Elizabeth Crawford

Washington, D.C., United States

Senior Editor @FoodNavigatorUS covering #food #supplements #health #wellness #nutrition #FDA #foodsafety. Tweets my own, not endorsements.

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FDA promises post-market chemical review process update ‘in coming weeks,’ outlines top priorities for Human Foods Program

1 week ago | foodnavigator-usa.com | Elizabeth Crawford

FDA could reveal details “in the coming weeks” about how it will identify and rank chemicals in the food supply for safety reassessment, according to the leader of the agency’s food chemicals office, who also outlined other initiatives on which the recently formed Human Foods Program will focus under the Trump administration.
5 strategies to boost share as geopolitical tensions and inflation constrict consumer spending

1 week ago | beveragedaily.com | Elizabeth Crawford

A new playbook is needed to navigate today’s fast-evolving CPG landscape in which geo-political tensions and a constricting economy are reshaping how consumers shop and budget for groceries and how manufacturers source supplies and price products.
5 strategies to boost share as geopolitical tensions and inflation constrict consumer spending

1 week ago | foodnavigator-usa.com | Elizabeth Crawford

A new playbook is needed to navigate today’s fast-evolving CPG landscape in which geo-political tensions and a constricting economy are reshaping how consumers shop and budget for groceries and how manufacturers source supplies and price products.
Could RFK Jr.’s obsession with dyes and ‘chemicals’ threaten FDA’s core functions?

2 weeks ago | foodnavigator-usa.com | Elizabeth Crawford

The chance “is close to zero” that synthetic dyes will be fully removed from the US food supply by the end of next year, as suggested by FDA and HHS last week, because there is “no hammer” to force reformulation, said former FDA Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods Jim Jones.
Kellanova sales tumble, but co-branding collaborations & AI-based marketing pilots offer hope

2 weeks ago | foodnavigator-usa.com | Elizabeth Crawford

Pringles-maker Kellanova is not immune after all to the macro-economic pressures, including tariffs, inflation and contracting consumer-spending, that it seemingly dodged until this quarter even as its competitors fell victim to sluggish sales and lower profits for the better part of the past year.
Bitewell plays ‘matchmaker’ to connect nutritious brands with health-conscious retailers & shoppers

2 weeks ago | foodnavigator-usa.com | Elizabeth Crawford

Bitewell’s stoplight color-coded scoring system for food goes beyond simply counting calories to consider nutrient density and ingredient quality, which not only helps consumers more easily make more informed choices but can help brands earn better shelf placement in store and improve consumer loyalty, according to the company’s CEO Samantha Citro Alexander.
Where is the line for ingredient bans and when should companies comply vs pushback?

2 weeks ago | foodnavigator-usa.com | Elizabeth Crawford

Whether or not science supports phasing out the six most common dyes by the end of 2026, as informally proposed by FDA, industry players will need to act fast to stay ahead of the bans and proactively counter eroding consumer confidence in products with bright colors. FDA has not initiated a formal rulemaking to phase out Red 40, Yellow 5 and 6, Blue 1 and 2 and Green 3 by the end of the next year – instead preferring to operate on what it calls an “understanding” with industry stakeholders.
The GLP-1 effect: Consumers demand fewer calories, cleaner labels & more function

3 weeks ago | nutraingredients-usa.com | Elizabeth Crawford

With the popularity of weight loss drugs on rise, the food industry can expect a “material impact” on consumption with Americans projected to cut their calories by 10% to 20% – but the drugs’ impact goes beyond calorie reduction to include changes in the types of products shoppers want, according to one expert.
The GLP-1 effect: Consumers demand fewer calories, cleaner labels & more function

3 weeks ago | foodnavigator-usa.com | Elizabeth Crawford

With the popularity of weight loss drugs on rise, the food industry can expect a “material impact” on consumption with Americans projected to cut their calories by 10% to 20% – but the drugs’ impact goes beyond calorie reduction to include changes in the types of products shoppers want, according to one expert.
From self-reflection to investor ready: The tough questions to ask before fundraising

3 weeks ago | foodnavigator-usa.com | Elizabeth Crawford

Asking for money is humbling – especially when ‘no’ comes more often than ‘yes’ – which is why the founder of premium pantry brand Eat Happy Kitchen urgers entrepreneurs to ask themselves the hard questions before anyone else does.

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Elizabeth Crawford @ECrawfordwrites

10 Apr 23

The multifunctional milk #protein lactoferrin has been limited mostly to infant formula due to its restricted supply and high price -- but @TurtleTree_ is using precision fermentation to democratize it with the debute of LF+ at @foodtechinvest last month. https://t.co/sEc0oaJDd1

Elizabeth Crawford @ECrawfordwrites

7 Apr 23

Manufacturers shrinking pack and portion sizes to save in the face of rising #inflation aren't fooling consumers who are increasingly weary of #shrinkflation and turning to private label for relief, reports @R_Daily101 https://t.co/b1p6tbVLys

Elizabeth Crawford @ECrawfordwrites

7 Apr 23

#FDA proposes to allow #salt substitutes in foods with standards of identity that require it to provide more flexibility, encourage #sodiumreduction, reports @daz_z_ https://t.co/rzArmBgice

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Articles

FDA promises post-market chemical review process update ‘in coming weeks,’ outlines top priorities for Human Foods Program

5 strategies to boost share as geopolitical tensions and inflation constrict consumer spending

5 strategies to boost share as geopolitical tensions and inflation constrict consumer spending

Could RFK Jr.’s obsession with dyes and ‘chemicals’ threaten FDA’s core functions?

Kellanova sales tumble, but co-branding collaborations & AI-based marketing pilots offer hope

Bitewell plays ‘matchmaker’ to connect nutritious brands with health-conscious retailers & shoppers

Where is the line for ingredient bans and when should companies comply vs pushback?

The GLP-1 effect: Consumers demand fewer calories, cleaner labels & more function

The GLP-1 effect: Consumers demand fewer calories, cleaner labels & more function

From self-reflection to investor ready: The tough questions to ask before fundraising

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