FDA's proposed mandatory GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) notification rule could reshape how functional food and beverage brands bring products to market. On Thursday, November 5 at 2:30 p.m. ET, Venable attorneys Todd Harrison and Claudia Lewis will cover which ingredients may be affected, who's responsible for filing, what it means for existing products, and steps companies should consider taking now. Live Q&A included. https://www.cpgmedia.com/webinars/gras-under-pressure-what-fda-s-proposed-rule-means-for-functional-foods-and-beve

For Coca-Cola, the grass really is greener on the other side (of the Atlantic).

And green is exactly what is needed for the soda giant, per its Q3 earnings report released this morning. 

Under economic pressure (with no end in sight, mind you), North American consumers are wincing after more inflation-driven pricing actions. Volume remained flat and key non-CSD categories (water, tea, coffee and sports drinks) declined. 

That hasn’t dampened the overall outlook, though: Full-year guidance is now up to +5% organic sales, thanks to solid growth overseas, and, perhaps more importantly, Topo Chico is back.

Read the full story on BevNET.

Chocolate is the stronger of the two flavors, with a pleasant cocoa note and enough richness to feel almost indulgent despite the restrained calorie and sugar content. Read the full review.

For CPG founders, growth isn’t always about launching more products. Sometimes, it’s about doing one thing exceptionally well. Big Mozz founder and CEO Matt Gallira explains how that focus helped build a premium brand now sold in 7,000 retail locations. He reveals how food service became a critical engine for retail growth, and how Big Mozz is winning in a price-sensitive category.

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