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The company outlines progress on sustainability goals, from ingredient changes to emissions reductions. The report signals how large CPG players are aligning innovation with environmental and consumer priorities.

Sustainability-marketed products now account for more than a quarter of US CPG sales. The findings highlight continued consumer demand and long-term growth opportunities for brands.

Mars and ofi are scaling regenerative agriculture across Ecuador’s cocoa supply chain, signaling deeper investment in climate-smart sourcing. For product developers, the move underscores how sustainability initiatives are increasingly tied to ingredient resilience, supply security and long-term formulation strategies.

With market projections reaching $2.47 billion by 2036, upcycled products are gaining traction across categories. For product developers, the space offers opportunities to reduce waste while unlocking new ingredient functionality and value streams.

A new federal program aims to standardize how microplastics are measured and understood in the human body. The effort will also support development of targeted removal approaches and risk prioritization frameworks.

How Sustainability Is Reshaping Ingredient Strategy.

The study reveals how this momentum is taking shape and highlights how awareness, motivation and messaging are influencing a new era of purpose-driven purchasing.

EcoVadis, a leading global provider of business sustainability ratings, has awarded the EXBERRY color supplier a Platinum medal. The achievement marks another important step forward for the company following Silver and Gold medals in the previous two assessment periods.

With more than 5 million tons of food waste diverted and growing retailer demand, upcycling has evolved from a sustainability niche into a strategic growth engine. As consumer trust rises and certifications expand, 2026 will bring deeper integration across supply chains, product innovation and ESG reporting.

Can upcycled egg components contribute calcium, minerals and collagen to other products? The American Egg Board and Upcycled Foods Inc. together explore new sustainable solutions for 2026 and beyond.