Monster’s Secret Weapon: Coke’s Bottling Army
Monster Energy global expansion is accelerating fast, using Coca-Cola's bottling infrastructure to push into Southeast Asia, India, China, and EMEA.
food news. food policy. food tech.
food news. food policy. food tech.
Dan Bouchoucha
Ultra-Processed Foods Take Another Health Hit. Industry Reckoning Deepens.
A Harvard-led study links ultraprocessed food dementia risk to a 58% spike, as federal dietary policy tightens the reformulation pressure on CPG manufacturers.
Formo’s Cow-Free Casein Just Cleared US Shelves
Formo's precision fermentation casein earned self-affirmed GRAS status in the US, unlocking a commercial partnership for the cow-free dairy protein ingredient.
Silk Goes Ultra-Protein, Oatly Backs Urine Fertilizer
Three dairy-free innovation news items this week: Silk's protein soy milk launch in Canada, a urine-to-fertilizer pilot, and a non-dairy milk pivot.
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.
Muscle Milk Drops Artificial Ingredients to Chase Core Power
PepsiCo's Muscle Milk rebrand cuts artificial colors, sweeteners, and flavors as the protein drink market gets more competitive.
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.
The EU Just Bet €10M on Mycelium Steak
Adamo Foods wins a €10M Horizon Europe grant to scale whole-cut mycelium meat using food industry byproducts as feedstock.
Finland’s Mycoprotein Hits Pet Treats Before Human Food
Finnish biotech Enifer and Rovio Pet Foods debut a PEKILO mycoprotein dog treat, signaling a commercial path for fungi-based protein in pet food.
Danone Shuts Silk and So Delicious Factory, Cuts 114 Jobs
Danone's New Jersey closure signals real strain in its North American plant-based milk business, even as its European alternative dairy arm holds strong.