Retailers are expanding and upscaling their private brand assortments as more consumers seek high-quality products at reasonable prices.

Researchers at Penn State found that interactions among multiple genes—rather than single traits—can improve plant resilience to climate stress, offering insights that could inform future crop breeding strategies.

The Senate confirmed Douglas Troutman to lead chemical safety oversight at the Environmental Protection Agency, drawing attention from food and agriculture stakeholders as the agency signals alignment with elements of the MAHA Action agenda on pesticide and chemical regulation.

Yeastup is using spent brewer’s yeast to produce protein ingredients for food applications, the company says, positioning the approach as a way to valorize brewing sidestreams while reducing waste.

A new, FAO-implemented initiative led by Sustainable Fisheries Partnership will coordinate governments, industry, and buyers to rebuild overexploited fish stocks and strengthen governance in the Gulf of Thailand, with implications for marine ingredients and fish sauce supply chains.

A pending revamp of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture could shift guidance on protein, saturated fat, grains, and ultra-processed foods, with implications for school meals, product formulation, and nutrition policy.

The European Union’s proposed Biotech Act excludes novel foods from regulatory sandboxes, a move critics say could slow innovation in alternative proteins and fermentation-based foods.

PlantBased Innovations recalled a coconut-based yogurt sold at H-E-B after a packaging error led to undeclared almond, highlighting ongoing allergen control and labeling risks for plant-based dairy alternatives.

A study from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University found that young adults eating ultra-processed diets showed altered hunger and fullness signaling compared with less processed diets, suggesting potential implications for appetite regulation.

Food ingredient companies are preparing for renewed scrutiny of artificial dyes as Make America Healthy Again policy discussions gain traction, with potential implications for formulation and regulatory strategy.