Longevity bars may signal what’s next in functional snacking
Ingredient innovation and demand for preventive health drive growth in the nutrition and snack bar category
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Upcycled carob offers prebiotic fiber tailored to glp-1 and gut health
Dietary fiber, like carob, is gaining traction as a star macronutrient in food and beverage formulations as consumer interest in metabolic health, gut support and clean-label products accelerates
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The natural color boom is here – can suppliers keep up?
As brands ditch synthetic dyes like Red 40, it is not enough to go natural – the colors need to work across formulation, supply chain and stability demands
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Is fiber the new protein?
While no one is eschewing protein’s role in a balanced diet, innovations in dietary fiber are helping boost nutrient density - as both macronutrients continue to trend
Gut health is important to consumers, but do they know why?
Not all biotics are equal according to Danone North America’s recent survey
Energy drink brand Gorgie’s playbook for retail growth depends on ‘viral moments’ and crowdsourcing
From fans, influencers and retailers: It takes a village to build a brand
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Into the weeds: Marine Biologics’ data unlocks seaweed’s potential
Marine Biologics transforms seaweed with AI for functional, consistent food ingredients
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Startup taps into guar protein for food fortification
Ingredient startup CoryPro Ingredients bets on guar protein to shake up food innovation
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Chobani bets big on protein in yogurt and RTD coffee
The company boosts its protein content for its yogurt and coffee businesses
What does FDA’s freeze mean for the food industry?
FDA’s communication pause comes at a time of significant food regulatory initiatives, including tightening ingredient safety reviews and implementing updated nutrition labeling requirements