The latest food and beverage industry news and trend analysis

The J.M. Smucker Co. has announced that its Uncrustables sandwich portfolio is now fridge friendly, allowing consumers to store products in the refrigerator for immediate consumption.

The Coalition for Metabolic Health has launched a series of congressional briefings examining the role of nutrition, GLP-1 medications, and produce prescription policies in managing chronic disease.

Takis has announced a strategic shift to remove artificial colours and TBHQ from its entire snack portfolio by the end of 2026, aligning with evolving consumer ingredient preferences.

PeriShip utilises proprietary weather forecasting services to assist shippers of perishable goods in navigating logistical disruptions caused by extreme summer temperatures.

Körber has launched STEPLogic Tracker, an automated food traceability solution designed to help manufacturers comply with FDA FSMA Section 204 recordkeeping mandates.

Darling Ingredients’ health brand Rousselot has secured a US patent for Nextida GC, a science-backed collagen peptide ingredient formulated to support post-meal blood glucose regulation.

Consumer brand Skipper has launched Fridge Hydration, an active two-way humidity control insert designed to extend the shelf life of fresh produce in domestic refrigerators.

KPM Analytics has opened an advanced Baking Lab within its Rheology Centre of Excellence in France, creating a dedicated facility to bridge the gap between traditional sensory baking tests and objective analytical instrumentation.