A landmark federal court decision to block mandatory cancer warnings for dietary acrylamide under California’s controversial Prop 65 is a major win for food manufacturers – and could offer protective precedence for compelling warnings based on shaky science in violation of First Amendment rights

Consumers want more than a long life – they want a good one, and to get it they are changing what and how they eat, including adding or avoiding specific nutrients, seeking products that support health conditions and foods and beverages that ‘nourish, heal, indulge and connect,’ according to new research

CPG founders must think on their feet to work around tariff-induced supply chain disruptions, collaborating with co-manufacturers and ingredient suppliers on innovative solutions to business obstacles

CPG sales and volumes are slipping among persistent inflation and tariff fears, but Circana uncovers how food and beverage manufacturers are maintaining – and gaining – share despite the shaky market

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 advocates who often relied on passion and fearmongering more than science

CPG founders on the hunt for venture capital should consult a lawyer first to ensure they get the best possible deal, without giving too much of their company away

Consumers increasingly are unwilling to compromise taste or health when buying beverages – opening the door for innovative brands that deliver both functional benefits and refreshing experiences

Up and coming chocolate brands are rethinking how they make – and package – chocolate to meet rising consumer demand for better-for-you and clean-label options, while simultaneously navigating rising costs

Startups should carefully consider regenerative agriculture certifications and how to use sustainable messaging to enhance their core value proposition

Consumers say they want adventurous new flavors and international cuisine, but many are hesitant to try something unfamiliar – creating a ‘conundrum’ for manufacturers and marketers introducing global flavors