Elizabeth Crawford

Allulose-containing products claiming zero sugar threatened with growing litigation

A wave of proposed class actions targeting “zero sugar” and “sugar free” claims is putting allulose-containing products in the crosshairs, following a pivotal Seventh Circuit ruling involving Chobani

Beyond ‘GLP-1 friendly’: The nutrition opportunity food brands are missing

Health experts point to muscle, bone and cardiovascular health as key priorities for consumers taking GLP-1 medications and navigating midlife, creating opportunities for food and beverage brands to connect functional nutrition with consumer education

FDA’s UPF definition may lack legal force, but not policy impact

The agency’s decision to submit a white paper rather than a proposed rule limits its legal force but could still influence voluntary reformulation, front-of-pack labeling and future federal food policy

BellRing’s 4-part playbook for growing in a crowded market and maintaining a pole position

As competition intensifies in ready-to-drink protein, Premier Protein maker BellRing Brands tries something to new to drive future growth

IFT FIRST

Can dairy retain its bioactive benefits without sacrificing food safety?

By preserving naturally occurring milk exosomes that conventional processing often destroys, biotech startup Exosomm says it can help manufacturers deliver clinically relevant bioactive benefits without compromising food safety, shelf life or scalability

IFT FIRST

Protein’s single note is getting old – what is its next verse?

After years of optimizing protein concentration, ingredient suppliers are shifting the focus toward solutions that deliver broader benefits ranging from satiety and metabolic health to sensory performance and formulation flexibility

Summer Fancy Food Show

Gut health enters a new phase as brands move beyond probiotics

Consumer demand for more targeted digestive benefits for different usage occasions is driving innovation across yogurt, fermented foods and traditional botanicals, while raising the stakes for education

Letter from the editor

Alternative agriculture’s next chapter: fermentation and cultivation

From precision fermentation and cultivated proteins to next-generation ingredients, food-tech innovators are advancing sustainable production despite funding pressures, scale-up challenges and evolving consumer demand

Soup-To-Nuts Podcast

From barn to breakthrough: How Danone is rethinking food innovation

Danone argues tomorrow’s nutrient-dense foods will be shaped first by healthier soils, smarter farming and stronger supply chains, creating new opportunities for protein- and fiber-rich products with lasting consumer appeal

Danone deepens consumer trust in Danimals with reformulation and education strategy

As parents seek foods with multiple health benefits, Danone is updating its iconic kids yogurt brand with a reformulated recipe, refreshed identity and educational summer campaign