Suggesting Americans should consume none, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attacked sugar during an April 22 news conference discussing plans for the phasing out of synthetic food dyes.

Finding ingredients to replicate the color, flavor and other attributes of cocoa has become a more important task during a time of high cocoa prices.

Barry Callebaut’s efforts to deal with high cocoa bean prices include creating non-cocoa products through precision fermentation and sourcing cocoa from South America.

These consumers present opportunities for companies outside the pharmaceutical industry if the businesses provide products that assist the consumers when they are off the medications.

Tariffs have ripple effects, said Mario Torrico, a senior associate of ArentFox Schiff LLP who provides guidance on international trade laws.

McCormick & Co. expects consumers cooking at home more to increase sales of its spices and seasonings in 2025, but potential tariffs are a concern.

The planned closing of the Anaheim facility followed Hearthside Foods’ May of 2024 decision to close a plant in Nashville, Tenn. 

Organic sales increased 2.2% thanks to a positive impact of $5.2% in volume/mix. 

The shift toward naturally sourced colors presents an “outstanding opportunity” for Sensient Technologies Corp., said Paul Manning, president and chief executive officer.

When asked about purchasing habits, 47% of consumers indicated they were extremely or very likely to avoid purchasing products that contain Red No. 3.