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9 February 2026

Are You Ready for the 2026 Food Rules?

Between new 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines and the FDA’s 2026 Human Foods Program priorities, U.S. food regulation is evolving fast. And consumer expectations are evolving with it. This shift is not just about compliance. It's a catalyst for better-for-you innovation, smarter labeling strategies, and gaining consumer trust. But only if product and insights teams act early.

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Are You Ready for the 2026 Food Rules?

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The Case for Globalization - Global Taste isn't Universal, so Your Product Shouldn't Be

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9 February 2026

Are You Ready for the 2026 Food Rules?

16 January 2026

Harnessing Trends, Avoiding Hype: Validating Functional Benefits in Innovation

At the start of each year, the food industry shines a spotlight on health and functionality. Publications like FoodNavigator kick off with events focused on “Positive Nutrition,” showcasing better-for-you innovations and technologies. This reflects a broader trend: consumers no longer view food as mere fuel, but as a source of tangible health benefits, essentially “food as medicine.”

26 December 2025

The Case for Globalization - Global Taste isn't Universal, so Your Product Shouldn't Be

In an increasingly connected world, food travels faster than ever, but taste does not. A product beloved in Chicago may confuse shoppers in Shanghai. A flavor that feels nostalgic in Paris may feel strangely unfamiliar in Sydney. These divergences aren’t just cultural quirks. They influence which global launches succeed, which fail, and which quietly fade away despite strong brand backing.