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The Ultra-Processed Food Debate:

ultra-processed foods require study and definition

Why Food Brands Should Pay Attention — Regardless of Who’s Right By now, you’ve probably heard the term “ultra-processed foods” (UPFs) more times than you can count. The phrase has become a staple of media headlines, public health discussions, and policy proposals. It has also become a lightning rod for debate. A recent article in … Read more

What the Redefinition of Drinking Means for Innovation Pipelines

by FBC Editor

As drinking becomes more intentional, innovation pipelines are under new pressure—not to move faster, but to move smarter. The rise of non-alcoholic beer, alcohol-removed wine, mocktails, functional beverages, and alternative formats has not created a single new category. It has created a landscape of adjacencies, each serving different moments, motivations, and risk profiles. That complexity … Read more