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The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement has expanded far beyond the phaseout of artificial food dyes. 

Six months into 2026, it’s become one of the biggest drivers of ingredient reformulation the packaged food industry has seen in years, despite no regulation actually implemented at the federal level. 

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🍨 Sorbet Sorority is bringing collagen to the party for better-for-you, protein-enhanced frozen desserts with five flavors and pints containing up to 29 grams of collagen protein. Read about the launch 

🤠 Ni-Howdy unveiled its Squeezable Soy Sauce, which it claims is the first organic soy sauce in U.S. retail “designed squeeze-first.” Check out the full press release 

🧂 Harvest Snaps is expanding its baked veggie snack lineup with two new flavors: Sea Salt & Vinegar and Garlic Butter. Learn more here

🧈 Gritzy is seeking to reimagine a classic Southern comfort food with its flagship line of heat-and-eat stone-ground grits, offered in Buttery and Classic varieties. Read the press release

We rounded up all the rest of the new food innovations hitting the market this week, including mystery flavor cookies, a beans on toast kit and puffed protein bars. 

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Sunnie is making the leap it has always envisioned: launching a line of lunch kits. 

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Today, we are celebrating the visionary leaders who were tasked with reinventing legacy businesses, reviving struggling brands and preparing established companies for what’s next in a rapidly evolving consumer environment. 

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Here’s a look at leading headlines from around the food industry. Go beyond the headlines with Insiders access.

1. Vaca Chips Raises $1.5M On ‘Healthy Doritos’ DTC Strategy

2. Sargento Acquires La Terra Fina

3. Hershey Leans on Innovation, Salty Snacks as It Tightens 2026 Outlook

4. Whisps Nabs $17M and Ex-Dot’s Exec as CEO

5. Sprouts Adds 1,300 New Items as Q2 Sales Rise 5% to $2.3B

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If staying ahead is part of your job, this is your silver bullet.

Consumer expectations are changing fast, and brands of every size are being forced to adapt. 

In this episode, we discuss what PepsiCo's response to GLP-1s and inflation signals for CPG. We also dive into Vita Coco's acquisition of a super-premium rival, and sample everything from cereal-inspired protein shakes and date-sweetened cola to birch water and caffeinated banana milk.

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