Who said business is boring? Food & Beverage Insider has the 411 on key industry moves affecting innovation and product development.

From Heinz and French’s to small startups, innovation abounds in the condiment category.

From upcycled ingredients to supply chain transparency, consumers are gravitating toward clean label snack brands that tell meaningful stories.

Condiments provide a comfortable segue for consumers to branch into global—and even regional U.S.—flavor profiles.

A novel foods authorization is needed before companies can put CBD foods on the market in parts of Europe.

PepsiCo today announced a deal to sell its Tropicana and other juice brands in North America to French private equity firm PAI Partners (PAI) for $US3.3 billion.

For consumers, snacking occasions have shifted from making the choice between sweet or salty to deciding whether to treat or snack.

With the rising popularity of healthy, functional beverages, prebiotic, probiotic and synbiotic drinks are rising in the ranks.

Spreadable, dippable or pourable, condiment varieties are morphing from purely traditional to exotic with unique flavor and texture profiles.

“Permissible indulgence” soared during Covid, as consumers sought to treat themselves with snacks that also aligned with their dietary and health goals.