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FDA extends comment period for proposed post-market food chemical review

FDA is extending the comment period for its proposed systematic process for post-market assessment of chemicals in foods, which it laid out in late September to mixed reviews from industry stakeholders who lauded its science-based and data-driven approach but criticized it as “thin on details.”

Happy Wolf’s Whole Foods expansion is a ‘make or break’ moment for kid’s snack brand

Clean-label children snack brand Happy Wolf is leaning on brand ambassadors to spread awareness of its Whole Foods Market launch and where the product can be located, Jana Goodbaum, co-founder of Happy Wolf, shared in a recent Startup Spotlight interview....

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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?

Apothékary secures additional funding, bridges beverage, beauty categories

Apothékary continues its expansion in the wellness space, securing additional funding for its Series A round from global Japanese beauty brand Shiseido and launching on Ulta.com as the retailer’s first alcohol alternative product.

Rising credit card swipe fees squeeze retailers, but will legislation to end ‘Visa-Mastercard duopoly’ pass before Republicans take control of Congress?

Rising credit card “swipe” fees are driving up prices and squeezing grocery and other retailers’ already slim margins, but “it does not have to be this way,” according to trade groups, companies and members of Congress who made an 11th hour push yesterday...

FDA calls for input on PFAS levels in seafood

FDA’s request this week for information on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in seafood is part of the agency’s investigation into the potential health impact of PFAS exposures, which may be higher in seafood according to sample data.

CPG startup tips: Long-term success linked to growing strategically

Founders’ Fundamentals podcast shares strategies for enduring CPG brands

Building a successful food and beverage CPG business often requires the right mix of ingenuity – knowing where the market is heading before it is there – and carefully expanding retail distribution while keeping an eye on margins, velocities and cash...

SNAP shoppers prefer national brands over private label

SNAP recipients more likely to buy national brands over private-label, Circana reports

US shoppers receiving assistance from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) gravitate to national CPG companies over private label alternatives, despite the cost-saving associated with store brands, according to a recent Circana webinar....

One Trick Pony bucks CPG industry’s high failure rate to celebrate second birthday

As peanut butter brand One Trick Pony celebrates its second anniversary, co-founder Lucy Dana acknowledges how few startups reach this milestone and she reflects on lessons she learned to achieve this rare success, including the concept that “done is...

Fresh from the freezer: Dorot Gardens’ rebrand highlights fresh taste of frozen herbs

Dorot Gardens’ rebrand emphasizes the fresh taste of its flash-frozen, pre-portioned garlic and herbs, positioning the brand as a convenient and healthy option with a two-year shelf life — a differentiator for its retail partners.

Real California Milk Excelerator's dairy disruptors

Real California Milk Excelerator features 'herd' of game-changers in dairy

In its sixth year, the Real California Milk Excelerator powered by VentureFuel brought together a diverse cohort – or herd – of startups, students and processors that are “harnessing the nutritional benefits of real dairy” to improve digestion, boost...

Aldi US President outlines growth strategy at PLMA

Aldi’s US President on expansion plans: ‘We cannot rest on our laurels’

Aldi's US president, Dave Rinaldo, laid out the grocers' aggressive US expansion plan with an emphasis on "not playing games" with consumers when it comes to pricing and pack sizes and working with food and beverage manufacturers to...