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Is Functional Chocolate as Healthy as Advertised?

Functional chocolate is on the rise, boasting add-ins like mushrooms and collagen. Experts weigh in on the science, the strategy, and whether it’s more hype than health.

Anna Kinder | July 23, 2025

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Tariffs Trigger Operational Overhauls: F&B Leaders Forecast Unrest Into 2026

Amid deepening tariff fatigue, F&B leaders brace for prolonged disruption while rethinking sourcing and private-label strategy. With costs rising and margins thinning, industry players are innovating, deploying strategies like alternative sourcing. FI recently gleaned business tips from dozens of industry leaders regarding tariffs.

Kelly Beaton | July 23, 2025

Kelly Beaton | July 23, 2025

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Gen Z Wants to Turn Everything into a Sauce, Including Soda

When asked which foods and drinks Gen Zers wanted to experience in sauce form, 10% of survey respondents referenced a soda – some by its brand name; others by its flavor profile. Here are their top flavor choices.

Anna Kinder | July 22, 2025

Anna Kinder | July 22, 2025

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For Retail and Delivery, Advertising is Becoming Big Business

Retail media is booming, with CPGs pouring billions into data-driven platforms like Walmart Connect, Instacart, and DoorDash. The result: high-margin ad revenue is reshaping profit models and investor expectations across grocery and delivery.

Vince Martin | July 22, 2025

Vince Martin | July 22, 2025

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Are Consumers in a ‘Spending Recession’ for Food Items?

RBC’s Nik Modi breaks down how inflation, debt, and economic pressures are shaping grocery shopping habits and consumer behavior in the food industry.

Chris Campbell | July 21, 2025

Chris Campbell | July 21, 2025

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