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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."

Food and beverage makers are switching from artificial to natural colors in double time

From jerky to gummies, fruit-forward innovation is reshaping the snack and frozen aisles.

Summer gets a flavor upgrade with new launches ranging from fruity indulgences to functional, family-friendly snacks.

Organic food fraud is a growing threat as demand surges and global supply chains face new pressures. Product developers are exploring how to strengthen traceability, build direct farmer relationships and adopt new USDA enforcement tools to protect the integrity of the organic label.

Consumers are cutting back on sugar—and the food and beverage industry is responding with smarter sweeteners, cleaner labels, and bold innovation across categories. From indulgent treats to savory staples, sugar reduction is no longer a niche effort but a mainstream expectation reshaping product development.

Designed to reduce fraud and protect the integrity of the USDA Organic label, the rule expands who must be certified, tightens documentation requirements and increases oversight of imported organic ingredients.

Cheese consumption in the U.S. is at an all-time high. Discover how food scientists are transforming traditional cheeses like cheddar and mozzarella into innovative ingredients for modern food applications.

Prepared Foods has selected six new food and beverage products introduced in My 2025. Vote to let us know which new product is your favorite!

When it comes to snacking, crunch is king. And it could easily be said that the king of the crunchy snacks is the pretzel.