
Archives for May 12, 2026


FDA’s leadership shakeup elevates food program insider amid questions over science, staffing and MAHA influence
With Marty Makary’s abrupt exit, acting commissioner Kyle Diamantas faces skepticism from industry and public health stakeholders over whether he can steer the agency through political pressure, staffing losses and food policy reform


From cereulide to botulism: Exposing the fault lines in infant nutrition safety
From recalled product remaining on shelves to weak marketing guidance, regulatory gaps across infant nutrition remain stark

Taste and texture: Confectionery’s biggest power players
From the melt of a chocolate bar to the tang of a gummy, taste and texture are top when it comes to keeping consumers coming back




Iran conflict drains the colour from snack packs
Calbee’s decision to strip colour from its packaging amid naphtha shortages is an early warning that the Iran conflict is beginning to fracture the petrochemical supply chains underpinning the global food industry

Premium standards power seafood brand’s push into frozen foods
Safe Catch’s ethos of rigorous mercury testing expands into its new frozen portfolio aimed to deliver on nutrition, quality and convenience


Grupo Bimbo commits $1bn to US despite growing unease over Trump-era business climate
At a time when many manufacturers are slowing investment plans or waiting out economic uncertainty, Grupo Bimbo is doing the opposite in the US.

Regenerative agriculture’s core tensions unpacked
Regenerative agriculture is gaining momentum – but what does it really mean, how should claims and practices be audited, and how can producers and industry fairly share the value it creates?

Opinion
Despite fears, the EUDR has retained its force
The simplification kept much of the regulation in place, not compromising as much as feared

中東フォーカス:SAMBAZONのアサイー、イラン紛争、サウジアラビアの食品不正問題
今月のMiddle East Focusでは、SAMBAZONのアサイー、イラン情勢、サウジアラビアの食品不正問題を取り上げています

スタートアップ スポットライト: Plaquette、Vicky en France、Morus
今月のStart-up Spotlightでは、プラケット、ヴィッキー・アン・フランス、モラス Plaquette、Vicky en France、Morusなどを取り上げています

インド フォーカス:アルコールのトレンド、ビール消費の伸び、そしてGLP-1
今月の India Focusでは、アルコール飲料のトレンドやビール消費の伸びなどを特集しています

パッケージング ハプニング:一口サイズのバター、日本の栄養表示
今月のPackaging Happeningsでは、一口サイズのバターや日本の栄養表示などを取り上げています。

ジャパン フォーカス:グリコが語るスナックのトレンド、甘酒ゼリースティック、お茶のイノベーション
今月のJapan Focus:では、スナック分野におけるグリコの成長戦略、消費者に合わせた甘酒の現代的なアレンジ、お茶のイノベーションなどについて深く掘り下げています。

Taylors Wines bets on lighter reds and Asian cuisine for Syrah launch
As demand grows for lighter, food-friendly reds, Taylors Wines is entering the category with a Syrah targeted for Asian cuisine
