Articles by Prepared Foods Editorial Staff

The reorganization consolidates blending, tolling and packaging services with a broader ingredient lineup spanning plant-based systems, vitamin premixes and functional blends — signaling closer integration of R&D, piloting and commercialization support for product developers.

Circana has introduced its Attribute Marketplace, a new solution designed to simplify access to external datasets within its analytics ecosystem. The platform enables retailers and CPGs to layer in premium product attributes, supporting deeper insights, faster decision-making and innovation.

OH SNAP! is expanding its refrigerated snack portfolio with Chil-lime Bites, pairing chili heat with a bright lime finish. The launch reflects growing demand for bold, globally inspired flavors and signals the brand’s push to energize the better-for-you snacking space.

Amid continued volume declines in center-store categories, Kraft Heinz is redirecting capital toward R&D, marketing and product superiority initiatives — signaling renewed emphasis on formulation upgrades and brand reinvestment heading into 2026.

Culture Pop has teamed with artist Noah Kahan to release a limited-edition Sparkling Black Cherry soda supporting The Busyhead Project. The collaboration blends clean-label, functional soda with cause-driven branding, highlighting how partnerships can connect product launches with purpose.

Wonder Juice is growing its Wonder Green lineup with two new cold-pressed blends designed to support daily wellness and functional performance. Clean Green and Veg8 & Cayenne highlight how brands are pairing approachable flavors with nutrient-dense ingredients to meet evolving consumer expectations.

Formerly known as Omeat, Evergreen Select is repositioning cultivated beef as a B2B infrastructure solution designed to stabilize the traditional meat supply. The rebrand and $6 million funding round highlight growing interest in practical, scalable approaches to integrating cultivated meat into existing systems.

Banagua is gaining attention as a fast-rising player in the better-for-you beverage space with a single-ingredient banana water. The brand’s minimalist formulation and proprietary extraction process highlight growing interest in simple, naturally functional hydration alternatives.

Ancient + Brave has launched True Biome, a gut health supplement built around prebiotic, postbiotic and amino acid ingredients rather than live cultures. The formulation reflects growing interest in gut barrier support, immune signaling and digestive tolerance, signaling new directions for digestive health innovation.

Conagra Brands is expanding its Banquet portfolio with MEGA Breakfast Bowls designed to meet rising demand for high-protein morning meals. Featuring tray-in-tray steaming technology, the bowls combine convenience, value and texture-forward performance in four varieties.