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Prepared Foods talks tariffs, food color bans, GLP-1 and more with Rob Dongoski, Kearney’s global lead for Agriculture and Food. 

Among US consumers, mental factors including sleep quality, work/life balance, and a healthy home environment are growing in importance,

PepsiCo CEO Ramon Laguarta said the company will continue phasing out remaining dyes across its portfolio—including brands like Doritos and Cheetos—and offer natural alternatives where possible.

The newly-constructed 32,000sq-ft facility now serves as the headquarters for Anton Paar USA’s Central Region. It is equipped with cutting-edge laboratories, advanced measurement technologies, and modern teaching and training spaces designed to provide an exceptional customer experience. 

According to the survey, one in four Americans (24%) say that they or someone in their household has a food allergy (13%), intolerance (8%), and/or sensitivity (9%). Nuts were the most reported allergen, while dairy ranked highest among both intolerances and sensitivities. 

D'Agosta is an accomplished sales executive with a diverse background in consumer packaged goods companies including Reckitt Benckiser, Pinnacle Foods and Marcal Manufacturing.

A majority of individuals currently taking a GLP-1 for weight loss plan to continue for less than two more years, and 90% of those who had discontinued use were on the medication for less than one year.

 Circana’s proprietary “5 Cs of Success” framework has emerged as a defining playbook for category leaders, emphasizing Community Connections, Comprehensive Value, Collaborative Growth, Catering to Multi-Pronged Wellness, and Company Culture.

This comprehensive research reveals how evolving consumer priorities, a growing focus on health-conscious choices, and broader macroeconomic factors are transforming snacking behaviors.

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.