No need to scan endless feeds — we’ve distilled the week’s most important food and beverage news into actionable highlights. Stay current on funding, leadership shifts and market trends that matter to product developers. The latest HHS nutrition initiatives, Nestlé leadership changes, GLP-1 innovation breakouts, and more.
Plan spearheaded by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. outlines 120+ initiatives to realign food and health systems, advance science and protect America’s children from the nation’s growing health crisis
The strategy outlines targeted executive actions to advance gold-standard science, realign incentives, increase public awareness and strengthen private-sector collaboration.
The fastest-growing health-conscious consumer segment is driving demand for science-backed products with bioactives, signaling major opportunities for brands focused on proactive wellness
The updated findings revealed that 45% of US adults now identify as Bioactivists – proactive, health-conscious consumers who see health as a foundation rather than a fix, and who are increasingly seeking products with proven health benefits.
As part of the Make America Healthy Again agenda, federal leaders call on medical education organizations to embed comprehensive nutrition education across all stages of physician training to combat diet-related chronic disease
The effort is part of the Trump Administration and Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s Make America Healthy Again agenda, which prioritizes prevention and reducing chronic disease through improved diet and public health measures.
IFIC’s 2025 survey finds record-high interest in protein, yet widespread confusion about daily requirements, highlighting opportunities for brands and health professionals to deliver evidence-based guidance
August 22, 2025
Americans are more focused on protein than ever, yet most don’t know how much they actually need each day. New IFIC survey data reveals a gap between enthusiasm and understanding, creating opportunities for clearer guidance from brands and health experts.
While the grade given to their personal diets has not significantly changed since Americans were last to examine their diets in 2013, there is improvement in the grade given to the average American diet—up 11 percentage points since 2013.
Purdue’s Consumer Food Insights Report reveals a gap between consumers’ nutrition goals and their actual eating habits, highlighting taste and affordability as key barriers
The survey-based report from Purdue University’s Center for Food Demand Analysis and Sustainability(CFDAS) assesses food spending, consumer satisfaction and values, support of agricultural and food policies, and trust in information sources.
Driven by cutting-edge ingredients and bold new formats, sports nutrition is evolving beyond the gym to meet growing consumer demand for personalized, full-spectrum wellness
Today, sports nutrition products occupy shelf space across the retail landscape and capture the attention of not only serious sports enthusiasts but also casual active participants and regular consumers simply looking for a boost.
No longer is “extra protein” just for athletes and weekend warriors; protein is now in demand as a provider of satiety, strength, and smart eating for families, older adults, and wellness seekers.
Key measures include setting a national standard and timeline for transitioning to natural food colorings, revoking the use of Citrus Red No. 2 and Orange B in the coming months, and working with manufacturers to eliminate six widely used synthetic dyes.