Articles by David Feder , RDN

As new federal rules push food and beverage makers away from artificial dyes, dairy developers are facing one of the toughest reformulation challenges yet.

Fruit-based sweeteners are moving from niche to mainstream as manufacturers seek natural alternatives to refined sugar. Market forecasts show strong growth fueled by health awareness, clean-label priorities, and the functional advantages these ingredients bring to formulation.

Pop Oats transforms the humble oat into a craveable, crunchy snack that goes far beyond breakfast. With USDA-backed innovation, the brand aims to launch oats into the snacking universe.

From a single sip in Nicaragua to a full-scale brewery in Texas, Fermenteria’s founders reimagined fermentation with both hard and alcohol-free kefirs. The result? A bright, bubbly drink built on passion, persistence, and probiotic innovation.

AI leverages extensive datasets to transform food innovation

Discover how global and ethnic flavors are transforming hand-held meals and snacks into one of the fastest-growing food trends, with insights from Chef Hinnerk Von Bargen of the Culinary Institute of America.

Replacing sugar isn’t just about cutting calories—it’s about replicating sweetness, texture, color, and mouthfeel. Experts highlight how allulose, erythritol, stevia, and tagatose are redefining sugar reduction, offering clean-label solutions that bridge indulgence and health.

Sugar reduction is vital for weight-conscious consumers, and the plant-based food market, especially dairy alternatives, is expected to hit USD 43.6 billion by 2028. However, combining sugar reduction with plant-based dairy is challenging. Rachel Zemse, a food scientist, offers insights on sweeteners for plant-based milk, yogurt, and ice cream.

Compared to chicken eggs, duck eggs have been shown to improve product qualities, adding volume and a fluffier texture in baked goods and providing a smoother, more velvety finish to sauces and custards.

While the die-hard vegetarians and vegans put up some resistance to the idea of mimicking animal protein, the creation of true analogs of meat, poultry, and seafood ushered in the huge plant-based boom driven by “flexitarians."