Ingredients


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    How food manufacturers are rethinking product assortments

    Brands are opting for fewer SKUs and being selective about restocking practices, experts said at the Food Manufacturing Summit.

    By Kelly Stroh • April 13, 2026
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    National Sunflower Association

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    High oleic sunflower oil supports food formulations that are both adventurous and eco-conscious

    High oleic sunflower oil for food formulations that are adventurous and eco-conscious

    April 13, 2026
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    How GLP-1s are shaking up snacking

    Food companies, including Danone and Nestlé, are adding more protein and changing portion sizes as weight loss medications reshape consumption patterns.

    By Food Dive staff
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    Fermentation is faster: How next generation technologies accelerate alternative protein production

    New technologies are helping producers scale fermentation faster without sacrificing quality.

    By Kartheek Anekella • April 13, 2026
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    Lamb Weston warns of supply chain pressures amid Iran war

    The french fry maker anticipates a rise in commodity volatility, including for packaging and fuel, if the conflict persists.

    By Antone Gonsalves • April 10, 2026
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    Leftovers: Liquid IV turns Grillo’s pickle flavor prank into reality | Mike’s Hard Lemonade gives dirty soda a shot

    The Unilever-owned hydration brand is launching a briny new variety, while PBR teams with Smithfield on a brat-infused sausage for grilling season.

    By Food Dive staff • April 10, 2026
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    FDA delays approval of 2 natural food dyes following safety objections

    Critics said the agency skipped critical assessments when approving beetroot red and expanding uses for spirulina extract.

    By April 9, 2026
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    Deep Dive

    Breakfast food is breaking free of the morning routine

    Changing eating habits, plus growing demand for protein and convenience, has opened new opportunities for food companies to bring the most important meal to other parts of the day.

    By April 9, 2026
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    Hershey’s CEO stays ‘hungry’ for growth as snack giant outpaces rivals

    Strength in permissible snacks and iconic brands, such as Reese’s, has enabled Hershey to grow despite inflation, GLP-1 adoption and other headwinds.

    By April 7, 2026
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    Vital Proteins launches collagen sparkling water

    The Nestlé-owned brand is expanding its ready-to-drink lineup as more consumers look for ingredients that improve skin health and beauty.

    By April 6, 2026
  • Cans of La Colombe's new ready-to-drink latte cans are lined up next to one poured in a glass over ice.
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    La Colombe reformulates canned lattes to recreate coffeehouse experience

    The Chobani-owned brand is turning to espresso and reducing added sugar to appeal to the “everyday consumer.”

    By April 6, 2026
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    Rethinking food production amid the shift toward natural ingredients

    As dye bans expand and safety rules tighten, food makers face new pressures. Success hinges on adapting quickly while keeping products familiar.

    By Mark Vermeij • April 6, 2026
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    The new flavor pipeline: How social media is rewriting the rules of food and beverage innovation

    As trends go viral, flavor development timelines are being put to the test.  

    April 6, 2026
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    Nestlé inks partnership to support labor rights in coffee supply chains

    The project with the International Labour Organization to promote fair recruitment and labor rights in Brazil, Colombia and Mexico.

    By Zoya Mirza • April 3, 2026
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    Shift to natural ingredients opens the door to food fraud

    As companies race to replace artificial dyes, experts are seeing a surge in fake ingredients claiming to be clean label.

    By April 2, 2026
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    How AI is changing food supply chains

    As consumer shopping habits evolve, experts say accurate and on-time deliveries have become more important than ever.

    By April 2, 2026
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    Hershey reverting back to ‘classic’ chocolate recipe for some Reese’s products

    The change, which will only affect 3% of products, follows a weeks-long campaign from the grandson of the peanut butter cup’s founder.

    By April 1, 2026
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    Food industry moves toward transparency with smarter barcodes

    A SmartLabel initiative that gives consumers detailed product information via QR codes is gearing up for a major shift in retail technology.

    By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 1, 2026
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    General Mills launches Trix, Lucky Charms cereals with natural colors

    The Cotton Candy and “Moana” varieties will debut this summer, the same time the food giant expects to remove synthetic dyes across its cereals.

    By March 31, 2026
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    Q&A

    How Mondelēz is adding more ‘razzle-dazzle’ to Easter and beyond

    The company is positioning Oreo, Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids to have a bigger holiday presence as the seasonal segment drives outsized growth for the snacking giant.

    By March 30, 2026
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    When food science meets the expo hall: How IFT FIRST is re‑engineering professional learning in 2026

    IFT FIRST in 2026 brings science, innovation and application together — directly in the expo hall.

    By Leisha Nicol • March 30, 2026
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    Q&A

    AI is raising the stakes in functional ingredient formulation

    The technology is fundamentally reshaping food science while also allowing consumers to test brands’ health claims in real time, said Nora Khaldi, founder and CEO of Nuritas.

    By March 26, 2026
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    California to consider creating ‘not ultraprocessed’ food label

    The state is weighing a first-of-its kind state verification program that gives companies the option to certify their products.

    By March 26, 2026
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    Why Campbell’s $1B Rao’s brand is winning on sauce

    By touting its premium ingredients list and encouraging trial, the fast-growing sauce aims to build consumer awareness and household penetration.

    By March 25, 2026
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    How c-stores are capitalizing on Americans’ caffeine obsession

    As consumers look to boost energy across the day, brands and retailers are becoming more personalized in their product lineups, according to Circana.

    By Christine Blank • March 24, 2026
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    Unilever in talks to sell food business to McCormick

    The deal would be the largest in the flavor giant’s history and create a condiment portfolio that includes Frank’s RedHot and Hellmann’s.

    By March 20, 2026