California has taken a bold stand against synthetic food dyes in school meals, with Governor Gavin Newsom signing the School Food Safety Act that will eliminate six artificial colorings from public school foods by December 31, 2027. This landmark legislation targets specific synthetic dyes including Blue 1 and 2, Green 3, Red 40, Yellow 5 […]

Chocolate lovers rejoice as Ghirardelli has finally answered the call for inclusive indulgence with their new Gluten-Free Double Chocolate Brownie Mix, set to launch March 25, 2025. This premium offering maintains the brand’s signature rich chocolate experience while catering to those with gluten sensitivities, featuring a thoughtful blend of brown rice flour, semi-sweet and bittersweet […]

The Baking Industry Awards 2025 is set to honor exceptional individuals who have gone above and beyond their professional duties to elevate the bakery sector. The coveted Outstanding Contribution to the Baking Industry Award will recognize those who have made significant impacts through mentorship, innovation, and community support. This prestigious event, sponsored by Dèlifrance, will […]

Hormel Foods has announced key leadership promotions aimed at strengthening its retail business operations. On March 18, 2025, the company promoted Scott Weisenbeck to vice president of marketing – Retail and Joe O’Connor to vice president of Emerging Brands – Retail, positioning these proven leaders to drive greater impact across Hormel’s expanding brand portfolio. These […]

As one of the largest green coffee bean buyers in the United States, J.M. Smucker Company continues to tackle significant market volatility throughout 2025. The company faces ongoing challenges with arabica coffee futures prices, which despite remaining below February’s record highs, still present considerable cost pressures. Brazil’s uncertain crop conditions have created ripple effects through […]

A groundbreaking Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) conducted by researchers from Texas A&M University AgriLife Research and Colorado State University’s AgNext Institute has revealed remarkable sustainability improvements in U.S. wheat production over four decades. The comprehensive study, which analyzed data from 110 archetype farms across major wheat-growing regions from 1978 to 2018, demonstrates significant reductions in […]

A simple “ding” sound from FOX’s game show “The Floor” has transformed into one of TikTok’s biggest viral phenomena of 2025. The clip, featuring two women competing in a dessert naming competition, was first shared by @realityclubfox in November 2024 and gained over 33.9 million views. This seemingly ordinary game show moment has sparked an […]

South Korea’s pre-diabetes rates have reached alarming levels, soaring from 27.1% in 2015 to a staggering 46.7% in 2022 – nearly half of all adults now live with this condition. This dramatic increase accompanied a rise in diabetes cases, which climbed from 10.2% to 13.2% during the same seven-year period, outpacing global averages. The rapid […]

Target has recalled its Favorite Day™ Gourmet New York Style Cheesecake due to an undeclared pecan allergen that poses serious health risks to individuals with nut allergies. The specific product affected is the 6 oz, 2-count package with lot code 25028A1 000039133 and UPC 0 85239 09690, which was distributed in Target stores across five […]

Ever wondered what culinary genius Alton Brown reaches for when midnight cravings strike? During a revealing 2019 Reddit AMA, the Food Network star disclosed that mochi ice cream stands as his top choice for late-night indulgence. This Japanese-inspired treat showcases a perfect harmony of textures: a soft, chewy mochi exterior lovingly wrapped around a creamy […]