Ingredients
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Save A Lot to remove artificial food dyes from private label products
The grocer’s move reflects an effort by the FDA to eliminate synthetic colors from the nation’s food supply.
By Sam Silverstein • Jan. 13, 2026 -
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Vita Coco flexes back into sports and fitness
The coconut water brand, with more than $500 million in annual sales, is going back to its roots to help boost revenue and attract younger consumers.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 13, 2026 -
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TrendlineReformulating for the future: Why the food industry is overhauling ingredient lists
Companies are under rising pressure to improve the nutritional profile of their products while balancing taste, texture and affordability.
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Sponsored by OterraThinking about switching to natural colors? There’s no better time than now
The pace of change in US food and beverage has accelerated as brands increasingly rely on suppliers like Oterra for natural color solutions.
By Andrew Arnold, Head of Communications • Jan. 12, 2026 -
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Sponsored by Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North AmericaFrom misunderstood to mainstream: How MSG is powering the 2026 umami trend
The umami boom is here! See why chefs, food brands and even TikTok creators are embracing MSG.
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Impossible Foods bulks up protein presence with partnership
The plant-based meat company struck a licensing agreement with bread and pasta maker Equii to create products that pair with Impossible’s offerings.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 9, 2026 -
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Good Culture sells majority stake to private-equity firm L Catterton
The deal comes amid strong sales for the company as consumers flock to cottage cheese for its high-protein content.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 9, 2026 -
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ColumnNutri-Grain goes crunchy | Premier Protein launches muffins
Mars-owned Nutri-Grain is tapping into consumer demand for healthier ingredients, while Stone Brewing partners with Hopwtr on an IPA-flavored sparkling water.
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OpinionBrewers can use kosher certifications to win vegan, vegetarian consumers
Labeling items for kosher standards, such as avoiding shellfish and dairy, could also benefit those with dietary restrictions and allergies, writes Moshe Elefant, rabbi and chief operating officer of OU Kosher.
By Moshe Elefant • Jan. 8, 2026 -
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Deep DiveThe food and beverage trends to watch in 2026
Companies are leaning on innovation, M&A and healthier options to navigate sometimes contradictory consumer preferences.
By Food Dive staff • Jan. 8, 2026 -
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US dietary guidelines tell Americans to avoid highly processed foods
The Trump administration is overhauling federal dietary advice to align with some MAHA priorities.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Updated Jan. 7, 2026 -
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Hershey gives Shaq-A-Licious some game with multi-textured gummy
New gummy balls coated in crunchy candies encourage consumers to play with their food while mixing and matching flavors.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 7, 2026 -
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Can schools handle federal calls for fewer ultraprocessed foods?
Some 95% of school nutrition directors are concerned about the financial sustainability of their meal programs, School Nutrition Association data shows.
By Anna Merod • Jan. 6, 2026 -
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West Virginia artificial dye ban temporarily blocked by court
The ruling is a setback for the “Make America Healthy Again” movement, which has pushed ingredient restrictions in states.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 6, 2026 -
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SNAP consumers outspend other grocery shoppers, data shows
Participants in the federal nutrition assistance program also overwhelmingly direct their benefits to name brands, according to a report from Circana.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 23, 2025 -
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Laird Superfood grows health and wellness portfolio with $39M acquisition
The purchase of Navitas’ organic offerings will give the functional coffee and creamer producer a deeper presence in nutritional products while increasing the company’s reach in retail.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 22, 2025 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Ritz embraces sweet and salty | Stoli spices up vodka
The Mondelēz brand is introducing Drizzled Minis to “push the boundaries of what a cracker can be," while Laird Superfood rolls out new innovations for health-conscious consumers.
By Food Dive staff • Dec. 19, 2025 -
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How MAHA transformed the food industry in 2025
Lawmakers capitalized on anxieties around ultraprocessed ingredients to introduce new regulations, with companies choosing to reformulate or fight back.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 18, 2025 -
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OpinionTaste no longer trumps all: How functional foods are changing the rules on flavor
As wellness culture is shaping everyday choices, people are more willing to trade indulgence for ingredients that promise health benefits, writes Patricia Manos of Curion.
By Patricia Manos • Dec. 18, 2025 -
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Shoppers plan to spend more on groceries next year: report
The grocery sector is the only category included in an international survey conducted by AlixPartners that’s expected to see an overall increase in consumer outlays in 2026.
By Sam Silverstein • Dec. 16, 2025 -
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Sponsored by Sweet Harvest FoodsThe business of beekeeping at scale: How science and greater investment are shaping honey’s growth
The company behind the nation's largest beekeeper is leading the evolution of honey production.
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Sponsored by American Heart AssociationThe ultraprocessed foods challenge
New evidence is refining how companies address nutrition and reduce confusion for shoppers.
Dec. 15, 2025 -
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ColumnLeftovers: McCormick reveals 2026 flavor of the year | ‘Call Her Daddy’ host enters energy drink market
The spice manufacturing company said the top flavor plays into consumer demand for functional ingredients, while Kellanova creates a bite-sized RXBar.
By Food Dive staff • Dec. 12, 2025 -
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OpinionSan Francisco’s move against ultraprocessed food could lead to wave of lawsuits
The litigation landscape surrounding packaged food may hinge on the ability of plaintiffs to prove that food addiction is real, writes Sean McBride.
By Sean McBride • Dec. 11, 2025 -
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Food industry groups sue Texas to overturn ingredient warning labels
Groups representing major companies, including Kraft Heinz and Coca-Cola, argue the law misleads consumers and violates the First Amendment.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 10, 2025 -
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EXCLUSIVEMondelēz launches sugar-free Oreos to ‘disrupt’ better-for-you snacking
The cookie took about four years to develop and is meant to "redefine what indulgence can look like," according to the brand's vice president of marketing.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 9, 2025
