Elmhurst 1925 Bets Clean Label Can Win the RTD Protein Wars
Elmhurst 1925's new clean label RTD protein line lands at Sprouts with 27g plant protein, 3g sugar, and a NEXTY Award already in hand.
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Mars Goes Freeze-Dried and Swicy. But Is It Clean?
Mars confectionery innovation strategy leans hard into flavour and digital impulse. Transparency and clean-label? Still waiting in the wings.
Kroger’s Executive Exodus Continues Under Foran
Kroger executive departures are accelerating under new CEO Greg Foran, with 18-year veteran Jamie Lancaster the latest senior leader to exit.
FRESH Act Could Strip States of Food Safety Power
The FRESH Act proposes federal GRAS authority over states, reshaping how food additives and chemicals get approved across the U.S.
Wegmans Completes What Took Nine Years to Bake
Wegmans' clean-label bakery standard now covers every in-store item, nine years after the retailer first started removing artificial ingredients.
What’s Really Behind Filet-O-Fish’s Golden Hue?
The Filet-O-Fish golden color ingredients include more than fish and breadcrumbs. Here's what operators and suppliers should know.
Mars Previews Its Sweets & Snacks Expo Lineup; Still No Clean Color?
Mars is teasing new candy flavors, formats, and textures at the Mars Sweets & Snacks Expo, backed by proprietary consumer data.
A Vet Is Now Running FDA’s Human Foods Program
Donald Prater, a veterinarian, steps into acting leadership of the FDA human foods program as the agency navigates another leadership transition.
Veggie Waffles Are Pulling New Shoppers Into the Frozen Aisle
Evergreen's veggie-packed frozen waffles hit 9,000+ stores, and Kroger data suggests they're growing the category, not just stealing share.
Starbucks Cuts 300 More Jobs, Shrinks Regional Offices
Starbucks layoffs 2025 continue as the chain eliminates 300 corporate roles and consolidates regional support offices nationwide.