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Will the beef tallow trend come to Europe?
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (979+ words) Beef tallow is surging in popularity across the US, with Whole Foods Market Trends Council naming it the top food trend for 2026. Food fashions often cross the Atlantic, but will European consumers embrace this revival? America is warming to the…...
Protein’s single note is getting old – what is its next verse?
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (1286+ words) The intensifying drum beat of ‘more, more, more’ that propelled protein’s rise in recent years may no longer be enough to protect the ingredient’s premium place – prompting manufacturers to rethink how they frame the macronutrient to cut through the cacophony…...
Whey shortage: what are the alternatives?
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (640+ words) A whey shortage is gripping the food industry. Sales of the key ingredient have skyrocketed, so much so that availability is drying up. Whey is a key protein source, but it also has several important functional roles in food production…...
Retailers rethink SNAP strategy as enrollment and spending decline
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (848+ words) Changes to eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and new restrictions on what participants can buy with their benefits are reshaping grocery spending patterns and how retailers attract and retain shoppers, according to Circana data. “Three big things…...
Will coffee prices continue to rise?
2+ day, 15+ hour ago (668+ words) Coffee prices have recently experienced a spike. Between 26 June and 6 July, they rose from $2.76 (€2.43) per pound to $3.48 (€3.06) per pound, according to Trading Economics. Since then, the price has stayed well above $3 (€2.64) per pound. So what is behind this rise? The…...
FDA to hand off food inspections to states
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (806+ words) In FDA’s mandate to regulate the safety and nutrition of roughly 80% of the US food supply, it is turning to artificial intelligence and state regulators to help with some of the heavy lifting. The FDA is continually strengthening its Human…...
Why upcycled ingredients struggle to scale in Asia Pacific
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (719+ words) In a related article, Dole Specialty Ingredients also shared how the company is positioning upcycled ingredients as part of its broader growth strategy. While upcycled ingredients are gaining attention globally, DSI Managing Director Weitze Ooi said scaling the model remains…...
Mars bets on Summerween as Halloween becomes a season
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (779+ words) Halloween has moved beyond Oct. 31, extending excitement for treats into the summer months, or Summerween, a cultural moment that has driven Mars’ production and innovation strategy to meet demand for the holiday, according to the confectionery giant’s 2026 Tricks, Treats and…...
Upcycling enters new phase as startups unlock premium ingredients from food sidestreams
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (1258+ words) Upcycling food production byproducts and overlooked agricultural sidestreams into higher-value ingredients is nearing an inflection point as startups develop technology to more efficiently capture nutrition, functionality and economic value from materials traditionally destined for animal feed, compost or, in some…...
Nestlé unveils €4.9bn drinks giant Peranel in portfolio shake-up
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (460+ words) Nestlé has announced the launch of a brand new €4.9bn beverage company named Peranel. Created in partnership with global investment firm Platinum Equity, the 50:50 venture will focus on water and premium beverages, with the goal of accelerating growth in the category....