Elizabeth Crawford

Most CPG ads miss the mark with video gamer players: Here is how to fix it

CPG marketers can’t afford outdated strategies when it comes to connecting with video game players. Learn what works now in FoodNavigator-USA’s free webinar Fueling Fun: Connecting with Esports Enthusiasts and Everyday Gamers FTW

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

Healthy Snacking Trends

Redefining snacking: How Bel is turning everyday snacks into nutritional powerhouses

New survey shows Americans snack daily but miss key nutrition goals – Bel aims to close the gap with portion-controlled, playful and nutrient-rich snacks

Trump administration lifts hurdles for immigrant farmworkers as harvest season peaks

Streamlined H-2A renewals promise to ease labor bottlenecks, though agriculture leaders say broader workforce reforms remain critical

Dairy Innovations

From stress to success: Inside Horizon Organic’s caregiver-centered campaign

Dairy manufacturer Horizon Organic turns a parental pain point into marketing power with an expanded campaign that reassures caregivers and helps them celebrate milestones

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...

Future Food Tech San Francisco

‘Revolutionary sustainable fats’ from carbon promise to cut emissions but not flavor or function

Celebrity Chef Julia Child famously said, ‘with enough butter, anything is good,’ and while the ingredient can add much needed flavor, mouthfeel and satiety to dishes, producing it, and other fats and oils, can take a hefty toll on the environment –...

Recommendations children ‘mostly drink water and plain milk’ reveal beverage innovation need

Public health experts recommend children under 18 years limit 100% fruit and vegetable juice, plant-based milk, sugar-sweetened beverages and beverages with non-sugar sweeteners and caffeine – limiting options to plain water and milk

FDA evaluates labeling for plant-based milks, cell-cultured foods

FDA could strengthen labeling requirements for plant- and cell-based products to ensure consumers understand how their nutrition and production compare to that of their animal-based counterparts, agency officials told legislators last week.

FDA safety evaluation of Red Dye 3 ‘forthcoming,’ agency official tells Senate

Post-market assessment of chemicals in food is a ‘huge priority’ for FDA’s recently created Human Foods Program, top agency officials told skeptical senators this week.