Organic food news

• How to Grow Vegetables All Year Round

  14-07-2026 11:02 via nytimes.com
  An organic farmer reveals his system for sowing seeds, mapping crops and keeping your favorite lettuces, carrots and radishes sprouting from summer into winter.
  
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• Can new formats reinvent the olive oil category?

  08-07-2026 16:04
  
  At the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City, Kosterina and Season showcased innovative formats that capitalize on modern consumers’ interest in the ingredient’s cache as a healthy fat packed with potent polyphenols as well as their desire for novel eating experiences.
  
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• New Culture targets $50 billion cheese market with new patent

  08-07-2026 15:39
  
  Known for its recombinant casein for animal-free cheese products, New Culture’s recent mozzarella patent grows its portfolio with the aim to reach commercial scale.
  
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• Grupo Bimbo claims category first with US clean label overhaul

  08-07-2026 10:07
  
  Grupo Bimbo will phase out artificial colours, flavours, preservatives and emulsifiers across its major US bakery brands by 2028 as part of a wide-ranging clean-label strategy.
  
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• Watchdog group blasts USDA move to roll back poultry and livestock protections

  07-07-2026 23:16
  
  USDA postpones poultry grower payment reforms and proposes rescinding two Packers & Stockyards Act rules, drawing scrutiny from watchdog group.
  
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• Fragmentation reshapes grocery, creating new opportunities for specialty brands

  07-07-2026 15:53
  
  NielsenIQ says retail fragmentation, online shopping growth and shifting consumer trust are creating new opportunities for specialty food and beverage brands.
  
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• Walmart debunks 3 myths that deter emerging brands

  07-07-2026 15:51
  
  Walmart leaders explain why emerging CPG brands don’t need nationwide distribution, why premium brands can succeed and which metrics drive retail success.
  
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• Ferrero advances certified sourcing and supplier compliance

  07-07-2026 15:18
  
  Ferrero expands use of Sourcemap and Starling to monitor deforestation risk and improve traceability across cocoa, palm oil and coffee sourcing.
  
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• The alt cocoa boom: Big Chocolate’s new obsession

  07-07-2026 14:25
  
  As climate change, crop disease and supply shortages drive cocoa prices to record highs, cocoa alternatives are moving from niche innovation to mainstream strategy. From cocoa-free ingredients and cultivated cocoa to investments by Nestlé, Barry Callebaut, Mars and Mondelēz, the confectionery industry is increasingly exploring solutions to reduce its reliance on traditional cocoa. But can alternative cocoa overcome challenges around taste, cost and consumer acceptance?
  
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• The coming UPF regulation revolution

  07-07-2026 10:09
  
  FDA definitions, state legislation, WHO proposals and growing litigation are reshaping the regulatory landscape for ultra-processed foods. Here's what manufacturers need to know.
  
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• Nestlé reformulates KitKat as consumer tastes change

  07-07-2026 09:01
  
  Nestlé is reformulating KitKat across Europe, adding hazelnut notes and a crispier texture in a major recipe overhaul. The move highlights how confectionery brands are adapting to evolving consumer tastes while balancing innovation with heritage.
  
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• Kroger’s purchase of Giant Eagle gives Walmart a run for their money

  06-07-2026 15:22
  
  Kroger is still in court over the failed acquisition of Albertsons, but it now has its sights set on Giant Eagle. Here are a few reasons why those deals are very different.
  
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• PepsiCo embraces dirty soda trend with Dirty Mountain Dew and Mug Root Beer Floats

  06-07-2026 15:10
  
  From Dirty Mountain Dew to Slice’s creamy varieties, major brands are transforming the DIY dirty soda trend into a booming ready-to-drink market in 2026.
  
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• What it takes to earn a place in today’s snack cart

  06-07-2026 12:32
  
  Inflation, health concerns and AI-powered product reviews are reshaping snacking. NIQ’s Chris Costagli explains how snack brands can win today’s shoppers.
  
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• Reformulation isn’t simply about replacing cocoa

  03-07-2026 09:54
  
  Cocoa prices exposed hidden reformulation challenges. PROVA's Muriel Acat explains why flavour, functionality, labelling and resilience now matter as much as ingredient costs.
  
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• Bone broth breaks out of the soup bowl

  02-07-2026 15:35
  
  As consumers seek convenient ways to boost protein intake, startups like Beck's Broth and Marrō are reinventing bone broth with flavor-masking techniques and novel formats designed to make the ancient ingredient more approachable
  
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• Mars rethinks seasonality to drive bigger sales with smaller moments

  02-07-2026 15:34
  
  Mars says future confectionery growth will come from micro-seasons and cultural moments that create more snack occasions beyond the Big Four holidays.
  
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• General Mills embraces protein innovation and launches $3 billion savings initiative

  02-07-2026 15:34
  
  General Mills posted stronger-than-expected results and introduced a $3 billion cost-cutting plan, boosting shares and signaling margin improvement.
  
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• Mondelez State of Snacking: The impossible innovation brief

  02-07-2026 11:53
  
  Consumer expectations are reshaping snack innovation as manufacturers balance protein, sugar reduction, clean labels, sustainability and affordability in every launch.
  
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• Ben & Jerry’s and Unilever’s court battle enters a decisive phase

  01-07-2026 22:18
  
  Ben & Jerry’s legal battle with Unilever has entered a crucial phase as a court weighs claims over board independence, governance and brand control.
  
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• What’s driving the protein surge?

  01-07-2026 16:30
  
  Consumers are cutting sugar and chasing protein across the grocery store - but confusion over how much protein they actually need and generational divides over where it belongs, are reshaping the trend.
  
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• What brands need to know before pitching retailers

  01-07-2026 16:18
  
  For brands, the challenge and opportunity in retail lies in using data to prove a product’s staying power on shelf while positioning that data as a solution to a buyer’s bottom line, according to panelists during the Specialty Food Association’s Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City earlier this week.
  
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• Private-equity firm acquires $1.6 billion Irca as Dubai chocolate trend fuels growth

  01-07-2026 15:54
  
  CVC Capital Partners has acquired Italian ingredients manufacturer Irca from Advent, as the $1.6 billion business eyes US expansion, M&A and innovation.
  
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• Consumers stock up on GLP-1-coded protein shakes on Amazon Prime Day

  01-07-2026 15:32
  
  Protein shakes tied to GLP-1 trends led Amazon Prime Day sales, offering a bright spot for CPG brands as overall shopper spend and satisfaction declined.
  
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• ‘The media’s bad guy’: Creatine in need of an education refresh, say experts

  01-07-2026 11:33
  
  Experts say social media misinformation is fueling persistent creatine myths, despite decades of research supporting the supplement's safety, effectiveness and performance benefits, highlighting the need for evidence-based education for young athletes, parents and coaches. Speakers at the webinar The Young Athlete and Creatine: Safety, Science and Smarter Choices urged healthcare professionals to replace online misinformation with science-backed guidance, stressing that creatine use should be ba
  
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• 5 food trends driven by lifestyle shifts around the world

  01-07-2026 06:03
  
  Convenience, wellness and cultural identity are reshaping what people eat, driving five global food trends influencing brands today.
  
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• Medicare recipients get access to cheap GLP-1 drugs starting July 1

  30-06-2026 15:39
  
  A new CMS pilot gives seniors $50 access to GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy, potentially reshaping food demand, nutrition strategies and weight management trends.
  
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• Whey boom fuels surge in protein processing expansion

  30-06-2026 13:01
  
  Global dairy majors are expanding whey processing to boost WPC80 output, targeting growth in sports nutrition and functional food markets amid tight supply.
  
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• Tate & Lyle, Ingredion and the new ingredients land grab

  30-06-2026 09:51
  
  Ingredion's planned acquisition of Tate & Lyle reflects a wider shift in the ingredients industry as companies race to lead reformulation, fibre innovation and food technology.
  
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• GLP‑1 use is fueling trends already in motion

  29-06-2026 11:59
  
  GLP‑1 adoption is expanding, but a start‑stop user base is accelerating existing shifts in how consumers eat and how food brands innovate, according to Numerator.
  
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• Barbecue flavors abound in CPG brands, marking the beginning of summer

  29-06-2026 11:58
  
  CPG companies like Bush's Beans, McCormick & Company, Smithfield and Nissin Foods are bringing the flavor for the 2026 grilling season.
  
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• Mintel reveals new multisensory CPG opportunities

  29-06-2026 11:56
  
  Mintel finds multisensory snack innovation is reshaping CPG, with brands focusing on texture, aroma and color to reach neurodivergent consumers, parents and GLP-1 users.
  
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• Can regenerative agriculture become food’s next big growth story?

  29-06-2026 11:46
  
  Consumer awareness of regenerative agriculture is rising, creating new opportunities for retailers and CPG brands despite supply, certification and cost challenges.
  
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• Nestlé accelerates shift to regenerative agriculture

  29-06-2026 09:06
  
  Nestlé joins industry coalition backing regenerative agriculture framework to harmonise metrics, strengthen supply chains and hit 2030 sourcing goals.
  
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• ‘Fricy’: why it’s the hottest flavour trend of summer 2026

  26-06-2026 18:27
  
  Fricy is the fruity-spicy flavour trend set to dominate summer 2026, blending sweet fruits with chilli heat across drinks, desserts and savoury foods.
  
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• Danone’s Chobani lawsuit proves why protein claims are high stakes

  26-06-2026 16:57
  
  Danone’s lawsuit against Chobani over 20g protein claims underscores growing competition in high-protein yogurt and the risks of misleading labelling in a premium market.
  
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• How CPGS are rewriting ‘better-for-you’

  26-06-2026 15:55
  
  This month's News Bites explores how mounting pressure on ultra-processed foods is forcing brands to rethink value as a balance of clean labels, cost and convenience.
  
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• Mexican flavors, value packs and Unilever deal power McCormick’s Q2 performance

  26-06-2026 15:53
  
  McCormick’s Q2 results came in ahead of expectations, with Latin flavors, Cholula innovation, McCormick de Mexico expansion and optimized price‑pack architecture driving growth as the company advances a $44.8bn Unilever food merger.
  
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• Private equity tightens hold on Big Food

  26-06-2026 15:01
  
  Private equity is reshaping food and beverage through deals, consolidation and portfolio shifts - but rising costs, valuation gaps and pressure are changing the pace.
  
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• Why food scientists still can’t crack the perfect natural red

  26-06-2026 13:41
  
  Why is a heat-stable natural red still one of food science's biggest challenges? Kalsec's Christina Cuddihy explains the science, cost and formulation hurdles facing bakery and snack manufacturers.
  
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• Hershey’s ‘yes, and’ innovation strategy blends better-for-you and indulgence

  25-06-2026 15:40
  
  Hershey is expanding beyond traditional candy with protein bars, zero-sugar confections and a One Hershey strategy designed to capture more snacking occasions and consumers.
  
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• Why next gen alt protein startups will be built on access, not just science

  25-06-2026 15:32
  
  Success in alt. protein will depend not just on breakthrough ideas, but on the ability to deliver consistently on taste, price and scale, while navigating a far more selective funding environment.
  
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• Nestlé’s Dairy Plan is strong on disclosure but weak on detail

  25-06-2026 13:20
  
  Nestlé is attempting a reset—but its Dairy Plan raises questions. While the company reports a 26% emissions cut, investors and analysts are scrutinising methodology, transparency, and the lack of verified outcomes behind its climate claims.
  
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• Federal court blocks food benefits ban on soda and candy

  25-06-2026 00:01
  
  A US judge ruled USDA exceeded its authority by approving SNAP food restriction waivers in states, blocking bans on candy, snacks and sugary drinks while leaving other waivers intact.
  
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• Hershey appoints PepsiCo veteran to drive next phase of growth

  24-06-2026 16:07
  
  Hershey appoints former PepsiCo executive Heather Hoytink as US president, signalling a strategic push to accelerate growth and strengthen commercial execution.
  
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• Walmart and Amazon’s rapid-delivery war raises consumer expectations

  24-06-2026 15:39
  
  Walmart and Amazon are reshaping online grocery as rapid and same-day delivery drive higher omnichannel spend and shift fulfillment toward delivery, McKinsey and Brick Meets Click find.
  
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• Agentic commerce could crack personalization but only for data-ready brands

  24-06-2026 15:28
  
  After years of promise, AI agents may give food and beverage brands the precision targeting they’ve been chasing – if they can learn to speak in structured data instead of slogans.
  
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• Kellanova’s latest launches reveal a new innovation strategy

  24-06-2026 15:25
  
  Kellanova is reshaping snack innovation around function, sensory experiences and consumption occasions, with new RXBAR and Cheez-It launches offering lessons for the wider snack industry.
  
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• The promotion trap: Why branded pricing strategies aren’t stopping private label

  24-06-2026 09:54
  
  Brands are spending heavily on promotions, loyalty pricing and digital discounts, yet private label continues to gain ground across Europe's biggest grocery markets.
  
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• Nestlé’s KitKat move signals industry shift to regenerative sourcing

  24-06-2026 09:07
  
  Nestlé partners with Wildfarmed to use regenerative wheat in UK KitKat production, signalling a major shift in sustainable sourcing and raising the bar for the confectionery industry.
  
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