Deniz Ataman

As FDA’s synthetic dye phaseout accelerates demand for natural colors, manufacturers, suppliers and retailers are working to overcome sourcing, scalability and cost challenges through coordinated supply chain investments and innovation

The future of sustainable food may lie less with brands and more with their suppliers, which are investing in regenerative agriculture, traceability and climate-smart infrastructure to build more transparent and resilient supply chains.

The future of frozen treats may depend less on convincing consumers to view these desserts as a health food and more on helping them find products that fit the occasion they already have in mind.

7UP is rolling out its first flavor reformulation in more than 15 years, shifting the brand from a traditional lemon-lime profile to a more lime-forward taste.

As consumer interest in gut health grows, researchers are working to establish a standardized definition that could help guide science, clinical practice, consumer education and future health claims.

Jif’s first major rebrand in 30 years includes updated packaging, snack-forward imagery and revised product branding aimed at capturing more diverse snacking occasions as consumers increasingly replace meals with snacks.

PepsiCo’s nutrition strategy reflects investment in modernizing legacy brands to meet fragmented consumer demand for health-forward products, according to results from its 2025 ESG report.

Lightweighting and recycled-content gains helped PepsiCo reduce its plastic footprint, but the company says circular packaging depends on the systems that support it.

As consumers blur the lines between health, indulgence and convenience, snack and bakery manufacturers are shifting innovation strategies toward products that solve multiple need states throughout the day.

Last updated on Recent recalls involving lettuce, eggs and infant formula suggest that while recalls may not be happening more often, they are affecting far more products and consumers. (Image: Getty/Iryna Imago)