Awareness of ultra-processed foods is growing, but new research from the International Food Information Council finds consumers lack shared definitions — creating confusion and opportunity for food brands.
Read the NewsOrphan crops like fonio, teff and sorghum offer nutrition, sustainability and new formulation opportunities for food manufacturers.
Read the NewsInfant formula recall involving Nestlé, Danone and Lactalis raises investor scrutiny of supply‑chain risk, supplier concentration and ingredient traceability.
Read the NewsTikTok is reshaping bakery and snack innovation, from pistachio-packed fillings to pull-apart textures and indulgent formats set to influence launches in 2026.
Read the NewsSalt intake remains high, but food makers say reformulation limits are being reached as governments push tougher sodium targets across food categories.
Read the NewsFDA requests information to explore whether current gluten labeling rules adequately protect consumers, with implications for non-wheat gluten sources, cross-contact and compliance for food manufacturers.
Read the NewsThe Middle Eastern food industry is booming, with billions of dollars of growth expected over the next decade
Read the NewsA widening infant formula contamination scandal has shaken the global market as cereulide—a dangerous mitochondrial toxin—has now been detected in products from Nestlé, Danone, and possibly others. With recalls expanding and investigations into infant illnesses and deaths underway, questions mount over ingredient safety and EU recall systems.
Read the NewsSnickers Ice Cream Minis, Oreo’s Marvel cookies and HFSS-ready crisps show how snack brands are redesigning products for real-world eating occasions.
Read the NewsSnacks are increasingly replacing meals as eating patterns shift. Hartman Group data presented at FoodNavigator's Healthy Snacking Trends broadcast shows how rising expectations for nutrition and convenience are reshaping innovation.
Read the NewsFormer Mars executive Paul Steed has been sentenced to 63 months in prison for a $28m fraud case that exposes insider risk inside global food companies.
Read the NewsA proposed UK bread merger is under deeper review as regulators consider consumer affordability and supply issues alongside competition concerns.
Read the NewsUS, EU and Asia-Pacific bread labeling rules haven’t kept pace with industrial baking, wholegrain claims or sourdough marketing.
Read the NewsAs millions quit GLP-1 drugs and weight rebounds faster than expected, food makers face rising pressure around nutrition, trust and mental health.
Read the NewsDanone and Lactalis block and recall formula batches amid cereulide concerns linked to ARA oil, following Nestlé’s global recall and rising safety scrutiny.
Read the NewsAfter two decades of negotiations, the recently signed EU-Mercosur trade deal has hit another roadblock. With a margin of ten votes, the European Parliament voted to refer the deal to the Court of Justice. The deal can now not now be approved by Parliament until the court has made a decision, a process which could take up to two years.
Read the NewsExplore 2026 diet trends and what’s driving healthy eating in the US. Discover which foods are in, which are out, and how CPG brands can adapt to shifting consumer preferences.
Read the NewsFiber is resurging in snacks as interest in gut health, GLP-1 use and clean-label demand grow, pushing brands to rethink functional nutrition beyond protein.
Read the NewsFrom Gen Z to Boomers, consumers are prioritizing health over price and convenience, driving more than $700B in food, beverage and foodservice sales and accelerating demand for fiber‑forward products and mood foods.
Read the NewsStreet food is driving the next wave of CPG innovation as brands like PepsiCo, Del Monte, Mars and Unilever turn globally inspired, spicy flavors into scalable packaged foods.
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