Prepared Foods Editorial Staff

ActivatedYou debuted Morning Lift, a Certified Organic instant coffee formulated with functional mushrooms, botanicals and MCTs. The daily blend is designed to deliver sustained energy, mental clarity and metabolic support without the crash of traditional coffee.

The Specialty Food Association has announced the winners of the 2026 sofi Awards, recognizing standout products across 25 categories and five Grand Honors distinctions. Selected through blind tastings, the winners highlight the innovation, flavor and quality shaping the future of specialty food and beverage.

New for 2026, FSX is expanding its experiential offerings to include a Wind Turbine Tour on Thursday, March 12. This unique behind-the-scenes experience gives attendees an up-close look at wind turbine technology and renewable energy solutions, complete with expert guides and lunch.

Robard introduced Biocare2, a high-protein, fiber-rich beverage designed to support individuals transitioning beyond active weight management therapies. The formulation focuses on satiety, muscle preservation and metabolic health for long-term success.

Shaquille O’Neal and The Hershey Company have debuted Shaq-A-Licious SLAMS, a new gummy candy offering a mix of crunchy and chewy textures. The interactive format encourages playful engagement while delivering fruit-forward and sour flavor combinations.

The Center for Food Integrity has appointed Kelly Leighton as executive director, elevating a longtime leader within the organization. Leighton will lead CFI’s mission to strengthen trust across the food system through research-based insights and engagement strategies.

Pepperidge Farm is refreshing its Chessmen cookie line with three new indulgent flavors, alongside a new white chocolate mango Milano. The launches bring warm, cozy profiles and a limited retail exclusive to shelves starting this month.

Sugar Foods secured a 617,000sq-ft production and distribution facility in Whiteland, Ind., expanding its national footprint. The site is designed to improve shipping efficiency while enabling phased manufacturing expansion in the years ahead.

Michelob ULTRA Zero Lime delivers a 0.0% ABV beer with 39 calories and real lime flavor for consumers seeking lighter options. The new SKU builds on strong momentum for the ULTRA family and rolls out nationwide in early 2026.

While praising the updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans for clarity and limits on saturated fat and alcohol, the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine says key recommendations need revision. The group argues stronger guidance on plant-based diets, animal protein and certain processed foods is critical for long-term public health.