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The Future of Food · Newsroom
Food news, food policy and food tech. What is changing on the label, in the lab and in the law, and what it means for the people who make our food.
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The Trump administration is again pushing to finalize the first federal definition of ultra-processed food, Politico reported. Meetings with the food industry have gained momentum since Stephen Miller became chief of staff, while the proposed text remains unpublished.
At its Nov. 12 investor day, Kraft Heinz said organic net sales should be relatively flat in 2027, with growth returning in the second half. Nearly half of its innovation pipeline targets health and wellness, including higher protein, reduced sugar and simpler ingredients, Food Dive reported.
Natural food color supplier California Natural Color will introduce Pure Red Beet, a red color made from beets in its crystal format, at Fi Europe in Frankfurt on Nov. 17 to 19. The company says it is aimed at dairy, confectionery and plant-based products.
Once Upon a Farm lowered its 2026 net sales outlook to $290 million to $300 million, from $327 million to $335 million, to reflect its recall of Tractor Wheels toddler bars. Third-quarter net sales rose 34.9% to $89.1 million.
Natural color maker Oterra launched ColorFruit Red Radish Powder, a red food color it positions as a replacement for synthetic Red No. 40 in cereals, snacks, baked goods and frostings. The company says it holds its shade through baking and extrusion.
Biomanufacturer Amyris agreed to buy Oobli, which makes the sweet proteins brazzein, monellin and thaumatin by fermentation. Terms were not disclosed, and the deal is expected to close in the coming weeks.
Conagra Brands will close its ingredients plant in Macon, Missouri, on Jan. 15, laying off 442 workers, according to a state layoff notice. Production will move mainly to Arkansas.
The European Food Safety Authority updated its risk assessment of eight Alternaria toxins found in cereals, tomatoes, fruit juices and paprika powder. Five are genotoxic, and infants and toddlers have the highest exposure for their body weight.
Hain Celestial told investors there is substantial doubt it can continue as a going concern unless it refinances about $586 million in debt due Dec. 22. Its sale of Ella's Kitchen and its European business is still pending.
PepsiCo North America CEO Ram Krishnan told employees the company will simplify its structure over the coming week. The Wall Street Journal reported the plan would cut about 1,000 jobs.
The National Organic Standards Board recommended dropping the seaweed-derived thickener at its fall meeting. USDA has the final say, and it overruled the same recommendation in 2016.
The American Medical Association wants an independent committee to review food colors and other additives already in use, and wants FDA to review every new GRAS determination.