Here you can find a collection of the latest health and wellness industry and category insights.
*Content is updated weekly to stay on top of the latest news.
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Putting AI through a test - Can it generate your next CPG business idea?
Can AI help you start a new CPG business? 
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General Industry News
- The Real Reason Your Groceries Are Getting So Expensive
- The Data Science Behind Raising Fast Food Prices
- Trader Joe’s store did interfere with organizing, labor board says
- Costco sales increase, but forecast missed
- Shoppers not willing to compromise on fresh
- How to overcome the produce price conundrum
- Albertsons gives its Signature private brands a single identity
- Generational Shifts Modify Grocery ‘Value’
- Consumer advocacy groups ask FDA to ban titanium dioxide
- VC funding for food and beverage plunging amid challenging environment, data shows
Snack & Beverages
New in Beverages
- Blender Bites launches functional iced coffees
- Diddy Sues Diageo Alleging Racial Discrimination
- Splenda launches zero-calorie drink mix
- How Smucker will use liquid coffee to win over Gen Z
- Chamberlain Coffee raises $7m to launches into retail with RTD options to expand consumer base, usage occasions
Center of Store
Plant, Protein & Dairy
New in Protein
- Olli Salumeria launches new salami
- Chicken continues to surge at grocery stores
- The Forecast Looks Good for Grilling, And That's Great News for Meat Demand
- Texas governor supports meat labeling law
- A ‘0% bull’ approach to plant-based burgers
- No yolk: Yo Egg sets its sights on a chicken-less egg industry
- Upton’s Naturals staying the course