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.
Build It or Buy It? Check List to Choose the Right R&D Model
Let's Start with the FAQ Every food brand wants innovation that moves quickly, scales cleanly, and holds up under compliance and ingredient changes. But
Oatly Expands Its Oat Innovation with New Flavored and Ready-to-Drink Launches
Oatly is bringing bold new energy to the plant-based space: one oat at a time. The Swedish brand, known for pioneering oat milk globally, is expanding its U.S.
Price Isn’t Everything: The Hidden Costs in Bulk Ingredient Sourcing
Why Cost Discipline Starts With a Broader Definition of Cost. Why Cost Discipline Starts With a Broader Definition of Cost Reviewing quotes and
2026 Ingredient Outlook: The Rise of Renewable, Low-Impact Ingredients
Renewable, low-impact ingredients are no longer a niche alternative. In 2026, they will become the more stable, more compliant, and increasingly more
Why Source86 Isn’t a Traditional Broker: An FSQA-First Approach
Most ingredient brokers focus on logistics: move product, pass along specs, collect the margin. But when food safety and brand compliance are on the line, that
Natural Products Expo West 2026: Product Trends and the Future of Food
Natural Products Expo West is returning to Anaheim, CA, scheduled for March 3-6, 2026. According to the Northhall 2026 Show Guide, the event continues to be the
The Geographic Map of Natural Food: Where Innovation Is Actually Coming From
Every March, Anaheim becomes the epicenter of the natural food world. Thousands of Expo West exhibitors travel from across the country and the globe to show
Supreme Court Strikes Down IEEPA Tariffs: What It Means for Food Importers
Big news in trade policy today. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not give the President the
What Proactive Account Management Actually Looks Like
In sourcing and supply chain, most account managers operate reactively. They schedule calls, relay updates, and surface problems after they have already created
Networking With Intention: Insights from Eran Mizrahi in Authority Magazine
Thank you to Athalia Monae for featuring Eran Mizrahi, CEO of Source86, in Medium Authority Magazine’s interview on effective networking. In the
A Performance Framework for Private Label and Bulk Ingredient Operations
In food and beverage supply chains, success is not a feeling; it is a measurable outcome. For private label developers, co-manufacturers, co-packers, bulk
Proactive Risk Mitigation in Food Supply Chains
In food and beverage supply chains, risks accumulate quietly. A missed regulatory change. A disrupted port. An unexpected allergen in raw materials. By the time
Not Sure Where to Start at Expo West 2026? Let Us Show You the Way
Expo West 2026 is just around the corner. With thousands of brands, exhibitors, and industry professionals gathering in one place, it can feel overwhelming to
Why We’re Not Traditional Partners: The Logistics Lens
Why We're Not Traditional Partners: The Logistics Lens In global supply chains, traditional brokers often function as middlemen who connect buyers and
The Hidden ROI of Strategic Co-manufacturing Partnerships
Introduction: Why Co-manufacturing Partner Selection Determines Product Success Co-manufacturing is the practice of outsourcing food and beverage production
