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What can the food industry expect between the election, inauguration?

The transition period between when voters select a presidential candidate and when that person takes office “is almost certain to be a difficult time” for FDA and other government agencies, predicts Steven Grossman, executive director of the Alliance for a Stronger FDA.

2024 presidential election’s impact on food industry

How Trump's trade, tax policies could impact food industry

Donald Trump's election as the 47th US president signals a sea change in economic and trade policies from the Biden Administration, as the president-elect is expected to raise tariffs, which can kick start inflation again and complicate stressed...

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Butter concentrates: Innovative solutions to substitute AA butter

Butter remains a staple for both food processors and consumers, but demand for clean label options is increasing. How can manufacturers incorporate this claim into products?

Dietary supplement industry considers the future of U.S.-China tariffs

The dietary supplement industry continues to closely monitor the evolution of tariff policies between China and the United States, pending the outcome of the U.S. presidential election.

The push for PHA: How Mad Tea’s compostable pods shift packaging standards

Mad Tea’s 100% compostable tea pods, made from a blend of PHA and other compostable bioplastics, aim to satisfy consumer demand for sustainable packaging, yet experts warn that high production costs, limited infrastructure, and regulatory confusion pose...

2025 food, beverage trends: Superfoods, sustainability rise

2025 trends to watch: Functionality, sustainability, comfort flavors continue growth

Functionality and sustainability will grow in 2025, as shoppers balance their desires for authentic and indulgent flavors with nutritious foods and beverages, C.A. Fortune and SPINS shared in a recent webinar.

Juicy Marbles will at least double business in the next year. Image/Juicy Marbles

Breaking even and cheaper NPD – Juicy Marbles boss on the business’s future

After raising “peanuts” to launch a plant-based meat business around Covid-19, Juicy Marbles is set to break even within its fourth year and is planning NPD along with another funding launch.

FDA’s Human Foods 2025 goals: Microbiological safety, food chemical safety & nutrition

FDA’s fiscal year 2025 priority deliverables for the Human Foods Program emphasize transparency and accountability amid state funding cuts and resource constraints.

FDA grants more time for Phase II sodium reduction feedback – but is it enough?

FDA is giving the food and beverage industry an additional two months to respond to its request that they slash sodium in their products over the next three years to help Americans reduce their risk of diseases associated with overconsumption of the nutrient...

Food Traceability Rule compliance threatened by too much tech, over-eager retailers

Food industry players across the value chain are frustrated by lingering questions about how to implement sweeping food safety changes that go into effect in little over a year, including fears of some stakeholders “going berserk” with new technology...