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Kashi's debut granola line highlights the continued evolution of functional breakfast foods, pairing digestive health benefits with whole grains, nuts and fruit.

Ben & Jerry's introduced Razz Up!, a limited-edition black raspberry ice cream featuring raspberry swirls and crackling fudge pieces. The launch combines a new flavor innovation with a voter engagement campaign developed in partnership with several advocacy organizations, highlighting the brand's continued integration of product launches and social activism.

Gut health has become a gateway to broader wellness, with fiber playing a central role in everything from satiety and blood sugar management to cognitive health. Discover how emerging ingredients and consumer trends are creating new formulation opportunities across food and beverage categories.

Takeaways is entering the growing protein snack category with a line of savory bars made with real cheese. Available in Cheese Pizza, Pepper Jack and White Cheddar, the bars provide 12g of protein, 3g of fiber and up to 2g of sugar, reflecting continued demand for convenient, high-protein snacks that move beyond traditional sweet flavors.

The American Egg Board's Eggcelerator Lab recognized three university teams for innovative egg-based beverage concepts that leverage eggs for protein, texture and clean-label functionality. The winning entries demonstrate how emerging developers are applying eggs to meet growing demand for convenient, functional and better-for-you beverages.

Del Monte and Treatt have partnered to commercialize a portfolio of fruit-derived extracts sourced from pineapple, watermelon, mango and cantaloupe. Produced from upcycled fruit materials generated during Del Monte's processing operations, the clean-label ingredients are designed to deliver authentic flavor, consistent performance and sustainability benefits for beverage developers.

Juice Plus+ introduced Complete Strawberry Nutrition Shake, a plant-based shake mix formulated with a blend of soy, chickpea, rice and pea proteins to deliver all nine essential amino acids. Featuring 14g of protein, 8g of fiber and just 1g of added sugar per serving, the product reflects continued innovation around nutrient-dense, whole food-inspired formulations that support satiety, metabolic health and clean-label positioning.

ADM and The EVERY Company are partnering to commercially produce EVERY's precision-fermented OvoPro protein ingredient at ADM's Clinton, Iowa, facility. The collaboration combines ADM's precision fermentation manufacturing capabilities with EVERY's patented protein technology to expand the supply of functional, clean-label protein ingredients. 

Food safety remains a top priority as ready-to-eat foods continue to face pathogen risks. Learn how formulators are using hurdle technologies, fermentation-derived ingredients and validated antimicrobial systems to strengthen product safety while balancing clean-label and sodium-reduction demands.

American Key Food Products has introduced King Lion Modified Tapioca Starch, designed to improve stability, thickening and texture in dairy products such as yogurts, puddings and flan. The ingredient also offers heat, shear and freeze-thaw stability, making it suitable for a range of processed and frozen food applications.