Trump Wants to ‘Chickenify’ Fish. A New Video Shows the Cost.
A new undercover video at a Cooke Aquaculture hatchery surfaces cruelty claims just as the Trump administration pushes industrial fish farming expansion.
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NPA Storms Capitol Hill With a 90-Year-Old Fight
Over 180 NPA members hit Capitol Hill in 2026, pushing for dietary supplement regulatory access via HSAs, FSAs, and drug preclusion reform.
Unilever’s $40B McCormick Bet Is Already Rattling Investors
The Unilever McCormick merger has triggered a major shareholder exit and a share price slump, raising hard questions about Big Food's restructuring logic.
Hershey’s Pokémon Kisses Go Villain-Core for Year 30
Hershey Pokémon Kisses now feature Team Rocket foils, a digital collecting hub, and an Instagram takeover marking 30 years of the franchise.
Hershey’s Pokémon Kisses Get a Team Rocket Villain Arc
Hershey Pokémon Kisses now feature Team Rocket villain foils, a digital collecting hub, and an Instagram takeover for the franchise's 30th anniversary.
Mothers Cookies Puts Nerds on a Shortbread
The Mothers Cookies Nerds collab hits Walmart shelves in June, fusing frosted shortbread with candy crunch in a Walmart-exclusive launch.
Mondelēz Reformulated Oreo Snack Cakes Because Fans Complained
Mondelēz brought back Oreo snack cakes, heard the complaints, and actually changed the product. The Oreo snack cake reformulation is a rare feedback loop that worked.
Cargill’s Cocoa-Free Chocolate Bet Skips the Bean Entirely
Cargill and Voyage Foods launch NextCoa, a cocoa-free chocolate alternative made from grapeseeds, targeting US food manufacturers facing volatile cocoa supply.
Big Candy’s New Playbook: Flavor Is Out, Experience Is In
Confectionery innovation trends 2026 are pushing the industry's biggest players past flavor launches toward texture, health, and consumer experience.
Who’s Running the FDA’s Food Program Now?
Kyle Diamantas is poised to lead the FDA food program after Marty Makary's exit, raising urgent questions about science, staffing, and MAHA's reach.