Archives for July 24, 2024

IFT FIRST 2024

Icon Foods, NutraEx Food share ingredients to cut sugar, without sacrificing function at IFT FIRST

Sweetener blends and modulators, like those showcased by Icon Foods and NutraEx at IFT FIRST in Chicago last week, could offer companies less expensive sugar-reduction and calorie-cutting solutions.

‘All options’ on the table for Mead Johnson Nutrition as Reckitt announces restructure

“We want to do what's right for shareholders and we'll look at all options," said Reckitt Benckiser CEO Kris Licht, adding he’d welcome a quick sell-off.

IFT FIRST 2024

FDA reorganization ushers in era of transparency, safety and collaboration in Human Foods Program

FDA's major reorganization to house all human food oversight under one program will create a more transparent, safe and collaborative food system, FDA Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods Jim Jones said at the IFT FIRST conference in Chicago last week.

Coca-Cola leverages AI, technology to drive sales, volume in difficult economic climate

The Coca-Cola Co. is “leveraging digital and tech-enabled innovations” in marketing and price-pack architecture to drive incremental sales and volumes of new products in the critical second year after launch – helping the CPG giant beat expectations in...

How can the food industry innovate for GLP-1 drug users?

The use of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic for weight loss is expected to boom in coming years. What’s the opportunity for the food industry?