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US sales of certified organic products accelerated in 2024 with an annual growth rate of 5.2%, more than double that of the overall marketplace which grew at 2.5% in the same period. Dollar sales for organic also reached a new high of $71.6 billon in 2024, according to the 2025 Organic Market Report.

Impossible Foods’ plant-based beef and burgers are now NSF Certified for Sport — the first fresh or plant-based foods to receive the designation. The products deliver 19g of complete protein with less fat and no cholesterol, and will appear in NSF’s certified listings and app.

Jarritos is bringing its top-selling Mandarin flavor to market in a zero-calorie format after consumers in blind taste tests couldn’t tell it apart from the original. The rollout spans major national and Hispanic retailers, with additional expansion ahead.

The company will be presenting Harvest Bark concepts that showcase how indulgent treats can be made better-for-you while delivering bold visual appeal.

Centric Software provides the most innovative enterprise solutions to design, develop, formulate, source, comply, buy, make, package and sell consumer goods products in cosmetics, food & beverage, grocery and multi-category retail to achieve strategic and operational digital transformation goals. 

Meeting sodium reduction guidelines is especially challenging in sauces, where sodium’s role extends well beyond seasoning. With stricter regulations on the horizon and increasing consumer health awareness, the need for innovative sodium reduction solutions has never been more urgent. 

A fresh screwworm case just 70 miles from Texas has pushed the outbreak to its closest point to the US yet—putting cattle, trade and biosecurity on high alert. USDA is escalating its five-pronged response as livestock imports from Mexico remain halted and border surveillance intensifies.

Smart Taste represents the next evolution of Kerry’s leadership in taste. It combines deep market insights, world-class flavor creation, and unique food science expertise to meet the growing challenges facing the food industry. 

Riviana Foods has added two new microwaveable Mahatma Ready to Heat rice varieties—Red Beans & Rice and Basmati—ready in 90 seconds. The launches reflect consumer demand for convenient, authentic-tasting options that align with global flavor trends.

Organic Valley is expanding its oat portfolio with the launch of Original and Creamy Oat Beverages made with ethically sourced organic oats. Free from gums, seed oils and artificial colors, these beverages are designed for coffee, cereal, baking and more.