Anthropic’s AI ‘Feelings’ Research Has Food Brands Watching
Anthropic's latest AI model research probes whether AI can feel pain. Food-industry operators should understand what it actually proves.
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Those Vegan Cowboys Bet Big on Animal-Free Casein
The Dutch-Belgian precision fermentation startup launches Margaret's Finest, a new R&D program exploring animal-free casein protein ahead of its US market entry.
Startup CPG Puts Founders and Formulators at One Table
Great branding and a signed distributor will not save a product that is not actually good. That premise drove Startup CPG’s first-ever Founders and Formulators event, held July 12 at the historic Palmer House Hilton in Chicago, the day before…
Private Label Was Supposed to Kill Brands. It Didn’t.
Private label's rise is forcing name brands to sharpen their edge; private label branded innovation is now reshaping the bakery and snacks category.
PepsiCo’s Nutrition Chief Has a 40-Year Plan
Sue Gatenby helped shape the UK's Eatwell Guide. Now she's steering PepsiCo's reformulation strategy toward positive nutrition at global scale.
More Big Food, More Big AI. But Who Holds the Competitive Edge?
Three global giants are deploying AI product development tools to compress R&D cycles; here is what operators should know.
Burger King and Jersey Mike’s Bet on Tiered Pricing
Tiered menu pricing is gaining traction at major QSR and fast-casual chains, signaling a structural shift in how restaurants manage value perception.
Better Meat Co Drops ‘Meat’ to Chase Bigger Mycoprotein Market
The Better Meat Co is now BMC Ingredients, signaling that its Rhiza mycoprotein ambitions stretch well beyond meat alternatives.
Walmart Cuts Ground Beef 12% as Trump Claims Credit
Walmart's summer price cuts hit ground beef, Lay's, and private label; Trump immediately claimed credit on Truth Social.
Ultra-Processed Food Regulation Is Coming. Is Your Formulation Ready?
From FDA definitions to WHO proposals and state-level litigation, UPF regulation is no longer a distant threat for food manufacturers.
World Bank Drops Climate Target: Food Chains Feel It First
The World Bank quietly abandoned its 45% climate finance goal. For food operators sourcing from developing markets, the fallout is already arriving.
Kroger’s People Chief Is Changing. Here’s Who’s Next.
Kroger has named Emilee De Martino as its new chief people officer, succeeding Tim Massa ahead of his planned retirement.