Rich Products’ recall of 160,200 pounds of Farm Rich Pizza Cheese Crunchers is yet another CPG food‑safety alert in 2026, with metal‑fragments feared to be in products spread across 21 states.
Premium private label’s rise rolls on, as Walmart’s Bettergoods fuels premium tier growth and pressures stagnant brands. Emerging players with strong innovation and cultural pull can still win – even as inflation and shifting shopper behavior accelerate store brand adoption.
Better-for-you frozen desserts are taking off as brands develop formulations with less sugar and artificial dyes and more functional perks like protein – without throwing off taste or texture. Here are the five healthiest options compiled by FI’s resident ice cream expert in collaboration with multiple registered dietitians and one food scientist.
Gen Z’s “modular eating” trend is gaining momentum, as young consumers build meals from snackable, mix and match components. Driven by hybrid work, solo dining, and social media, this behavior blurs categories and rewards brands built for convenience, texture, and discoverability.
