Food & Beverage

According to the announcement, the restructuring will save taxpayers $1.8 billion per year by reducing the workforce by 10,000 full-time employees and consolidating the department’s 28 divisions into 15 new divisions.

PepsiCo Inc. announced Monday, March 17 that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire poppi, the prebiotic soda brand, for $1.95 billion.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a set of actions and initiatives that focus on infant formula.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is directing the acting U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) acting commissioner to explore rulemaking that would eliminate the independent conclusion of GRAS provision.

The blends, FibRefine 3.0 and Organic FibRefine 3.5, can offer increased fiber content without digestive distress.

The global plant-based food company will also offer attendees samples from its new lineup of brands.

Symrise and Infusd Nutrition recently announced their joint partnership to develop new water-soluble ingredients from typically fat-soluble and insoluble ingredients.

What do the new "healthy" label claim definitions mean for consumers and food brands?

Experts predict 2025’s hottest food and beverage flavor trends.

The new flavors with modulating properties help mask bitterness and improve sweetness for a variety of products and applications.

FDA contends that the color additive is safe for humans but is legally obligated by the Delaney Clause of the FD&C act to revoke authorization as research shows the Red No. 3 induces cancer in rats.

Comparing data over several years, the study highlights decreases in caffeinated beverages, but an increase in caffeine intake.

According to a survey conducted by the company, 85% of global pet parents “believe proper nutrition and supplements are as important for their pets as they are for themselves.”

Increased prices due to inflation meant consumers purchased less confections, but the category still saw growth.

The updated criteria for the claim include limits to certain nutrients, and identified foods that are consistent with Dietary Guidelines.

The survey, commissioned by Ingredient Communications and conducted by SurveyGoo, found that 83% of respondent agreed that companies should declare on product labels when a product has been designed or manufactured with the assistance of AI technology.

Aloecorp Inc. now has three cutting edge production facilities in Mexico.

Monellin is a novel sweet protein found in the fruit of the West African shrub, Dioscoreophyllum cumminsii (serendipity berry).

Dairy protein manufacturers strive to innovate as protein content claims continue to rise with consumer demand.

Mars (Franklin, TN) is collaborating with partners and suppliers like ADM, The Anderson, Inc., Riceland Foods, and Soil and Water Outcomes Fund through its Royal Canin USA and Petcare U.S. Inc. brands to provide financial incentives to farmers to implement regenerative agricultural practices.

Manufacturers could benefit from leveraging fiber to give their products a "healthy halo."

Human milk oligosaccharides and lactoferrin ingredients are getting infant formula closer to the nutritional value of breast milk.

Insights from Dr. Heather Shenkman,vegan cardiologist and triathlete.

Nutritional Outlook interviewed the founder of RXBARs about his new brand, David.

Protein content food continues to increase, creating new challenges for plant-based protein formulators.

PricePlow has announced the creation of XPO NRG, a limited edition energy drink designed to fuel attendees at SupplySide West 2024.

The clean-label, dry form of Vitamin A can be used to fortify wheat flour to reduce malnutrition worldwide.

DHSS to prioritize misbranded intoxicating hemp products in enforcement of Governor's executive order.

Howtian has launched an unrefined golden stevia extract called SoPure Dorado.

Mosaic Flavors (Chino, CA) has announced the acquisition of First Coast Flavors (Jacksonville, FL) to enhance Mosaic’s position as a premier provider of high quality, customizable flavor solutions.