Food makers are inching toward dye-free portfolios, but voluntary compliance and costly reformulations are slowing the march. With consumers demanding cleaner labels, the industry faces a high stakes test of whether “natural” can still look – and sell – like the original.
GLP‑1 drugs may be shrinking waistlines, but new research shows they’re also shrinking nutrient intake, leaving many users low on key vitamins. As private prescriptions surge, dietitians warn that poor guidance could turn weight‑loss drugs into a long‑term health liability.
Dole’s new FRUIT FWD report spotlights 2026’s biggest shifts, from a surge in tropical flavor demand to consumers replacing meals with snack centric “on the go” eating. With wellness, mocktails, and affordable indulgence all rising, the data points to clear innovation lanes for brands ready to move fast.
Target is muscling into Whole Foods territory with a major wellness expansion, betting that value priced “better for you” goods can revive slipping sales. But with Walmart and Amazon escalating their own health pushes, the retailer’s path to growth remains anything but simple.
