Cereal aisle sales fell 1.1% year-over-year, shocking the breakfast category. Gradually, consumers are demanding healthier offerings, and brands must rise to meet them.
California’s new folic acid mandate for corn masa flour spotlights a long overlooked gap in national fortification policy. As more states follow, food manufacturers face rising pressure to adapt formulations that better support public health.
Sustainable packaging materials are moving from concept to real-world testing as scrutiny of microplastics intensifies. Explore three emerging solutions that show promise, though experts say scalability and cost remain barriers to widespread adoption.
Legacy food factories have been closing as automation, AI, and new compliance demands make older facilities inefficient and costly to operate. Companies are shifting toward contract manufacturing and tech‑enabled, specialized sites to stay flexible.
