It is no longer acceptable for food manufacturers to institute a generic standard of sustainability. Consumers are looking for true transparency and positive and measurable impact—human, environmental, and societal. When Barry Callebaut, a manufacturer of chocolate and cocoa products, brought a group of journalists to Ghana to see firsthand the progress made during the inaugural year of its Forever Chocolate sustainability strategy, it became clear that being socially responsible means ensuring …
As GLP-1 adoption reshapes appetite, satiety, and purchasing patterns, food and beverage manufacturers are reassessing formulation strategies. In this Q&A, Tate & Lyle’s Jenna Peterson discusses ingredient approaches to support sugar reduction, fiber fortification, and nutrient density while maintaining taste and texture.
Martin Slayne, PhD, calls for ending the finger-pointing and focusing on collaboration, evidence-based science, and meaningful solutions for healthful food choices.
Five priorities to strengthen how FDA evaluates food additives already on the market.
As scrutiny around ultra-processed foods grows, manufacturers are examining processing choices more closely. In this Q&A, Pall Corporation’s Kartheek Anekella, PhD, explains how filtration supports ingredient functionality and modern food manufacturing.
Selected highlights from IFT’s Academic Knowledge Base 2025 research