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2 weeks ago | 
supplysidefbj.com | Kimberly Decker
We live in a golden age of food allergy awareness. Not only has an entire regulatory infrastructure arisen to alert consumers to the possibility of allergen exposure; it’s also now common for servers to inquire about dietary restrictions at restaurants, for menus to note potential “trigger foods” and for high-risk public spaces even to ban such foods from their premises.
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1 month ago | 
supplysidefbj.com | Kimberly Decker
Women do 78% of household grocery shopping, one report noted, which could bode well for female-facing wellness beverages.
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1 month ago | 
supplysidefbj.com | Kimberly Decker
Age, they say, may be only a number — but your generation? That can define an entire identity. And it can have a profound influence on how a person engages with food and drink, which explains why consumers from the Boomer era to Gen Z and beyond exhibit wildly variable, and in some cases surprisingly similar, predilections for flavors, formats, functionality and more. More importantly, brands have taken note.
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2 months ago | 
mondaq.com | Kimberly Decker
It seems like it's been a while, but title and mortgagecompany affiliated business arrangements, or "ABAs", aresquarely in the crosshairs of legal action once again. In Januaryof this year, Pennsylvania's Attorney General sued a set ofrelated companies (Commonwealth v. Bright Financial Group, LLC,et al) for violating the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act("RESPA") in several ways.
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2 months ago | 
mondaq.com | Kimberly Decker |Caitlin Long
Delaware has long been the principal forum for incorporation inthe United States due, in large part, to the extensive body of caselaw that has been developed over the course of decades. In the pastyear, however, some Delaware legislators believed that the Delawarecourts were "getting it wrong". A series of casesinvolving high profile companies that lost court battles withstockholders resulted in some of those companies (and others)leaving Delaware.
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Mar 18, 2025 | 
supplysidefbj.com | Kimberly Decker
Bakery and confectionery brands are embracing sustainability by innovating with plant-based, upcycled and ethically sourced ingredients — such as yeast-based egg replacements, fair trade cocoa and fermentation-derived sweeteners — to meet growing consumer demand for indulgent yet eco-conscious treats. At a GlanceConsumers, especially younger generations, are prioritizing planet-friendly purchases and demanding transparency from brands.
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Feb 4, 2025 | 
supplysidefbj.com | Kimberly Decker
Despite unsubstantiated claims that seed oils are harmful, scientific evidence supports their role as a heart-healthy alternative to trans and saturated fats. At a GlanceSeed oils are a healthy alternative to saturated and trans fats. Scientific research supports their benefits, including lowering LDL cholesterol and reducing the risk of heart disease. Nutritional misinformation spreads easily online, making it difficult for science-based facts to compete with viral claims.
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Jan 28, 2025 | 
supplysidefbj.com | Kimberly Decker
The recent wildfires in California exposed vulnerabilities in the region's food industry, highlighting the importance of disaster preparedness, supply chain resilience, and community collaboration to mitigate disruptions and ensure business continuity. At a GlanceThe wildfires caused significant disruptions, including damage to crops such as lemons and avocados. Clara Paye, founder of UNiTE Food, emphasized the need for food businesses to stress test their resiliency.
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Nov 27, 2024 | 
supplysidefbj.com | Kimberly Decker
Natural colors and flavors are thriving thanks to innovative solutions that improve stability, functionality and sustainability while appealing to eco-conscious consumers. At a GlanceAdvances in stabilization techniques have made natural colors more vibrant and resilient in diverse applications. Flavors with modifying properties (FMPs) enhance taste without adding distinct new flavors. Sustainable practices are helping secure natural ingredients’ supply chain and reduce environmental impact.
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Oct 1, 2024 | 
supplysidefbj.com | Kimberly Decker
Casual homebrewers and even plain-old beer geeks know that the beer-making process involves malting — that is, germinating — barley grains and then steeping those malted grains in water to extract the sugars, proteins and more that hungry yeasts devour during fermentation. But what if you don’t shunt that sugar water to the fermentation tanks? What if you concentrate it into a syrup or dry it down to a powder? Then you’ve created malt extract, which is no mean feat.
