Trends affecting restaurant menus in 2025 may include Gen Z saying ranch is overrated, Gen Z asking for a pickle sauce and “swalty” is the new “swicy,” according to Rubix Foods’ The Next Flavor Report ...

SEATTLE – Arzeda has surpassed 10 tons of production for its ProSweet Reb M. The Seattle-based company created the zero-calorie sweetener through Intelligent Protein Design Technology, which combines ...

SACRAMENTO, CALIF. — Nate’s Fine Foods, fueled by $100 million in new client contracts, plans to invest $11 million to expand its facilities in Roseville, Calif., where the company is based., ...

VEVEY, SWITZERLAND — Turning a company as large as Nestle SA around will take time. In addition to updating the company’s approach to innovation, management is focused on returning underperforming ...

NEW YORK — Private equity firm Blackstone has reached an agreement to acquire Jersey Mike’s Subs, a sandwich chain with 3,000 locations around the United States that are open or in development.

GRASSE, FRANCE — The Robertet Group, a flavor manufacturer, is acquiring Phasex, a supercritical carbon dioxide extraction company for natural products. Terms were not disclosed. “The acquisition of ...

The panel’s final major trend for 2025 is toward more natural sweeteners such as sugar, honey, maple and other syrups.

HANNIBAL, MO. — General Mills, Inc. plans to expand its manufacturing facility in Hannibal by adding a production line for ...

DSM-Firmenich has introduced Smart Milk flavors and Dynarome Da innovations for use in plant-based milk alternative beverages ...

Cargill invested $100 million in efficiency and sustainability capital projects within its operations in 2024, reflecting continued progress toward the company’s sustainability commitments. The ...

KANSAS CITY — Many consumers continue to seek sustainably sourced products. Farmers often want to follow sustainable ...

MIERLO, THE NETHERLANDS — GNT has expanded its Exberry portfolio with the addition of a paprika emulsion. Exberry Shade Vivid Orange is a water-dispersible color formulated from Non-GMO paprika, ...