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Archives for January 20, 2026

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Preservative risk puts clean label in the spotlight

Preservative risk puts clean label in the spotlight

20-Jan-2026
By Donna Eastlake

New research links common preservatives to higher risks of cancer and type 2 diabetes. What does this mean for clean label trends and the future of food innovation?

Freeze-dried candy craze grows – but not everyone’s winning

Freeze-dried candy craze grows – but not everyone’s winning

20-Jan-2026
By Timothy Inklebarger

Mars, Ferrara ride TikTok-fueled demand while Sow Good restructures to survive

Vegan gummies: Potato-based starch solutions reduce drying time

Vegan gummies: Potato-based starch solutions reduce drying time

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Rigid molds, shorter drying times and full texture control: potato-based starch is changing how vegan and fortified gummies are made.

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Mars taps reality TV for experiential M&M’s push

Barry Callebaut bets on cocoa-free chocolate

Unilever McCormick deal under pressure as backlash builds

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ADM Specialty Syrups for Reformulation

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Floral-inspired confections with natural colors

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Vegan gummies: Potato-based starch solutions reduce drying time

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