RFK’s Dye Win Contingent Upon Big Snack and Soda
Kennedy claims victory on food dye phase-out, but CSPI data shows only 4 of 12 committed companies will fully comply by end of 2026.
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Aldi Bans 44 Additives Before the Feds Even Blink
Aldi's food additive ban covers 44 substances and puts the discount retailer ahead of regulators still debating what's safe.
Pendulum’s Gut Fuel Targets the Fiber Gap GLP-1 Hype Left Behind
Pendulum's CEO says gut fuel prebiotic fiber and polyphenol blend is science-backed, low-FODMAP, and built for the GLP-1 era.
Dairy Lobby Backs Farm Bill Push for Domestic Processing
IDFA joined a coalition letter backing a Farm Bill amendment to boost domestic dairy processing capacity, signaling industry alignment on supply chain resilience.
Sensient Bets $250M on Natural Food Dyes
Sensient Technologies is expanding natural food dye production capacity with a $250M investment, as regulatory and consumer pressure on synthetic dyes intensifies.
Transit Deserts Are Starving SNAP Shoppers
As Covid-era transit funding expires, transit deserts food access gaps are widening, threatening grocery supply chains and SNAP participation rates.
Sweetgreen Bets Big on Experiential Design
Sweetgreen's new chief development officer brings Amazon and Starbucks experience, signaling a pivot in sweetgreen store design strategy.
Amazon Claims No. 2 Grocer. No Stores Required.
Amazon's grocery business topped $150 billion in gross sales last year, cementing its Amazon grocery market share claim without a meaningful store footprint.
Tostitos Goes Cold, Modelo Goes Strong
Three brands chase new shelf space this week, with refrigerated dip innovation leading the charge from PepsiCo's Tostitos.
India’s Cleanest Curry Brand Just Landed at Whole Foods
Backed by $8.5 million, Gymkhana Fine Foods brings its clean-label Indian sauces to Whole Foods stores nationwide in a calculated US debut.