Prepared Foods Editorial Staff

Slice Soda’s new Root Beer delivers creamy, classic soda fountain taste with 30 calories, 3g of sugar and a functional blend of three biotics. Kroger locations are also expanding their Slice assortment with Grape and Cherry Cola.

G FUEL’s Formula 2.0 is here, featuring a cleaner mix, no chalkiness, steady energy release and a boost in amino acids and antioxidants. The launch also debuts a bold new look that reflects G FUEL’s next-generation performance.

All Wild Fox Foods snacks are free from seed oils, refined sugars and artificial dyes, flavors and ingredients. Each product is gluten-free, grain-free, soy-free, glycerin-free and sugar alcohol-free. 

MBC Companies has acquired Texas-based Alpha Foods, adding significant pizza production capacity and accelerating product innovation. The move expands MBC’s ability to serve customers nationwide across retail, foodservice, and K-12 channels.

The symposium, entitled, “Advancing Biocatalysis: Protein Engineering and Synthetic Biology for Industrial Impact,” will bring together leading experts from North America and Japan to showcase the latest advancements in enzyme research and discuss future directions for the role of enzymes in sustainable innovation.

Sour Patch Kids continues to bring excitement to the candy aisle with the latest Strips innovation, striking a balance of sour and sweet in an iconic, beloved format. 

Calbee, Inc. has taken a majority stake in Hodo, the Oakland-based tofu innovator, as part of its “Change 2025” plan to expand in the US and strengthen its Food and Health business. Sagamiya Foods also invested, supporting Hodo’s mission to deliver high-quality, sustainable plant proteins to health-conscious consumers.

New Cantina Medium Salsa delivers blended flavor with a mix of tomatoes, tomatillos, jalapeños, onions and fresh herbs. Balanced at a medium heat (50-200 Scoville units), this smooth salsa makes for a snack, condiment or recipe enhancer. 

As consumer concern over food safety rises, IFIC’s latest surveys uncover a widening gap between personal confidence in purchased foods and trust in the US food supply. Experts say clearer messaging on ingredient safety and recalls could help rebuild trust.

The new snack is a bold lineup that combines 100% real cheese with a more satisfying crunch and a 3D shape designed to deliver edge-to-edge bold flavor.