Archives for March 31, 2026

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Texture innovation: Confectionery’s next frontier

From freeze‑dried sweets to ultra‑indulgent chocolate, texture is taking centre stage

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FDA delays beetroot red and spirulina color approvals amid stakeholder safety and labeling worries

Agency delays effective dates for color additives after GMO/Toxin Free USA and Obelisk Tech Systems challenge safety reviews and ‘no artificial colors’ labeling

Natural Products Expo West

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Letter from the editor: Can packaged food rediscover its innovative edge?

Natural Products Expo West reveals an industry playing it safe, while searching for its next big breakthrough as economic pressures, shifting consumer expectations and regulatory uncertainty converge

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Unilever spins-off food as McCormick megamerger confirmed

Unilever separates Foods, McCormick scales-up – a new force in food and beverage emerges

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16 trends at Expo West: Convenience, function and ‘feel good’ food redefines innovation and marketing

From packaging breakthroughs and GLP-1-friendly formulations to regenerative claims and sensory-driven products, brands are balancing health, sustainability and indulgence in a rapidly evolving market

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Danone’s Alpro blocked by dairy label ruling

Dairy naming restrictions have claimed another casualty, with a big-name oat drink brand losing its marketing fight

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Unilever says McCormick deal could close today

Unilever edges closer to a deal with McCormick in a move that would reshape its future and redefine the global food landscape

Whey’s boom is flipping dairy economics on their head

Once a waste product, whey has become dairy’s hottest commodity, driving record prices, factory investments and a profound shift in the economics of global milk production

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Alc-free growth: Free AF ramps up US plans with Whole Foods, Kroger launch

New Zealand alcohol-free cocktail brand has set its sights on driving rapid retail expansion in the US, tapping its proprietary botanical tech to offer innovative drinks to the market

NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026: Entries open for submission

The NutraIngredients-Asia Awards 2026 are now open for entry submission, with 17 categories up for contest!