Elizabeth Crawford

FDA ‘no questions’ letter for Verley’s whey proteins unlocks new functionality for high-protein foods

The French startup’s FermWhey Native and FermWhey MicroStab expands formulation options for RTD beverages, shots and plant-based hybrids to better meet demands for consumers using GLP-1s and seeking support for active lifestyles and healthy aging

Startup Spotlight

Niche vs mainstream: Startup ReadyBar sees big potential in focused market

ReadyBar’s founder warns CPG startups against trying to be everything to everyone. His lesson: focus on a niche, like first responders, to build real traction

Is GRAS reform imminent? Lawmakers and regulators push for tighter food safety oversight

Proposed legislation would require manufacturers to notify FDA of GRAS determinations, mandate public comment periods and require routine post-market reassessment of chemicals in food and packaging

Is Pepsi Prebiotic Cola a ‘game-changer’ or just late to the game?

The beverage giant’s new cola adds fiber and leans on the cache of cane sugar — but faces stiff competition from a wave of early movers with cult-like followings

Exclusive: FDA’s ‘no questions’ letter for TurtleTree’s LF+ could accelerate adoption of precision-fermented lactoferrin into everyday nutrition

FDA’s acknowledgement of the safety of LF+ in functional foods, beverages and supplements will encourage more companies to use the animal-free lactoferrin beyond the applications of its bovine counterpart, which due to limited availability and high price...

HHS’ RFK Jr: Upcoming dietary guidelines ‘will reflect the public interest’ not ‘special interests’

FDA and HHS could soon publish the much anticipated 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines, after Trump administration appointees have examined the recommendations ‘line-by-line’ and potentially recast them to be more consumer-focused rather than aimed at policy...

Soup-To-Nuts Podcast

Where is the line for ingredient bans and when should companies comply vs pushback?

FDA’s sweeping plan to eliminate synthetic colors from the US food system announced last week marks a turning point in the war on food dyes that has long been fought at the state level and which before that pitted big food against outspoken consumer...

Future Food Tech San Francisco

The GLP-1 effect: Consumers demand fewer calories, cleaner labels & more function

The rising use of GLP-1 agonists to help manage the obesity epidemic is not only reshaping how consumers taking the medication approach food, but it is also raising awareness among the broader population about the role of nutrition and their health –...

Natural Products Expo West

Trendspotting: Rebrands rule Expo West with focus on clean label, convenience and accessibility

New product launches typically dominate news out of Natural Products Expo West, but this year rebranding initiatives stole the show with many brands unveiling new packaging, taglines, key consumer messages and even in-store positioning

Tariff ‘whiplash’ causes ‘paralysis’ among CPG businesses and retailers

President Trump’s ‘pause’ on higher reciprocal tariffs may have relieved stock market investors, but industry insiders say CPG manufacturers, retailers and grocery shoppers remain uncertain about the future