Superpretzel is releasing star-shaped pretzels from Memorial Day through September, produced in the Philadelphia area where the nation's founding began. Oreo
When CPG Brands Tried to Change a Recipe and Customers Revolted
You open a familiar package almost without thinking. A cookie, a chocolate bar, a soda you’ve had a hundred times before. The first bite lands slightly off. Not
How the Ozempic Boom Is Quietly Changing What Food Companies Put in the Box
Walk down the yogurt aisle and something is different. The section has doubled in length. High-protein labels are everywhere. Cottage cheese has its own endcap.
The Real Reason Some “Healthy” Ingredients Cost So Much More
You’re standing in the aisle, holding two versions of the same ingredient. Same category, similar packaging, completely different price tags. One promises
What “Natural Flavors” Actually Are, And Why the Label Tells You Almost Nothing
Pick up a flavored seltzer, a granola bar, and a salad dressing from your kitchen right now. There's a good chance all three list "natural flavors" somewhere in
The Ingredients That Quietly Disappeared From Your Pantry in the Last Few Years (And Why)
You reach for a familiar product (the one you’ve bought for years without thinking), and something feels off. The label looks the same, the packaging hasn’t
What “Organic,” “Non-GMO,” “Fair Trade,” and “Regenerative” Actually Mean on a Food Label
You're in the grocery aisle. Two products, almost identical. One has three logos on the front. The other has none. The price is different. You want to know if
Organic vs. Conventional Bulk Ingredients: How CPG Brands Should Decide
The pressure to go organic is no longer niche: it’s coming from retailers, consumers, and internal brand positioning decisions. For many CPG founders and
What to Look for in a Bulk Ingredient Supplier: A CPG Buyer’s Checklist
Most CPG brands switch ingredient suppliers at least once because they chose wrong early on. The problem is rarely that good suppliers don't exist. It's that
5 More Things You Didn’t Know About Monk Fruit Sweetener
Monk fruit sweetener has earned its spot as one of the most talked-about sugar alternatives on the market. But as research evolves and industry controversies
From 10K to 1M Units: 6 Mistakes That Will Collapse Your Supply Chain
Every brand wants the moment when demand spikes and production ramps from ten thousand units to one million. It feels like proof that the product works, that
4 Questions That Tell You Exactly Which Production Model to Choose
Every brand reaches the same decision point: build the next product through private label, or take it to a contract manufacturer? Both models work. Both scale.
Salmonella Risk by Ingredient Origin: Sourcing Strategies for Food Safety
Food safety doesn’t begin in a factory. It begins in a field, a drying yard, a shipping container, or a milling facility long before a product becomes a SKU.
How Food Recalls Work: What Consumers Need to Know About Salmonella Recalls
Food recalls can feel overwhelming and confusing—especially when they involve something as serious as salmonella contamination. But knowing how food recalls
Undeclared Allergens 101: What Actually Counts—And Why It Matters
Not all food recalls happen because something is added that shouldn’t be there. Sometimes, it’s about what’s missing on the label. Undeclared allergens remain
When Labels Lie: How Labeling Errors Trigger Allergen Recalls
In the food industry, accuracy is everything — especially when it comes to allergen labels. A simple typo or oversight can have serious consequences, leading to
Understanding what causes salmonella: risks, routes, and industry safeguards
Salmonella is more than just a news headline—it’s one of the leading causes of foodborne illness in the United States. While most cases result in
Recognizing salmonella symptoms: protecting consumers and your brand
Salmonella often surfaces in the headlines in connection with food recalls or warnings about undercooked poultry. However, beneath the surface of public
Why Milk Tops the List of Undeclared Allergen Recalls
Milk might seem harmless to most shoppers, but for millions with dairy allergies, a splash of undeclared milk in food can mean serious health risks. And in the
Top Salmonella Food Recalls of 2025 (So Far)
When it comes to foodborne illness, Salmonella is a name no one in the food industry takes lightly. Known for triggering major recalls across categories—from
Top 10 Undeclared Allergen Food Recalls of 2025 (So Far)
Undeclared allergens aren’t just a labeling mistake—they’re a potentially life-threatening risk. Each year, the FDA issues recalls triggered by missing allergen
Undeclared Allergens: The Hidden Hazard Behind Food Recalls
Food recalls are an unfortunate reality in today’s food industry. While pathogens like Salmonella and Listeria grab headlines, the leading cause of U.S. food
Salmonella Recalls: What Bulk Buyers Need to Know
Salmonella isn’t just a household name—it’s a high-stakes issue for the food industry, especially for bulk buyers. If you're sourcing raw materials, working
