Sensient Is Betting Big on the Dye Ban
Sensient is expanding natural color production capacity as the FDA's 2027 synthetic dye phase-out forces CPG reformulation at scale.
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Aldi Just Banned 44 Additives and Didn’t Ask the FDA for Permission
Aldi's sweep of 44 synthetic additives from private-label products signals that retailer pressure is now driving artificial color reformulation faster than regulators.
States Can’t See FDA Food Safety Data. This Bill Would Change That.
A new federal bill would allow FDA food safety information sharing with states, breaking a proprietary data wall that currently leaves regulators blind.
Nutella Goes Peanut: Ferrero Opens New Chicago Line
Ferrero has activated Nutella peanut production at a new Chicago-area line, signaling a major U.S. market push for its hazelnut spread brand.
Light Controls Fermentation Now. Fermeate Has $2M to Prove It.
California startup Fermeate's optogenetics platform uses light signals to switch genes on and off during fermentation, with $2M in seed funding to scale it.
Uncle Giuseppe’s Bridge Mix Hides Three Undeclared Allergens
An undeclared allergen recall hits Uncle Giuseppe's bridge mix, exposing milk, soy, and cashew risks for sensitive consumers.
Steak ‘n’ Shake Hires a MAHA Officer. Yes, Really.
Four QSR brand moves signal where fast food is heading: east coast expansion, delivery innovation, and a politically charged new C-suite title.
Chipotle Bets on Burger King’s Provocateur to Own the Clean-Food Story
Fernando Machado, the marketer behind Burger King's most disruptive campaigns, becomes Chipotle's new chief brand officer.
Hu Chocolate Just Landed More Shelf Space at Target
Hu clean-label chocolate scores a nationwide Target expansion, adding its first individually wrapped format and a new coconut flavor to the lineup.
Chipotle Bets Big on Brand With Two C-Suite Hires
Chipotle taps Fernando Machado as chief brand officer and creates a new chief digital officer role for Arlie Sisson, signaling a dual push on brand and technology.
Yum Brands’ Secret Weapon: Sharing Value Playbooks Across Brands
Yum Brands executives across Taco Bell, KFC, and Habit Burger share value strategies as cost-conscious consumers reshape quick-service demand.
Walmart’s Grocery Grip Is Slipping
Walmart grocery sales growth hit just 3% year-over-year, signaling a market share slide that competitors and suppliers should not ignore.