Trump administration to explore limits on advertising unhealthy foods to kids

A leaked draft of a White House policy roadmap addressing chronic health reveals the potential for new regulation on children’s marketing.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 19, 2025

FMI says it’s concerned about tariffs’ impacts on grocery prices

More than half of respondents to the trade group’s U.S. consumer trends survey for August said tariffs were their primary concern related to food costs.

By Sam Silverstein • Aug. 18, 2025

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The food and beverage industry is changing rapidly and the actions companies take this year are likely to play a major role in defining their future. 

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WK Kellogg signs legal agreement to remove artificial dyes from cereals

The deal with the Texas attorney general's office represents the first time a food company has gone beyond a voluntary commitment to phase out petroleum-based colors.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 18, 2025

Food companies consider switching from seed oils

Frozen brand Real Good Foods made one of the largest-scale commitments to use beef tallow as the ingredient gains more prominence.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 14, 2025

Mars to release Skittles and M&M’s without artificial dyes

The candy giant stopped short of pledging to transition its entire portfolio to natural colors, though said it will offer options under some of its biggest brands.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 14, 2025

Ultra-processed foods make up more than half of Americans’ diet, CDC finds

Burgers, snacks and sweetened beverages remain the primary source of calorie consumption among U.S. adults and children, researchers found.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 7, 2025

More states ban soda and ‘junk food’ purchases from SNAP benefits

Varying restrictions add more confusion for food companies already struggling with slowing sales.

By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 6, 2025

How SNAP changes could impact grocers

Retailers are figuring out how to navigate new policies that are tightening participation in the food assistance program and restricting which items customers can buy.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Aug. 4, 2025

Voluntary sustainable packaging goals are on the way out, Gartner says

Companies are aligning their sustainability strategies with emerging legislation, such as EPR laws, according to the consulting firm. 

By Katie Pyzyk • July 28, 2025

FDA looks to answer the question: What makes food ultra processed?

A formal definition could shape future regulation, including what can be eligible for school lunches or food assistance benefits.

By Sarah Zimmerman • July 24, 2025

US installs 17% tariff on tomatoes from Mexico

The action came after the Commerce Department ended an agreement favored by U.S. distributors and importers.

By Antone Gonsalves • July 21, 2025

Food industry pushes traceability rule changes amid Trump deregulation effort

FMI is asking the administration for more flexibility on the Food Traceability Rule and to withdraw proposed front-of-pack nutrition label standards.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 21, 2025

Trump admin to revoke dozens of food product standards

The move targets regulations aimed at ensuring ingredients and production processes remain consistent with consumer expectations. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • July 17, 2025

Trump administration sues California over egg prices

Animal welfare laws in the state have caused egg prices across the U.S. to rise and are unconstitutional, the Justice Department claimed in a lawsuit.

By Sam Silverstein • July 16, 2025

Trump signs spending and tax bill with major SNAP changes

The legislation tightens eligibility requirements for the food assistance program, but contains less severe modifications than originally proposed.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • July 8, 2025

Kraft Heinz recalls Oscar Mayer turkey bacon over listeria risk

Major food companies have grappled with high-profile outbreaks in recent months.

By Sarah Zimmerman • July 7, 2025

JM Smucker plans tariff-driven price hike for coffee

The Folgers and Café Bustelo owner said duties add to “record high costs for the commodity.” 

By Antone Gonsalves • June 30, 2025

Spice giant McCormick warns tariffs could cost $90M a year

As prices for ingredients such as black pepper, cinnamon and vanilla are expected to rise, the company is planning to offset the majority of higher costs through changes in sourcing.

By Sarah Zimmerman • June 26, 2025

Texas approves law requiring warning labels for food additives

Industry experts note some naturally derived ingredients would also require disclosures, leading to consumer confusion.

By Sarah Zimmerman • June 24, 2025

Grocers pressed to detail link between tariffs and food prices

Sen. Maggie Hassan has asked Kroger, Walmart, Costco and others for information about how newly increased levies on imported steel and aluminum could affect canned goods and frozen meals.

By Sam Silverstein • June 23, 2025

Campbell’s turns to suppliers to help ease tariff costs

The global food conglomerate's strategy also includes alternative sourcing, product cost optimization and, possibly, higher prices.

By Antone Gonsalves • June 17, 2025

More states sign up for SNAP waivers

Arkansas, Idaho and Utah have received permission to place restrictions on which foods are SNAP-eligible, joining three other states.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • June 13, 2025

Lab-grown salmon receives FDA approval

The cell-grown fish from Wildtype, which will be available in a fine-dining restaurant, marks the first time cultivated seafood has been greenlit for public consumption.

By Sarah Zimmerman • June 12, 2025

‘The world has changed’: PepsiCo CSO explains sustainability goal reset

The company isn’t backing away from sustainability, just changing its strategy, according to Chief Sustainability Officer Jim Andrew.

By Katie Pyzyk • June 9, 2025

Snack foods would need warning labels under Texas bill

Food manufacturers using certain dyes and additives would have to disclose a product has ingredients “not safe for human consumption.”

By Sarah Zimmerman • June 5, 2025