Jeff Gelski

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Senior Editor at Food Business News

Senior Editor at Baking Business

Contributing Editor at Dairy Processing

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Stepping into the seed oil debate

1 week ago | foodbusinessnews.net | Jeff Gelski

KANSAS CITY — Wide-ranging changes appear to be unfolding in the US food supply. The US Food and Drug Administration on April 22 said it aims to phase out petroleum-based synthetic food colors by the end of 2026. State bills have been introduced to ban from school food programs foods considered ultra-processed. Against this backdrop, food industry groups are looking to highlight the safety and health benefits of the ingredients that go into the US food supply.
Tate & Lyle boosted by acquisition

1 week ago | foodbusinessnews.net | Jeff Gelski

LONDON — Tate & Lyle PLC in November of 2024 completed its acquisition of CP Kelco, a supplier of pectin, specialty gums and other ingredients. Over the past six months Tate & Lyle has seen benefits from integrating CP Kelco. Nick Hampton, chief executive officer of London-based Tate & Lyle, gave one example of a customer in North America experiencing challenges when stabilizing a high-protein fruit smoothie.
Bankrupt soybean research company acquired

1 week ago | world-grain.com | Jeff Gelski

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, US — The US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware has approved the sale of Benson Hill Inc.’s assets to Confluence Genetics, LLC, an agriculture technology startup. The acquisition allows the business to continue outside of Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Krispy Kreme-McDonald’s partnership at center of lawsuit

2 weeks ago | foodbusinessnews.net | Jeff Gelski

CHARLOTTE, NC. — A class-action lawsuit claims Krispy Kreme, Inc. gave “false and/or misleading statements and/or material omissions” about its McDonald’s partnership, causing the plaintiffs, or those who recently acquired Krispy Kreme stock, to suffer damages. The lawsuit, which was filed May 16 in the US District Court, Western District of North Carolina, seeks compensatory damages and a jury trial.
Krispy Kreme lawsuit centers on McDonald’s partnership

2 weeks ago | bakingbusiness.com | Jeff Gelski

CHARLOTTE, NC. — A class-action lawsuit claims Krispy Kreme, Inc. gave “false and/or misleading statements and/or material omissions” about its McDonald’s partnership, causing the plaintiffs, or those who recently acquired Krispy Kreme stock, to suffer damages. The lawsuit, which was filed May 16 in the US District Court, Western District of North Carolina, seeks compensatory damages and a jury trial.
Food industry groups want to assist FDA in phasing out synthetic dyes

2 weeks ago | supermarketperimeter.com | Jeff Gelski

WASHINGTON — Several food industry groups expressed a desire to work with the US Food and Drug Administration to phase out the use of petroleum-based synthetic dyes in foods and beverages, noting that the FDA seeks to end the use of the dyes without using a mandate.
Nutrient density for the GLP-1 era

2 weeks ago | dairyprocessing.com | Jeff Gelski

Familiar ingredients are likely to be selected by formulators developing products designed to appeal to users of GLP-1 agonist medications. These consumers tend to seek nutrient density and satiety, which ingredients based on protein and fiber provide. Certain ingredients also support the body’s natural production of glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) hormones, which help regulate blood sugar and appetite. The number of GLP-1 users may increase for years.
IFIC survey finds Americans prefer sweet flavors, want to reduce sugar

2 weeks ago | supermarketperimeter.com | Jeff Gelski

Respondents to an International Food Information Council survey said they preferred the taste of sweet to other tastes, but 78% said they were trying to reduce their sugar intake. The online survey of 1,000 Americans aged 18 and older occurred from Feb. 14-19. When asked to list the top two foods they like most, 32% gave food that tastes sweet as the No. 1 spot and 27% gave food that tastes sweet as the No. 2 spot.
GLP-1s bringing 'nutrient density' back into the spotlight

2 weeks ago | foodbusinessnews.net | Jeff Gelski

KANSAS CITY — Familiar ingredients are likely to be selected by formulators developing products designed to appeal to users of GLP-1 agonist medications. These consumers tend to seek nutrient density and satiety, which ingredients based on protein and fiber provide. Certain ingredients also support the body’s natural production of glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) hormones, which help regulate blood sugar and appetite. The number of GLP-1 users may increase for years.
Food industry groups work to address dyes alongside FDA

3 weeks ago | meatpoultry.com | Jeff Gelski

WASHINGTON — Several food industry groups expressed a desire to work with the US Food and Drug Administration to phase out the use of petroleum-based synthetic dyes in foods and beverages, noting that the FDA seeks to end the use of the dyes without using a mandate.