On January 7, 2026, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., alongside U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, released the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030, which they described as the most significant reset of federal nutrition policy in decades. The new guidance comes with a revamped food pyramid … Read more
This post builds on our original insights from 2021. Read our earlier coverage [here]. Once the domain of nutritionists and health bloggers, the gut microbiome is now front-and-center in food innovation. Why? Because consumers increasingly connect digestive health with immunity, mood, metabolism, and even mental clarity — and they’re looking for products that support it. … Read more
In the United States, it is estimated that up to 70 million people are affected by digestive disorders. That translates to almost 20% of our population with unhealthy gut related issues. The healthcare costs are in the billions. As a result, food scientists have begun to focus more intently on how gut microbiota (the microorganisms … Read more
Nourishing Your Immune System – Winter Nutrition Welcome to our new educational blog series, The Nutritionist Is In. Each month our food nutritionist, Noah Huffer, will be discussing a wide range of food nutrition related topics. Posts will cover subjects such as foods that promote better immunity, healthy food additives, key ingredients on the path … Read more