Chews and Ava’s Pet Palace. Though their clean-label pet treats are developed on opposite sides of the globe, the two independent pet food companies share a common non-negotiable for today’s pet parents: no mystery chemicals...

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Ferrero joins the big F&B CEO shake-up

Ferrero scraps traditional CEO role amid sweeping food and beverage leadership shake-ups

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Iran at war: What food and beverage needs to know

Israel and US attacks on Iran have long-lasting implications for global food and drink industries. Here’s the latest

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Inside the functional beverage craze: What benefits are consumers really looking for?

From gut health to energy, there’s a huge range of choice in the functional beverage category. What do consumers actually want?

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Is Asia the next GLP‑1 boom market and what it means for F&B?

After a slow start, Asia’s GLP‑1 weight‑loss market is poised for explosive growth as China and India tackle obesity and food and drink brands race to become essential GLP‑1 companions

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The packaging crisis about to hit food and beverage

Attacks on the world’s busiest oil shipping channel are set to drive unavoidable spikes in plastic packaging prices

PFAS in the food chain: Exposure pathways, policy shifts, and testing readiness

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Food is a major PFAS exposure route. Here’s how it gets onto our plates, what regulators are doing and how robust testing helps brands protect consumers and market access.