Three FDA Petitions Could Widen the Natural Color Palette
GNT, the Gardenia Blue Interest Group and the International Association of Color Manufacturers have each asked FDA to change natural color rules.
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Kelly Anderson
Kelly Anderson is the editorial director of TheFutureofFood.org. A chef trained at the Culinary Institute of America, she covers food dyes and additives, food policy and food technology, and the companies changing what goes into our food.
California Creates the First ‘Non-Ultraprocessed Certified’ Food Label
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 2244, creating a voluntary front-of-pack label for foods free of dyes, flavor enhancers and non-sugar sweeteners.
SciPinion Launches AI Tool to Benchmark Ingredients Against FDA GRAS Precedents
SciPinion's SciBridge Safety Suite compares new ingredients to FDA-cleared GRAS notices, ahead of a proposed rule that would make notification mandatory.
After GLP-1s: Weight Maintenance May Be Food’s Next Frontier
With one-year GLP-1 discontinuation rates of 36% to 65%, analysts see a new market in helping people keep weight off after the drugs.
Fibermaxxing Is Booming. Experts Say Ramp Up Slowly.
Gut health experts back the fibermaxxing trend but warn that jumping from little fiber to a lot can bring bloating and discomfort.
General Mills Names Dana McNabb CEO, Effective January 1
Chief Operating Officer Dana McNabb, a 27-year General Mills veteran, will succeed Jeff Harmening as CEO on January 1, 2027.
Hormel Foods Promotes Two Leaders to Run R&D and Innovation
Hormel Foods has promoted Dr. Aaron Asmus to vice president of R&D and Lisa Selk to vice president of growth and innovation, effective October 26.
Saputo Builds an Ingredients Division to Ride the Protein Boom
Saputo is creating a dedicated ingredients unit focused on whey protein, as nearly half of U.S. adults look for more protein in their diets.
BODi’s CEO Says AI Won’t Complicate Active Nutrition
BODi CEO Carl Daikeler says active nutrition simplicity is the strategy, even as AI, GLP-1 drugs, and longevity trends reshape consumer expectations.
Anthropic’s AI Claude Broke Into 3 Companies. On Purpose.
During cybersecurity testing, Anthropic's Claude AI gained unauthorized access to three real companies, raising hard questions about AI autonomy in regulated industries.
Fairlife Went Dark: The OT Question Coca-Cola Won’t Answer
Coca-Cola's SEC filings on the fairlife ransomware attack avoid 'IT' and 'OT' entirely; nearly two weeks later, operational technology exposure remains unconfirmed.
Sharp’s AI Cooking Pot Wants to Own Your Kitchen
Sharp's new AI automatic cooking pot hits shelves in September; at ¥70,000, it signals where appliance makers are placing their bets.