Ingredients
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Shift to natural ingredients opens the door to food fraud
As companies race to replace artificial dyes, experts are seeing a surge in fake ingredients claiming to be clean label.
By Sarah Zimmerman • April 2, 2026 -
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How AI is changing food supply chains
As consumer shopping habits evolve, experts say accurate and on-time deliveries have become more important than ever.
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The food and beverage industry is changing rapidly and the actions companies take this year are likely to play a major role in defining their future.
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Hershey reverting back to ‘classic’ chocolate recipe for some Reese’s products
The change, which will only affect 3% of products, follows a weeks-long campaign from the grandson of the peanut butter cup’s founder.
By Christopher Doering • April 1, 2026 -
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Food industry moves toward transparency with smarter barcodes
A SmartLabel initiative that gives consumers detailed product information via QR codes is gearing up for a major shift in retail technology.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • April 1, 2026 -
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General Mills launches Trix, Lucky Charms cereals with natural colors
The Cotton Candy and “Moana” varieties will debut this summer, the same time the food giant expects to remove synthetic dyes across its cereals.
By Christopher Doering • March 31, 2026 -
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Q&AHow Mondelēz is adding more ‘razzle-dazzle’ to Easter and beyond
The company is positioning Oreo, Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids to have a bigger holiday presence as the seasonal segment drives outsized growth for the snacking giant.
By Christopher Doering • March 30, 2026 -
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Sponsored by IFT FIRSTWhen food science meets the expo hall: How IFT FIRST is re‑engineering professional learning in 2026
IFT FIRST in 2026 brings science, innovation and application together — directly in the expo hall.
By Leisha Nicol • March 30, 2026 -
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Q&AAI is raising the stakes in functional ingredient formulation
The technology is fundamentally reshaping food science while also allowing consumers to test brands’ health claims in real time, said Nora Khaldi, founder and CEO of Nuritas.
By Sarah Zimmerman • March 26, 2026 -
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California to consider creating ‘not ultraprocessed’ food label
The state is weighing a first-of-its kind state verification program that gives companies the option to certify their products.
By Sarah Zimmerman • March 26, 2026 -
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Why Campbell’s $1B Rao’s brand is winning on sauce
By touting its premium ingredients list and encouraging trial, the fast-growing sauce aims to build consumer awareness and household penetration.
By Christopher Doering • March 25, 2026 -
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How c-stores are capitalizing on Americans’ caffeine obsession
As consumers look to boost energy across the day, brands and retailers are becoming more personalized in their product lineups, according to Circana.
By Christine Blank • March 24, 2026 -
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Unilever in talks to sell food business to McCormick
The deal would be the largest in the flavor giant’s history and create a condiment portfolio that includes Frank’s RedHot and Hellmann’s.
By Christopher Doering • March 20, 2026 -
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After funding collapse, what’s next for food startups?
Despite changes in the investment landscape, startups remain “critical” for big food companies to remain competitive, according to Cargill and PepsiCo.
By Sarah Zimmerman • March 20, 2026 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Clif chews on energy bites | Jimmy Dean bulks up protein offerings
The snack bar brand wants to deepen its presence in the energy space, while craft brewer Dogfish Head bets big on RTD.
By Food Dive staff • March 20, 2026 -
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‘Not all proteins are created equal’: Inside PepsiCo’s approach to functional ingredients
The snacks giant is ensuring that cleaner ingredients don’t compromise taste or color, especially as consumers send mixed messages around what they want.
By Laurel Deppen • Updated March 19, 2026 -
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Q&AHow Mondelēz identifies the next disruptive snacking trends
The Oreo maker’s venture capital arm is prioritizing innovation with better-for-you ingredients, but admits it’s “skeptical” of some emerging health trends.
By Laurel Deppen • March 19, 2026 -
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Campbell’s brings iconic soup name to sauces
A new line set to be released in June comes as more consumers use the CPG giant’s soups as an ingredient in home meals.
By Christopher Doering • March 19, 2026 -
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EXCLUSIVEIngredion leverages AI to advance ingredient discovery
New partnerships with Shiru and Holobiome reflect how the supplier is working to accelerate innovations that support gut health or provide other benefits.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Updated March 18, 2026 -
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Why Nestlé is betting on ‘huge opportunity’ in frozen food
The business is a "strategically important" part of the company’s growth outlook due to its presence in key areas like convenience, affordability and global cuisine, according to a top executive.
By Christopher Doering • March 18, 2026 -
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Kraft Heinz leans into fiber, protein craze with new mac and cheese
PowerMac, which took nearly a year to develop, is the latest innovation from a major food company looking to turn around sales with trendy ingredients.
By Christopher Doering • March 17, 2026 -
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USDA sued over state SNAP restrictions on candy, soda
Consumers bringing the lawsuit claim that the limits in their five states violate federal law and hurt both shoppers and retailers.
By Catherine Douglas Moran • March 16, 2026 -
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An ‘everyday choice’: Celsius surges as energy drinks become ‘mainstream’
CEO John Fieldly said more consumers are turning to the beverages as a companion to meals, an alcohol alternative and even when taking GLP-1s.
By Christopher Doering • March 16, 2026 -
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ColumnLeftovers: Chomps chomps on chicken | Twizzlers sip from dirty soda trend
The fast-growing meat stick brand said the launch marks a “major evolution” for the company, while Surfside owner Stateside Brands releases a sports drink inspired canned cocktail.
By Food Dive staff • March 13, 2026 -
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Reformulation surge prompts Ingredion to reasses how it does business
With more food companies wanting to add protein or create clean-label products, the 120-year-old ingredient supplier has to be more selective about which categories it participates in.
By Christopher Doering • March 12, 2026 -
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OpinionRevisiting the predictions: How have GLP-1s changed the food industry?
Weight loss medications are pushing consumers to become more intentional about what they eat. That has major implications for the future of the sector.
By Bryan Radtke and Jeremy Bartlow • March 12, 2026
