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Halo Science, the open innovation platform connecting academic researchers and industry, published its 2026 analysis of CPG reformulation infrastructure this week. The piece, titled “Who’s Solving CPG’s Reformulation Backlog in 2026,” profiles six specialized startups working on different bottlenecks inside…
A Harvard-led study links ultraprocessed food dementia risk to a 58% spike, as federal dietary policy tightens the reformulation pressure on CPG manufacturers.
Bodyarmor Fit is Coca-Cola's first sparkling sports drink, targeting daily hydration routines beyond the gym with electrolytes and caffeine.
Amazon's first-ever free groceries sweepstakes offers 100 winners $10,000 each, timed to Prime Day to deepen grocery loyalty.
Nvidia's new AI superchip lands in consumer laptops this year. Food-industry operators should understand what that means for edge computing on the plant floor.
Target's new chef snack collaboration brings bold, globally inspired flavors to mass retail, signaling where private-label snacking is heading.
A Houston-area Taco Bell franchise acquisition more than doubles Ghai Restaurants' footprint, signaling active consolidation among quick-service operators.
Grocery executive changes in May 2026 hit hard: Kroger lost several leaders while Lidl US, Ahold Delhaize, and Allegiance all named new CEOs.
Costco's Q3 results show Costco protein private label is no accident: GLP-1 drug adoption is actively reshaping club retail's product strategy.
Google's mosquito release program targets disease-carrying insects in California and Florida, with quiet implications for outdoor food and agriculture supply chains.