IFF Moves Its Vanilla Lab to Madagascar
IFF's new 650-square-meter facility in Toamasina puts vanilla innovation at origin, closer to the crop's climate, curing, and post-harvest variables.
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Mars Is Rewriting Snacking. Can It Outrun Its Own Candy Aisle?
Mars growth strategy snacking reveals a company betting on premiumisation, longevity nutrition, and regenerative cocoa to stay ahead of a shifting market.
Precision Fermentation Takes Aim at Red 40
Oterra and Debut are developing a precision-fermented Red 40 alternative, targeting synthetic dyes as regulatory and consumer pressure intensifies.
Kraft Heinz Bets $600M on Packaging While AI Rewires the Plant Floor
AI in food manufacturing is moving from pilot to infrastructure. Kraft Heinz's $600M packaging bet and a fertilizer price shock are forcing operators to act now.
Inspire Brands Bets Big on a Public Exit
The Inspire Brands IPO filing signals a major liquidity move for Roark Capital, which owns Dunkin', Arby's, Buffalo Wild Wings, Sonic, and Jimmy John's.
Moody’s Picks Its Winners for 2026. It’s Not Pretty.
Moody's keeps a negative outlook on retail for 2026, but the retail environment 2026 outlook has clear favorites: Walmart and Costco.
USDA Raises the Bar on SNAP Retailer Nutrition Rules
New SNAP staple food stocking standards take effect this fall, doubling variety requirements and raising the floor for what qualifies as a compliant retailer.
Wind and Solar Just Saved UK Consumers £1.7 Billion
Wind and solar savings hit £1.7bn in the UK, while EU fossil-fuel exemptions and Amazon deforestation risk reshape food supply chains.
Tempty Foods Fills Its Crowdfund in 24 Hours Flat
Danish mycelium food company Tempty Foods blew past its Republic Europe crowdfunding target in under a day, with 26 days still on the clock.
Skittles Quietly Drops the Additive RFK Jr. Made Famous
Skittles removes titanium dioxide from its formula, as RFK Jr.'s Make America Healthy Again push accelerates additive scrutiny across candy and snack categories.
Mars Drops 120+ Halloween Items in April
Mars seasonal Halloween candy arrives months early, with 60+ variety bags and returning staples across a 120-item portfolio.
The White House Wants to Regulate AI Like a Drug
A proposed executive order could subject AI models to an FDA-style AI evaluation process, with major implications for food-tech and ag-tech suppliers.