Foods

Conagra Brands to Remove Artificial Colors from U.S. Frozen Portfolio Conagra Brands has announced that it will be removing artificial colors from its U.S. frozen portfolio by the end of this year. This move aligns with the company’s commitment to…

General Mills Commits to Removing Artificial Colors from Portfolio by 2027 General Mills has announced plans to remove artificial colors from its U.S. retail portfolio by the end of 2027. The company will also eliminate synthetic dyes from its U.S.…

When Hormel Foods made a significant investment of $3.35 billion four years ago to acquire Kraft Heinz’s snack nut portfolio, much attention was focused on the standout product of the deal: Planters nuts.Read more. However, nestled within this acquisition was…

New Developments: A bill in Texas is on the verge of becoming law, which would mandate food manufacturers to include warning labels on products containing certain additives and artificial colors not recommended for human consumption. The labels would inform consumers…

A recent report from the Trump administration has highlighted chemicals in ultraprocessed ingredients and the environment as major contributors to the rise in chronic diseases. This could potentially lead to changes in how certain foods are regulated. The report, released…

Summary: B&G Foods has divested two of its tomato brands to a private equity company as part of its strategy to reduce debt and streamline its portfolio. Violet Foods, a newly established entity under Amphora Equity Partners, will take over…

Key Points: T. Hasegawa USA has introduced Plantreact, a new flavoring technology designed to mimic the taste of meat in plant-based protein products. Plantreact uses fermentation and advanced techniques to replicate the flavors of chicken, beef, pork, and dairy. With…

Dive Brief: TreeHouse Foods announced a plan to centralize and reorganize its corporate support functions, resulting in the elimination of 150 jobs. The company’s chief commercial officer, Scott Tassani, will depart on May 30, with his responsibilities redistributed among other…

Stacey Snelling is a professor in the Department of Health Studies at American University. Opinions are the author’s own. Frozen food has a surprising, yet essential role in the fight against climate change. The individual action of including frozen food…

Key Takeaways: The FDA has decided to postpone the enforcement of a rule that would have made it more difficult for food companies to label their products as “healthy.” The original effective date of February 25 has been moved to…