The gold standard: How product developers can rise to the MAHA challenge
The US’ MAHA Commission is putting weak science and vague health claims on notice. Brands must now back every bite with credible, peer-reviewed research
Archives for June 10, 2025
‘The Pearl of Africa’: How Ugandan coffee is building its place on the world stage
With a new wave of coffee producers championing sustainable farming and specialty coffee - and an expertise in its indigenous and more climate-sturdy robusta – the Ugandan coffee industry is building its place on the world stage
‘No evidence’ styrene is toxic, EFSA rules
There has been significant uncertainty around the material
Truce reached after Mondelēz haunts GHOST with lawsuit
The snack giant accused the flavor collab kings of breach of contract. Now the two companies have come to an agreement, with GHOST eyeing “exciting new flavors”— sans Mondelēz.
California’s soda tax war reaches crucial battle in Santa Cruz
The momentum behind California soda taxes came to an abrupt halt in 2018 with the introduction of the Keep Groceries Affordable Act. But Santa Cruz defied the legislation and introduced a new soda tax: an action it is now preparing to defend
Driving mass change in the tea industry
How much do we value tea? And do we pay enough to support the workers behind it? The Fairtrade Foundation is calling for change