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Cargill is the latest global food manufacturer looking beyond cocoa to scale chocolate alternatives that help the company better navigate market volatility and offer new benefits like allergen-free profiles.
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Cargill joins alternative chocolate race with Barry Callebaut and Nestlé amid cocoa volatility
Discover how Cargill is joining Barry Callebaut and Nestlé in the alternative chocolate space with NextCoa, a sustainable and allergen-free B2B ingredient.
https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/05/28/cargill-launches-cocoa-free-chocolate-alternative-nextcoa/
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Biotech startups Formo & Those Vegan Cowboys moved one step closer to US distribution of their recombinant αS1-casein, the principal protein in milk and dairy products, after submitting a GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) notice to the FDA. - FoodNavigator
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FDA clears key hurdle for animal-free dairy protein
FDA issued GRAS notice GRN 1312 for Formo and Those Vegan Cowboys' animal-free, lactose-free recombinant casein â a key milestone before a potential no-questions letter.
https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/06/02/precision-fermented-casein-from-formo-advances-toward-us-market-after-fda-gras/
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Hormel Foodsâ âtransform and modernizeâ turnaround plan appears to be gaining traction, as the food manufacturing giant reported strong Q2 results on Thursday. -
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Hormelâs Q2 earnings beat fueled by Jennie-O, Applegate, SPAM and Pepperoni
Hormel Foods beat Wall Street Q2 estimates with $0.40 EPS on $2.97B in revenue, sending shares up 12.5%. Here's what's driving the turnaround.
https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/05/29/hormel-beats-q2-estimates-as-turnaround-plan-gains-traction/
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Near record high gas prices are turning into a boon for Costco Wholesale by attracting customers to its warehouses, CEO Ron Vachris said during the companyâs Q3 earnings call. -
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High gas prices fuel Costco memberships and food sales
Near-record gas prices are fueling Costco traffic, memberships and in-store sales, with gains across fresh foods, private label and protein categories.
https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/05/29/costco-gas-sales-hit-records-as-high-prices-drive-traffic-and-loyalty/
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The convergence of Eastern platform innovations and data-rich Western retail ecosystems is reshaping AI-powered commerce, increasingly driven by agent-based decision-making, according to a new NielsenIQ report. - FoodNavigator
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East meets West: How AI and social commerce are reshaping the future of retail
NielsenIQ's Commerce Revolution report reveals how agentic AI is replacing traditional product discovery, with Morgan Stanley projecting AI-assisted shoppers could drive up to $385 billion in US e-com...
https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/05/28/how-ai-is-merging-eastern-and-western-commerce-into-one-intelligent-ecosystem/
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Big-box retailers are reshaping the grocery landscape, with Walmart dominating even as rivals Target, Costco Wholesale and Dollar General deepen their hold on physical retail traffic, according to analytics firm Placer ai. - FoodNavigator
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Walmart leads but Costco and Dollar General are gaining ground with shoppers
Costco and Dollar General are outpacing Walmart in physical store traffic growth as value-focused retail formats gain ground, according to a new Placer.ai report on big-box retail in 2026.
https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/05/28/costco-dollar-general-gain-on-walmart-in-physical-retail-traffic-placerai-finds/
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Growing consumer demand for sustainably sourced food and beverage products is fueling a boom in products grown on regenerative farmland. Check out the new launches from SIMPLi, Tractor Beverage Co., Simple Mills, Yerba Madre and Natural Grocers.
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5 CPG brands fueling the regenerative agriculture surge
The regenerative agriculture market reached $11.3B in 2025. Discover how CPG brands like Simple Mills, Tractor and Simpli are driving sustainable food trends.
https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/05/26/regenerative-agriculture-cpg-product-launches/
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The food-as-medicine movement is gaining momentum, but health care providers on the frontlines say the novel approach to preventive health programs poses myriad challenges in scaling effective solutions for patients.
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Food-as-medicine hindered by lack of community buy-in, long-term investment
Leaders from Meals on Wheels and Kaiser Permanente share why scaling food-as-medicine programs is harder than expected â and what it will take to get there.
https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/05/20/food-as-medicine-faces-scaling-hurdles/
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Brami raised $33m, led by VMG Partners, enabling the companyâs further US expansion. Bramiâs protein-packed pastas are already available at more than 4k US locations, including Walmart/Sam's, Target, Whole Foods, Safeway/Albertsons & Costco. - FoodNavigator
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Is high-protein the new wave of pasta?
Brami is riding the wave of better-for-you pasta and expanding rapidly in the US with a $33 million investment from VMG Partners.
https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/05/19/the-pasta-market-has-a-new-challenger-in-brami-which-just-attracted-33-million-from-vmg-partners/
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PepsiCo, Jack Link's Protein Snacks, Chomps racing to own better-for-you meat snack boom: Meat sticks, jerky & sausages are no longer relegated to c-store snack aisles but are becoming a go-to choice for consumers looking to load up on protein. FoodNavigator
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PepsiCo, Jack Linkâs, Chomps racing to own better-for-you meat snack boom
Protein-packed, clean-label meat snacks are one of the hottest segments in food. Discover the latest launches from PepsiCo's Good Warrior, Jack Link's, Chomps and Mighty Spark fueling a projected $21....
https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/05/19/better-for-you-meat-snacks-boom-pepsico-jack-links-chomps-and-mighty-spark/
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The food system is systemically failing US consumers and causing widespread sickness that can only be fixed through systemic change, according to industry experts at the 2026 Food As Medicine summit in Chicago. - FoodNavigator
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What will it take to stem diet-related deaths?
Experts at the 2026 Food as Medicine Summit in Chicago say preventable diet-related disease kills roughly 600,000 Americans annually and costs the US $1.1 trillion a year.
https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/05/14/how-to-fix-systemic-failure-in-food-and-health-care/
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The Food and Drug Administration is soliciting public comment on two controversial chemical additives â butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) and azodicarbonamide (ADA) â used in US food manufacturing. - FoodNavigator
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FDA issues request for information on BHT and ADA
Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) and azodicarbonamide (ADA) are under the microscope at FDA, which released a request for information on the two ingredients found in food.
https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/05/13/fda-seeks-public-comment-on-butylated-hydroxytoluene-bht-and-azodicarbonamide-ada/
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FDA has launched its program for reviewing the safety of food chemicals in products already on store shelves and is beginning its post-market assessment with two controversial chemical additives: the butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) and azodicarbonamide (ADA).
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FDA takes aim at BHT and ADA in new post-market food chemical safety program
FDA's new post-market assessment program takes aim at the preservative BHT and synthetic dough conditioner ADA, continuing the agency's push to reassess food chemicals including the preservative BHA a...
https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/05/12/fda-kicks-off-post-market-food-chemical-review-with-bht-ada/
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From cocoa-free chocolate to meals for astronauts on the moon, the potential for biomanufactured food is driving the growth â and government funding â of a consortium of stakeholders known as BioMADE to advance bioengineering in the US. - FoodNavigator
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US government spends hundreds of millions on biotech pilot plants as national security priority
BioMADE launches three pilot facilities in California, Iowa and Minnesota with federal funding to address US infrastructure gaps in precision fermentation.
https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/05/11/precision-fermentation-us-to-open-pilot-plants-as-issue-of-national-security/
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One out of every five energy drinks sold in the US in the first quarter of 2026 came from CELSIUS Holdingsâ portfolio, which includes Celsius, Alani Nutrition and Rockstar Energy Drink, the company reported Thursday. - FoodNavigator
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Celsius now controls a fifth of the US energy drink market
Celsius Holdings more than doubled its first-quarter revenue from a year ago through the acquisitions of Alani Nu and Rockstar Energy.
https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/05/08/celsius-dominates-the-us-energy-drink-market-while-setting-its-sights-on-europe/
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Whatâs red, white and blue all over? Soon, pantries across the US. With the United Statesâ 250th birthday two months away, food manufacturers are blanketing grocery stores in patriotic packaging â from top-selling sweets to baking staples. - FoodNavigator
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Coca-Cola to Funfetti: Food brands celebrate Americaâs 250th birthday with limited-edition products
Coca-Cola, Pillsbury, Sparkling Ice and Prairie Farms are rolling out limited-edition patriotic packaging for America's 250th birthday this July 4th.
https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/05/05/red-white-and-blue-food-products-for-july-4th-2026/
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Sweet home Chicago is about to get a little bit sweeter, following the announcement that the Windy City has been named by the National Confectionery Sales Association (NCSA) as the permanent home for the Candy Hall of Fame Experience. - FoodNavigator
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Chicago named home of Candy Hall of Fame Experience
Chicago has been chosen over New York and Orlando as the permanent home of the Candy Hall of Fame Experience, a 60,000-square-foot confection museum on the Magnificent Mile.
https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/05/01/chicago-to-host-new-candy-hall-of-fame-experience-on-mag-mile/
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Universities are playing a central role in advancing alternative proteins by providing the research facilities, technical expertise and pilot-scale tools that companies rely on to innovate. - FoodNavigator iFAB Tech Hub, iCAMP
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Universities emerge as backbone of alternative protein scale-up
Universities are playing a central role in scaling alternative proteins, offering fermentation infrastructure, regulatory support and commercialization pathways.
https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/05/01/universities-bridge-gaps-in-alternative-protein-scale-up-and-commercialization/
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For grocers like Walmart, Kroger and Albertsons, private label is a strategy for capturing market share, but for grocers like ALDI USA and Trader Joe's, store brands are core to survival. - FoodNavigator
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Grocers scale private label portfolios with protein, fiber claims
Private label innovation accelerates in 2026 as major grocers launch protein and fiber products and expand store brand portfolios.
https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/05/04/store-brands-rise-health-focused-private-label-drives-growth/
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Rip Pruisken launched his stroopwafel empire by stocking every tech office break room in Silicon Valley, but what keeps Rip Van thriving in a crowded market is its commitment to innovation â turning a 14g sugar bomb into a 3g better-for-you indulgence.
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Rip Van sees opportunity as rising snack prices narrow gap for better-for-you treats
As snack prices rise, Rip Van is competing with low-sugar, portion-controlled treats that align with consumer demand for healthier indulgence.
https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/04/30/rip-van-bets-on-price-parity-low-sugar-snacks-to-drive-growth/
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When it comes to trust in grocery, whether on products, ingredients, price or sustainability, co-ops typically dominate the market in conscientious consumption. Thatâs why the National Co+op Grocers' 2025 Food Co-op Impact Report grabbed my attention.
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Traditional grocers could learn a thing or two from food co-ops
New report reveals food co-ops sell more local and organic products and earn greater consumer trust than traditional grocery chains.
https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/04/29/in-the-era-of-better-for-you-foods-co-ops-are-giving-their-traditional-grocer-competitors-a-run-for-their-money/
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Inflation, GLP-1s, tariffs and geopolitical strife are posing substantial challenges across the food supply, but it appears luxury chocolate didnât get the memo, according to data analytics firm NielsenIQ. - FoodNavigator
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Itâs go time for Mexican food and beverage brands, as Cinco de Mayo (May 5), a holiday celebrated largely in the US, rapidly approaches. Cinco de Mayo is now one of the biggest days for beer sales, particularly Mexican imports.
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CPG gears up for Cinco de Mayo on Taco Tuesday
Cinco de Mayoâs Taco Tuesday timing is inspiring playful gear from Old El Paso, high-protein beans and sauces from Somos and at-home recipe ideas from V&V Supremo to celebrate Mexican flavors.
https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/04/28/old-el-paso-somos-vv-supremo-lead-cinco-de-mayo-taco-tuesday-push/
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Consumers in the US and UK are open to sharing their transactional data, but only if they receive a clear benefit, according to new research from Dunnhumby, a global data analytics firm that works with grocery retailers and food brands. - FoodNavigator
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Shoppers embrace personalization â but draw the line at AI taking control
Consumers favor personalized deals but resist agentic AI and automation in retail, revealing limits to tech adoption, Dunnhumby finds.
https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/04/24/shoppers-wary-of-ai-led-shopping-despite-personalization-demand/
about 1 month ago
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ALDI USA is massively expanding its list of banned ingredients in private-label products sold in its stores, the company announced Wednesday. The discount grocery chain already restricts 13 ingredients. By the end of 2027, that list will grow to 57.
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Aldi ramps up clean-label push with 44 new ingredient bans
Aldi is increasing its restricted ingredient list from 13 to 57, impacting most of its private-label assortment as consumer demand for transparency grows.
https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/04/23/aldi-to-expand-restricted-ingredients-from-13-to-57-by-2027/
about 1 month ago
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GMOs and ultra-processed foods are ânestedâ in the same industrial food chain, warns the Non-GMO Projectâs Hans Eisenbeis, who argues that monocrop agriculture and food waste make UPFs an environmental liability. - FoodNavigator
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Non-GMO Project: Ultra-processed foods are harming the planet, not just our health
Ultra-processed foods are under fire for health risks, but the Non-GMO Project says UPFs and GMOs also fuel biodiversity loss, food waste and industrial agricultureâs environmental toll.
https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/04/22/non-gmo-project-links-ultra-processed-foods-and-gmos-to-environmental-harm/
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FTC seeks comment on the need for regulations to address unfair or deceptive fees from food & grocery delivery companies. The request follows a $100M settlement with Walmart in February and a $60M settlement with Instacart in December. - FoodNavigator
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FTC to rein in hidden grocery delivery fees after multimillion-dollar settlements with Walmart, Instacart, Grubhub, Amazon
FTC launches rulemaking process on online grocery delivery fees, citing cases against Instacart, Grubhub, Walmart and Amazon.
https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/04/22/ftc-weighs-rules-on-grocery-delivery-fees-pricing-transparency/
about 1 month ago
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A quick stroll through any grocery store reveals scores of products courting GLP-1 users with promises of high protein, increased fiber and low sugar, but the acronym GLP-1 is still rarely explicitly stated on the label. - FoodNavigator
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GLP-1-friendly foods are booming â but the label is still taboo
Conagra, Nestlé and Mission Foods explore GLP-1-friendly labeling while most brands stick to indirect health claims.
https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/04/21/cpg-brands-cautiously-adopt-glp-1-friendly-claims-on-packaging/
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Pre-popped popcorn has flooded the market for more than a decade with the rise of well-known brands like SkinnyPop and BOOMCHICKAPOP, but a relatively new popcorn disruptor says itâs time for innovation in microwaveable popcorn. - FoodNavigator
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Is microwave popcorn ready for disruption? Opopop thinks so
Opopop is innovating in the microwavable popcorn market and recently got a boost through a partnership with Walmart.
https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/04/20/opopop-wants-to-disrupt-microwave-popcorn-with-walmart-deal/
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GLP-1s are helping users achieve their health goals, but the popular weight-loss drugs are also manifesting unanticipated positive health trends, creating new opportunities and challenges for CPG, according to a report by Acosta Group. - FoodNavigator
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GLP-1 âHalo effectâ: Users positively impact household eating habits
Acosta Group reports GLP-1 users are driving healthier eating, new product demand and labeling challenges, reshaping food, beverage and wellness categories.
https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/04/17/glp-1-halo-effect-how-weight-loss-drugs-are-reshaping-cpg/
about 2 months ago
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A new USDA Office of Seafood aims to better integrate the fishing industry into federal food policy as US leaders look to shore up domestic production and reduce the countryâs multibillion dollar seafood trade deficit. - FoodNavigator
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USDA creates Office of Seafood to boost US seafood competitiveness
USDA launches the Office of Seafood to streamline access to federal programs, support American fishermen and strengthen the U.S. seafood supply chain.
https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/04/16/office-of-seafood-usda-expands-support-for-fishing/
about 2 months ago
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Eating habits are undergoing a metamorphosis, but nostalgia remains a constant as consumers make their way through the grocery aisle and CPG brands are paying attention. - FoodNavigator
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From Reeseâs PB&J cups to Jolt root beer, nostalgia is driving CPGâs latest launches
Recent launches spotlight how CPG brands are reworking classic flavors and heritage packaging to capture consumersâ emotional connection to childhood foods and drinks.
https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/04/15/reeses-jolt-and-smucker-tap-nostalgia-in-new-product-launches/
about 2 months ago
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Walmart is thriving in grocery and attracting next generation consumers, despite the headwinds of tariffs, geopolitical strife and inflation, according to John Rainey, executive vice president and chief financial officer. - FoodNavigator
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Walmartâs ecommerce, fulfillment and advertising business offset flat in-store sales
Walmart faces challenges from skyrocketing fuel costs, but the war in Iran has yet to impact product prices.
https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/04/09/walmart-continues-to-dominate-in-food-sales-with-the-help-of-ecommerce-fulfillment-services-and-ad-business/
about 2 months ago
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Global lipids, fats and oils manufacturer Alianza Team quietly opened its $36.4 million processing facility in Goldsboro, NC, in mid-March, marking the Colombian companyâs first US facility. - FoodNavigator
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Alianza Team spends $36M to open first US plant
Colombian lipids and oils manufacturer Alianza Team launches a $36.4 million plant in Goldsboro, NC, developing fat blends that help bakery and confectionery brands cut saturated fat and improve texture.
https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/04/09/alianza-team-opens-36m-us-facility-to-drive-functional-fats-innovation/
about 2 months ago
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Consolidation in the private-label manufacturing sector remains hot in 2026 with CK Snacks acquiring Keystone Food Products, Inc. for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition follows some big deals in the private-label sector earlier this year. - FoodNavigator
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Private-label consolidation continues with CK Snacksâ purchase of Keystone Food Products
The Grand Rapids snack maker adds Eastonâbased Keystone to its lineup, strengthening its presence in privateâlabel production as competition intensifies in 2026.
https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/04/09/private-label-consolidation-builds-as-ck-snacks-acquires-keystone-food-products/
about 2 months ago
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Entrepreneur Max Kolegue saved his San Francisco candy store â located in the historic Haight Street shopping district â a year after it caught fire, thanks to booming online sales and a surge in Swedish candy purchases. - FoodNavigator
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How the Swedish candy craze helped save a San Francisco sweets shop
San Franciscoâs Candyâs store bounced back after a 2025 fire. Owner Max Kolegue scaled online sales and tapped booming demand for Swedish gummies.
https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/04/08/swedish-candy-helped-save-a-san-francisco-candy-shop/
about 2 months ago
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Upcycled foods â made from food supply chain byproducts that would otherwise go to landfills â are rapidly growing in popularity and bringing about innovation in consumer packaged goods. The global market is projected to reach $124B by 2034.
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Cacao pods and âuglyâ potatoes powering the upcycled foods movement
As the global upcycled food market grows, brands like Blue Stripes and Seven Sundays are innovating with sustainable snacks and cereal options.
https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/04/07/upcycled-foods-are-reshaping-the-grocery-aisle-in-2026/
about 2 months ago
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Private-label brands continue growing, even as inflation cools and pressure from national food and beverage manufacturers intensifies, according to data analytics company Circana. The challenge to national brands is playing out differently across the globe.
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Circana: Private label takes different paths in the US and Europe
Circana data shows private-label growth outpacing brands worldwide. Learn how club, mass and discounter channels are reshaping pricing, premium tiers and sustainability.
https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/04/03/private-label-trends-2026-innovation-pricing-and-trust/
about 2 months ago
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The governmentâs refusal to enforce Robinson-Patman has had devastating consequences in the US. Opening the floodgate of anticompetitive pricing has been among the biggest contributors to the decimation of independent businesses for nearly a half century.
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Itâs time to use the Robinson-Patman Act to tackle high food prices
The little-known Robinson-Patman Act celebrates its 90th birthday in June, and the reason you might not have heard of it is because it has been largely ignored over the last four decades.
https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/04/02/its-time-we-have-a-national-conversation-about-the-robinson-patman-act-and-antitrust-law/
2 months ago
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The Hershey Companyâs leadership outlined a long-term and far-reaching growth strategy at its annual Investor Day on Tuesday, addressing headwinds such as volatile commodity markets, surging GLP-1 use and evolving consumer snacking habits. - FoodNavigator
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Hershey courts Gen Z with premium, better-for-you snacking playbook
Hershey projects 2% to 4% organic revenue growth and 6% to 8% EPS gains by 2028, leaning on permissible snacking, premiumization and global expansion.
https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/04/01/hershey-growth-strategy-permissible-snacking-salty-snacks-and-glp-1/
2 months ago
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Better-for-you food & beverage innovators are betting big on AI to help drive product development, but active ingredients â a different kind of AI â are still steering the ship, according to industry leaders at Future Food Tech San Francisco.
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AI assists, but active ingredients still lead in wellness innovation
Experts at Future Food Tech San Francisco discussed how AI helps communicate the value of functional ingredients while science continues to drive product credibility and growth.
https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/03/27/artificial-intelligence-is-boosting-rd-and-storytelling-for-functional-foods-but-researchers-say-active-ingredients-and-proven-science-remain-the-priority/
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Building a healthier food system while balancing the challenges of an increasingly volatile world - from the increase of climate shocks to the rise of GLP-1 drugs - demands greater cooperation between up- and downstream stakeholders. - FoodNavigator
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From climate shocks to GLP-1 impacts: Why the food chain must adapt now
Experts urge collaboration, AI insights and policy reform to safeguard the global food supply amid climate risk and demographic change.
https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/03/26/future-food-tech-explores-sustainable-food-system-solutions/
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Backyard barbecue season is rapidly approaching, and the market already is brimming with bold, new sauce flavors and varieties out this spring and late last year. -
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Barbecue season heats up with swicy sauces and bold brand collaborations
Mission BBQ sauces from McCormick, Spamâs Japanese BBQ flavor made with Bachanâs and Big Tree Farmsâ Naughty Bali swicy line expand barbecue options across US retailers.
https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/03/24/new-barbecue-sauce-launches-tap-swicy-and-global-flavors-for-grilling-season/
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The negative association surrounding vegetable and seed oils, even if based on a misperception, has become a boon for the
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Seed oils are out, avocado oil is in â and snack brands are leading the switch
Snack brands like Xochitl and Jacksonâs are shifting from vegetable and seed oils to avocado oil to meet clean-label demand and consumer perception of health.
https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/03/18/avocado-oil-replaces-seed-oils-in-snack-reformulations/
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St. Patrickâs Day is here, and while food and beverage manufacturers tend to take a back seat to restaurants on shamrock day deals, some brands are perfectly positioned to cash in on the luck oâ the Irish. - FoodNavigator
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St. Patrickâs Day product promotions push CPG brands into the spotlight
From green milk cereal and ice cream collabs to Guinness schmear and Kerrygoldâs crisp sandwich, CPG brands are turning St. Patrickâs Day into a retail event.
https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/03/17/st-patricks-day-cpg-launches-lucky-charms-guinness-kerrygold/
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Relaxation beverages may promise calm, but the categoryâs race for dominance in an overcrowded market was anything but serene at Natural Products Expo West in early March. - FoodNavigator Recess, hiyo, TRIP, BRÄZ
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Relaxation drinks boom as consumers seek calm
Adaptogen-fueled brands like Recess, Hiyo, BrÄz and Trip are competing for dominance in the fast-growing relaxation beverage market.
https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/03/17/recess-hiyo-brez-and-trip-lead-the-relaxation-drink-boom/
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Itâs a family affair for Nak Chews & Ava's Pet Palace. Though their clean-label pet treats are developed on opposite sides of the globe, the companies share a common non-negotiable: no mystery chemicals in the bowl. -
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Rooted in Chicago and Nepal, two pet food brands share a strategy with simple ingredients
Cleanâlabel pet treats are booming as owners demand short, simple ingredient lists. See how Nak Chews and Avaâs Pet Palace turn âbetterâforâyouâ into a growth strategy.
https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/03/16/from-niche-to-norm-limited-ingredient-pet-treats-take-off/
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The six-store expansion of Whole Foods Market in the UK, announced Thursday, marks a new era for the Amazon-owned health food grocery retailer and could be a boon for upstart food and beverage companies. -
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Whole Foodsâ small-format stores could boost CPG startups
Whole Foodsâ US accelerators and UK Brand Pitch Days give startup CPG companies clearer paths to get on shelves as the grocer rolls out new small-format stores.
https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/03/13/how-cpg-startups-can-get-into-whole-foods-in-the-us-and-uk/
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VIDEO: Food and drink manufacturers might be unfamiliar with hashtag#konjac, but products containing the root could be their next competitor. -
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Check out our interviews with Miracle Noodle, EVERYDAZE and It's That Simple
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High-fiber konjac could be the next big competitor in better-for-you foods
Konjac products are reshaping the functional food category with plant-based, high-fiber innovation appealing to health-conscious US consumers and younger demographics.
https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2026/03/12/konjac-trend-grows-among-gen-z-and-health-focused-consumers/
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âForty percent of folks told us theyâre still really not sure what it means to be natural and organic,â said Ashley Roehm, president of Acosta Sales. - FoodNavigator
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