News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology
New United States president Donald Trump is returning to office with, if taken seriously, a host of promises that could not only impact Europe’s, but the world’s food and drink industries.
Proposed trade tariffs could throw international trade into chaos. So how can industry prepare? And will the tariffs actually be enforced?
The FDA has officially banned Red Dye No. 3 in food products, citing cancer concerns under the Delaney Clause. How will this long-awaited decision reshape the bakery and snack industries that rely on the vibrant hue?
The FDA continues its regulation pronouncement streak, changing its authorization of Red No. 3 days ahead of the incoming Trump administration
FDA investigates high-protein yogurt standards and poppy seed safety
FDA says calling out nutrients of concern on front-of-pack will help consumers make healthier choices, but industry argues the proposed rule is overly simplistic and opaque, while public health advocates wanted stronger warnings
FDA’s plan highlights a new focus on resiliency and safety in the infant formula industry
FDA is under fire for missing its mandated food safety inspection goals every year since 2018 and for reducing funds for state and local food safety programs
Amanita muscaria reportedly has been found in nootropic gummies, candy bars
The final guidance affirms previously proposed caps for lead in packaged baby and toddler food that public health advocates complained did not go far enough – spurring calls for state action
The draft guidance suggests brands communicate plant sources on packaging in the product name or statement of identity
The state’s most recent salvo signed on Friday calls for sweeping changes into how the safety of ultra-processed foods and ingredients, including GRAS status, are evaluated and proposes potential “warning labels” for ingredients state leaders deem a...
Improper food allergen labeling can hurt consumers’ health and cost CPG companies millions
The network aims to improve food access in marginalized communities
FDA changes “healthy” claim requirements based on current science
Animal protein stakeholders responded to the Dietary Guidelines, affirming the need for more of the macronutrient in American diets
FDA’s updated guidance on genome-edited plants adds an additional layer of flexibility for industry stakeholders, while upholding the agency’s 1992 safety policy.
A US lawsuit alleges major food companies engineer UPFs to make them as addictive as possible to consumers, especially children.
Albertsons is terminating its controversial merger agreement with Kroger and suing its former bedfellow for breach of contract and failing to take “any and all actions” to secure regulatory approval of the duo’s previously planned union.
Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee
Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee stops short on offering guidance for ultra-processed foods but for the first time calls on regulators to factor in race, culture and socioeconomic status in nutrition guidelines in its highly anticipated final report...
FDA could strengthen labeling requirements for plant- and cell-based products to ensure consumers understand how their nutrition and production compare to that of their animal-based counterparts, agency officials told legislators last week.
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FDA is under pressure to require standardized science-based, front-of-pack labeling to help consumers interpret nutrition information on food products – but what will the mandate mean for packaged food brands?
Post-market assessment of chemicals in food is a ‘huge priority’ for FDA’s recently created Human Foods Program, top agency officials told skeptical senators this week.
The draft document contains information on how manufacturers must notify the regulator in a bid to improve supply chain resiliency
Confusion about whether food is safe to eat after “sell by,” “use by” and “best by” dates accounts for an estimated 20% of food wasted in the home, according to FDA, which is why the agency and USDA are considering whether and how to standardize date labels.
How, and why, do microplastics alter the microbiome?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s nomination by President-elect Donald Trump as head of US health policy signals a shakeup in food regulations. Can bakery and snack producers adapt to his ambitious, controversial agenda?
FDA is extending the comment period for its proposed systematic process for post-market assessment of chemicals in foods, which it laid out in late September to mixed reviews from industry stakeholders who lauded its science-based and data-driven...
FDA’s request this week for information on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in seafood is part of the agency’s investigation into the potential health impact of PFAS exposures, which may be higher in seafood according to sample data.
Rising credit card “swipe” fees are driving up prices and squeezing grocery and other retailers’ already slim margins, but “it does not have to be this way,” according to trade groups, companies and members of Congress who made an 11th hour push...
Dietary supplement trade associations have responded to President-elect Trump’s nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Donald Trump’s electoral win as the 47th US President is already being felt across the food and beverage industry, as various trade groups and non-profits share their hopes for a collaborative next four years while other raise concerns about what the new...
Mood food for mental wellbeing – How can industry capitalize?
Brands marketing foods and ingredients for mood management must navigate a complex regulatory landscape by understanding functional claims, relying on strong scientific evidence and staying informed on emerging trends to market their products effectively...
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A broadly-supported new definition for “pasture-raised” poultry proposed by USDA this fall could help level the playing field for small, independent farms and brands competing in the increasingly important, crowded and confusing humanely-raised chicken...
The dietary supplement industry continues to closely monitor the evolution of tariff policies between China and the United States, pending the outcome of the U.S. presidential election.
FDA is giving the food and beverage industry an additional two months to respond to its request that they slash sodium in their products over the next three years to help Americans reduce their risk of diseases associated with overconsumption of the...
FDA’s fiscal year 2025 priority deliverables for the Human Foods Program emphasize transparency and accountability amid state funding cuts and resource constraints.
The FDA’s recent decision to remove 23 phthalates from food-contact uses while conducting safety assessments on remaining compounds has sparked both industry support for targeted regulation and advocacy calls for a total ban.
Plant-based diets remain popular, but associations with UPF and low-quality ingredients has shaken consumer trust in alt meat, fish and dairy brands. So, what can the sector do to restore public opinion?
Some nutritious foods under the current NOVA system could be demonised alongside unhealthy variants. Industry's calling for reform, but what would the next generation look like?
Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee
Diets that exclude foods high in added sugar and saturated fat, like sugary drinks, snacks and processed meat, still provide sufficient levels of essential nutrients, like vitamins, minerals and fiber, according to the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee.
Dairy innovation and trends
The dairy case is no longer a limited selection of fat-free, low-fat or whole milk in generic white bottles or a bare-bones choice between just “orange” or “white” cheese – rather an explosion of innovation in recent years has dramatically multiplied...
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Research and advocates for 100% grass-fed dairy suggest the practice is better for people, the planet and animals – but is it better for business?
Dietary Guidelines for Americans
The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) recommended introducing a variety of fruits, vegetables and grains at appropriate ages does not adversely impact growth or increase obesity risk in young children.
Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee
The 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) recommends consolidating various dietary patterns into a single, inclusive Healthy US-Style Dietary Pattern that includes nutrient-dense, plant-based foods and which is accessible for all Americans.
Size matters – at least when it comes to crafting nutrient content and health claims for food based on servings, according to a recent BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division decision for a challenge brought by Olé Mexican Foods against...
Food industry players across the value chain are frustrated by lingering questions about how to implement sweeping food safety changes that go into effect in little over a year, including fears of some stakeholders “going berserk” with new technology or...
USDA’s emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) benefits are available for eligible households impacted by Tropical Storm Helene in parts of Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee, with industry associations collaborating to ensure...
2024 US presidential election
Donald Trump's election as the 47th US president signals a sea change in economic and trade policies from the Biden Administration, as the president-elect is expected to raise tariffs, which can kick start inflation again and complicate stressed supply...
The FDA's phase two draft guidance on sodium reduction, released on August 15, sets new voluntary targets for food manufacturers to reduce average consumption to 2,750 milligrams per day by 2024, as nearly three-quarters of Americans' sodium intake...