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.
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Cargill and Voyage Foods Want to Replace Cocoa
Their cocoa-free chocolate brand NextCoa just hit North America, two years after Cargill and Voyage Foods partnered to decarbonize the cocoa supply chain.
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.
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.
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.
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.
FDA’s Makary Is Out. What Comes Next for Food?
FDA commissioner Makary resigns after a turbulent run, leaving food oversight in acting hands as industry watches for regulatory signals.
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.