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Through the Source by Indigo program, farmers receive data tools, technical guidance and premiums for regenerative rice production. The collaboration aims to drive community benefits, environmental gains and long-term farm prosperity.

Datassential’s Global Launches platform now tracks new items across Europe, Latin America and Asia-Pacific, revealing how trends and flavors localize around the world. The tool offers cross-market comparisons, multilingual insights and historical data to help brands spot opportunities and plan smarter launches.

BUILT Brands is opening a new Provo, Utah, facility to boost production and speed-to-market for its growing protein-snacking portfolio. The expansion strengthens the company’s role as a category disruptor known for indulgent textures and bold flavor innovation.

Solina has appointed Michael Marks as regional CEO of Solina USA, the company’s largest and fastest-growing market. Marks, who led the integration of key US acquisitions, will guide efforts to strengthen partnerships, expand flavor solutions and accelerate long-term growth.

A new peer-reviewed review in Nature Food analyzes how historic and recent SNAP policy changes influence participation, employment and food insecurity. As the 2025 OBBBA brings sweeping reforms, the authors outline evidence-based recommendations to improve benefits, streamline enrollment and support healthier diets.

Hershey has officially acquired LesserEvil, adding a fast-growing organic snack brand known for bold flavors and clean ingredients. The move strengthens Hershey’s better-for-you lineup and supports continued growth across its expanding salty snacks portfolio.

Top North American growers, suppliers and brands have launched the Functional Mushroom Council to strengthen quality standards and boost scientific understanding of functional mushrooms. With the category projected to surpass $2 billion by 2025, the new coalition plans to drive research, transparency and innovation across the rapidly expanding market.

New data from Circana reveals that GLP-1 households are rapidly altering US food and beverage spending, favoring higher-protein, higher-fiber options while reducing purchases of sugary, carb-heavy items. With users projected to influence more than a third of all retail units by 2030, retailers and manufacturers face a growing need to adjust product mixes and marketing strategies.

Barry Callebaut and NotCo AI have formed a first-of-its-kind partnership to infuse artificial intelligence into chocolate recipe development. The collaboration aims to speed innovation, strengthen supply resilience and deliver more tailored customer solutions.

From boots in the bog to the factory floor, Prepared Foods toured Ocean Spray Ingredients to see how cranberries move from harvest to high-value applications. Explore the full slide show for R&D insights and behind-the-scenes processing highlights.