Regulations

FDA Loosens Rules Around ‘No Artificial Colors’ Label Claims, Approves of Two More Natural Colors

Prior, any color whatsoever was considered to be "artificial" since it didn't naturally occur in a food product.

Market Updates

Fi Europe Sets the Stage for Food Industry Trends in 2026

Over 24,000 attendees and 1,470 exhibitors attended this year's show, highlighting key trends in upcycling, fiber, pet food products, format innovation, and more.

Regulations

Most Consumers Believe AI Technology Use Should be Declared on Food and Beverage Labels

Research commissioned by Ingredient Communications showed 83% of consumers want food products designed or manufactured with the help of AI technology to be labeled.

Products & Ingredients

Bragg Live Food Products Expands Distribution of Apple Cider Vinegar Energy Supplements

The rollout will begin at nearly 3,000 Walmart locations across the U.S.

Market Updates

FDA, FTC Issue Warning Letters to Companies Selling Delta-8 THC Products

The joint letters targeted food products containing the drug which mimic popular national chip, snack, and candy brands.

Sempera Organics and Good Machine Partner on Mushroom Production Technologies

The two companies will focus on scaling up mycelium for fungi-based food production which is resistant to climate change.

Exclusives

Upcycling Presents Benefits for Business and the Environment

The business potential and environmental impact of salvaging lost or wasted food products demands a fresh look.

Regulations

FDA Issues ‘No Questions’ Letter for Chiber Mushroom Fiber Preservative

The fiber, sourced from white button mushrooms, functions as a natural preservative for various food products.

Products & Ingredients

Florida Food Products Acquires Javo

The acquisition of the clean label coffee, tea, and botanicals specialist will diversify FFP’s portfolio of natural ingredients and products.

Market Updates

Cargill to Double Production of Tapioca Syrup

Sourced from the cassava plant, tapioca syrup is used in a wide range of food products.

House Wellness Foods’ Postbiotic HK L-137 Receives Approval from FSANZ

The agency, which regulates food products in Australia and New Zealand, classified the ingredient as a non-novel food.

Market Updates

Florida Food Products Acquires Comax Flavors

The acquisition will bring Comax into FFP’s infrastructure of competencies in tea, botanical, coffee, and vegetable extraction.

Market Updates

Nutrient Density Emerging as Nutrition Marketing Tool

Nutrient density identifies the amount of beneficial nutrients in a food product (protein, fiber, vitamins/minerals) per energy content, weight, or serving.

Regulations

Upcycled Food Association Grants First Certification to ReGrained

ReGrained’s SuperGrain+ flour is the first ingredient to receive certification from the group based on saving food production byproduct from waste.

Market Updates

Nestlé Health Science Agrees to Acquire Majority Stake in Vital Proteins

Vital’s portfolio includes collagen, supplements, beverages, and food products.