NPA Storms Capitol Hill With a 90-Year-Old Fight
Over 180 NPA members hit Capitol Hill in 2026, pushing for dietary supplement regulatory access via HSAs, FSAs, and drug preclusion reform.
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Mothers Cookies Puts Nerds on a Shortbread
The Mothers Cookies Nerds collab hits Walmart shelves in June, fusing frosted shortbread with candy crunch in a Walmart-exclusive launch.
Cargill’s Cocoa-Free Chocolate Bet Skips the Bean Entirely
Cargill and Voyage Foods launch NextCoa, a cocoa-free chocolate alternative made from grapeseeds, targeting US food manufacturers facing volatile cocoa supply.
Big Candy’s New Playbook: Flavor Is Out, Experience Is In
Confectionery innovation trends 2026 are pushing the industry's biggest players past flavor launches toward texture, health, and consumer experience.
Who’s Running the FDA’s Food Program Now?
Kyle Diamantas is poised to lead the FDA food program after Marty Makary's exit, raising urgent questions about science, staffing, and MAHA's reach.
Amazon Now Wants Your Groceries in 30 Minutes
Amazon Now rapid grocery delivery is scaling to tens of millions of shoppers in 2026, combining perishables, essentials, and electronics in one order.
Kraft Heinz Is Spending Big. But On What, Exactly?
Kraft Heinz boosted marketing spend 37%, banking on protein-packed mac and cheese and an NFL deal to reverse years of brand erosion.
Rogue Snacks Just Landed $2.5M and a Walmart Shelf
The protein snack brand secures $2.5 million and a Rogue Snacks Walmart launch in July, signaling retailer appetite for cleaner protein formats.
Bond Pet Foods Wins FDA Nod for Yeast-Brewed Lamb Protein
Bond Pet Foods and Hill's Pet Nutrition cleared FDA review for a yeast-brewed lamb protein, marking a milestone for precision fermentation pet protein.
Who’s Running the FDA Now?
Kyle Diamantas is poised to lead the FDA after Marty Makary's exit, raising urgent questions about FDA leadership food policy direction.