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Chlorophyll Water redefines sustainable packaging

1 week ago | supplysidefbj.com | Heather Carter

With sustainability at the forefront of his company’s mission, Matt Levine of Chlorophyll Water discusses his journey in developing the U.S.’s first Clean Label Project certified bottled water. Learn more about other brands pursuing sustainable packaging in the upcoming SupplySide webinar on April 24 at 1 p.m. ET. At a GlanceThe webinar on April 24 will dive into how packaging innovation is supporting environmental goals and product integrity.
Curaleaf, DoorDash aim to make THC drinks mainstream

1 week ago | supplysidefbj.com | Scott Miller

Major brands are entering the hemp-derived THC beverage market through innovative channels like delivery apps; regulatory crackdowns are beginning in states like Arizona and Texas; new research links cannabis use disorder to potential psychosis markers in the brain; and more. At a GlanceCuraleaf and DoorDash are among the major players jumping into the THC drink space. States like Arizona and Texas are ramping up restrictions or considering outright bans.
Bar category’s rapid growth thrives on generational preferences

2 weeks ago | supplysidefbj.com | Scott Miller

This SupplySide Food & Beverage Journal webinar explores how generational preferences — from toddler taste tests to Gen Z flavor trends — shape the fast-growing snack bar market. At a GlanceThe snack bar market is projected to reach $9.6 billion by 2029, with high-protein bars leading growth. Gen Z and Millennials are driving demand for functional, clean-label and adventurously flavored bars. Refrigerated and savory bars struggle to stick in a market dominated by sweet, shelf-stable options.
Trump enacts new reciprocal tariffs

2 weeks ago | supplysidefbj.com | Scott Miller

“For decades, our country has been looted, pillaged, raped and plundered by nations near and far, both friend and foe alike,” President Donald J. Trump said at his Rose Garden “Liberation Day” ceremony. “But now it's our turn to prosper.”He was speaking about sweeping new “reciprocal tariffs,” or retaliatory taxes imposed on imports from any country without a chantable acronym.
Expo West delivered the goods on women's wellness F&B trends

3 weeks ago | supplysidefbj.com | Audarshia Townsend

Bryan Beasley PhotographyAt a GlanceThe show highlighted opportunities for F&B developers, revealing high consumer dissatisfaction with current options. This slideshow features 10 standout products from Expo West, showcasing innovative delivery formats and ingredients. Experts at Expo West emphasized that health-conscious female consumers are eager to try new and bold flavors.
Savor combines ‘ancient chemistry’ with modern innovation to create cooking fats from CO2

3 weeks ago | supplysidefbj.com | Scott Miller

In the beginning, there was water — lots of it. Deep within the oceans blanketing most of Earth, hydrothermal vents applied immense heat and pressure to the building blocks of life, creating cells that gradually grew and changed until they became us, the incorrigible mammals who brought you wonders like the Great Wall of China and stuffed crust pizza.
West Virginia bans seven synthetic colors

3 weeks ago | supplysidefbj.com | Scott Miller

One U.S. state is trying to out-California California, and it’s probably not the one you expect. Here’s a hint, in case you didn’t read the headline: Country roads tend to lead there. Meanwhile, former First Lady Michelle Obama and NBA star Steph Curry are looking to disrupt the sports drink market with a new hydration beverage that’s low in sugar but high in potassium.
March: The Month in 2:00 – video

3 weeks ago | supplysidefbj.com | Heather Carter

At a GlanceWe shine a light on two female founders of food and beverage companies for Women’s History Month. Niramaya Foods crafts Indian-inspired dips and pretzels, and Southeastern Roastery offers coffee with mushroom powder. Both companies utilize functional ingredients to create innovative products. March is Women’s History Month, and what a better way to pay homage than to highlight two female founders of food and beverage companies, who are industry trailblazers.
The Game Changers: 10 brands using new tech to transform alternative proteins – slideshow

3 weeks ago | supplysidefbj.com | Scott Miller

At a GlanceThe global alternative protein market is currently valued at $24 billion, with expectations to continue growing. Science and technology are driving innovation in the sector, helping create groundbreaking products like cultivated meat. Plant based, tissue cultivation and fermentation are three of the leading alt-protein technologies.
Seed oils may be heart healthy, not harmful

1 month ago | supplysidefbj.com | Scott Miller

What constitutes “good for you” has shifted once again, with a new study proposing that although seed oils — and by association, linoleic acid — may cause flame wars online, they don’t cause inflammation in the body. In fact, they might reduce heart disease risk.