T. Hasegawa’s Hasemilk Targets the Taste Gap in Dairy-Free
T. Hasegawa USA's Hasemilk uses powdered dairy-free flavor technology to replicate milk fat's sensory profile in plant-based formulations.
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GNT Bets Big on China’s Clean Label Color Boom
GNT opens a Shanghai office to serve China's growing appetite for clean label colors, signaling a major market shift food operators shouldn't ignore.
Uncountable’s AI Summit Wants to Rewire Food R&D
Uncountable's unify summit brought together R&D leaders to accelerate AI-powered food innovation across formulation and product development.
Senate Bill Would Flood USDA With AI Grants
A new Senate bill targets USDA AI grants, research funding, and farmer education, signaling federal momentum behind agriculture's digital transformation.
Tyson Has Inflation Modeled. Do You?
Food industry inflation is now a planning assumption, not a surprise. Plus: Ingredion's $3.7B move and AI shifting from system of record to system of action.
Ferrero Doubles Down on Sugar While Rivals Clean Up
Ferrero's Kinder Joy and Wonka treat launches signal continued investment in North America, even as the confection category faces clean-label pressure.
Ferrero Doubles Down on North America With Kinder, Wonka
Ferrero's Kinder Joy and Wonka treat launches signal a deeper Ferrero North America expansion push, leaning on licensed IP and confectionery craft.
FDA Warning Letters Are Surging. Here’s Why.
FDA warning letters are climbing in 2026, and food-industry operators ignoring the trend may be next in line.
Not All UPFs Are Equal, and Experts Want the FDA to Act
A new expert panel says ultra-processed food regulation needs a sharper scalpel: separate the harmful from the clinically beneficial, now.
Starbucks Kills Its AI Inventory System After 9 Months
The Starbucks AI inventory system lasted less than a year. Employees called it unreliable, and the company is reverting to traditional stock-keeping.