Fruit-based sweeteners are moving from niche to mainstream as manufacturers seek natural alternatives to refined sugar. Market forecasts show strong growth fueled by health awareness, clean-label priorities, and the functional advantages these ingredients bring to formulation.
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While praising the updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans for clarity and limits on saturated fat and alcohol, the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine says key recommendations need revision. The group argues stronger guidance on plant-based diets, animal protein and certain processed...
Michelob ULTRA Zero Lime delivers a 0.0% ABV beer with 39 calories and real lime flavor for consumers seeking lighter options. The new SKU builds on strong momentum for the ULTRA family and rolls out nationwide in early 2026.
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Holiday retail in 2025 didn’t just deliver—it exploded. The five-day shopping binge from Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday redefined “peak season,” creating an order surge few fulfillment centers were truly prepared for. For companies operating distribution centers, warehouses, or e-commerce...
The U.S. Supreme Court will kick off the new year by hearing disputes over the constitutionality of state laws banning transgender female athletes from female-only sports and whether state or federal courts are the proper forum for lawsuits seeking to hold major oil companies accountable for...
A Connecticut federal judge on Friday refused to hand a quick win to Mylan Pharmaceuticals and Aurobindo Pharma USA in sprawling antitrust litigation against 26 total pharmaceutical companies, ruling that a coalition of states has enough evidence to raise a genuine dispute about whether the...
Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard is entering 2026 with strong momentum following a record-setting year marked by accelerated franchise growth, new incentive programs and a major systemwide milestone. The brand closed 2025 having surpassed 600 locations worldwide, reinforcing its position...
Sweetfin — the beloved, chef-driven California-Asian bowl concept — is celebrating 10 years by unveiling a bold new culinary chapter developed in collaboration with two-Michelin-starred chef Daniel Patterson. Known for redefining California cuisine through pioneering restaurants including Coi,...