Elizabeth Crawford

5 clues to the future of grocery in Whole Foods’ latest LEAP Cohort

From culturally specific flavors to functional foods that don’t look like supplements, the 10 brands selected for Whole Foods’ 2026 accelerator offer a window into where the retailer sees opportunity

Big Food warns growing scrutiny of ultra-processed foods could hit sales and costs

Campbell’s, PepsiCo, Conagra, Kraft Heinz and JM Smucker flag regulatory, consumer and litigation risks as debate over UPFs intensifies

General Mills rebuilds retail momentum with price cuts, innovation & marketing

After cutting prices to win back inflation-weary shoppers, General Mills is leaning on product renovation, innovation and stepped-up marketing to reignite growth

Hershey bets a ‘little extra’ can make candy feel like more as it courts premium shoppers

From sensory-driven Creme bars to a Katseye collaboration and Cadbury’s push beyond Easter, Hershey is using products, culture and experiences to make affordable indulgence feel like something more

FDA’s GRAS overhaul could add pressure to agency – can AI help?

SciPinion says its new SciBridge Safety Suite can help companies identify and document similarities between new ingredients and substances FDA has previously reviewed, potentially easing pressure on an already resource-constrained agency

Flavors of the future: Global inspiration meets local innovation

Coffee and tea move beyond function to embrace flavor-forward growth opportunities

Nostalgic flavors, regional preparations and specialty formats are giving consumers new reasons to drink coffee and tea, and brands new ways to build occasions and differentiate products

Flavors of the future: global inspiration meets local innovation

McCormick bets on flavor for growth as food budgets tighten

Spices, condiments and cooking aids are helping consumers make ingredients go further, while younger shoppers’ appetite for global and premium flavors creates longer-term growth opportunities

Flavors of the future: global inspiration meets local innovation

Letter from the editor: Flavors of the future

From Filipino ube to North African harissa – how are global flavors shaping CPG innovation and what ingredients are leading the charge?

Soup-To-Nuts Podcast

What’s holding organic back? The industry takes its case to Congress

Organic industry stakeholders press lawmakers on domestic production, infrastructure, farm relief and enforcement as the sector works to grow beyond $76 billion

Whole Foods CEO warns supply constraints could hinder organic industry’s next $24B

Organic sales reached $76.6 billion in 2025, but Whole Foods CEO Jason Buechel says supply constraints, producer economics and price perceptions could determine how quickly the market reaches $100 billion