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Wolfgang Busch, director of the Harnessing Plants Initiative at the Salk Institute, holds up a soybean root that was genetically-engineered to grow downward, Sept. 1, 2026, Urbana, Ill.
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Scientists Hope Deeper-rooted Soybeans Can Withstand Climate Extremes
Researchers hypothesize that steeper roots may also allow farmers to increase yields.
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Dutch Bros drinks with Soft Top at a Dutch Bros Coffee shop in Los Angeles, Sept. 3, 2026.
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Mouthfeel Joins Flavor as a Food Industry Focus
Texture is having a crunchy, gooey moment in the food and beverage industry.
September 14, 2026
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How Soybeans Took Over the American Diet — Without Anyone Noticing
The U.S. soybean harvest is poised to set a record this year.
September 11, 2026
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Italian Pasta Giant to Acquire Mac and Cheese Brand Goodles
The California boxed macaroni and cheese company hit retail shelves just over four years ago.
September 9, 2026
Brent Williams pets an ostrich at Alpha Roost Farms in Danville, Ky., Aug. 18, 2026.
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Ostrich Farms Aim for Growth Amid Rise in Red Meat Allergies
The flightless bird’s meat, red in color and high in iron, has a look and taste similar to beef.
September 8, 2026
This cookie is made using waste plant materials and plastic and could feed humans everywhere from submarines to spaceships.
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This Cookie Is Made from Plastic Bottles
And you can eat it, thanks to some clever microbes.
August 28, 2026
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Food is presented at a new KFC restaurant in McKinney, Texas, Sept. 22, 2026.
KFC Opens 'Test Lab' Location to Reclaim Its Fried Chicken Crown
September 24, 2026
A Sainsbury's supermarket in Nantwich, England, April 2026.
How Small Changes Can Greatly Improve Sustainability, Healthiness
September 23, 2026
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Printing Vegetarian Dishes From Rice, Lentil Flours
September 18, 2026
Professor Rajeev Varshey FRS FAA, CCFI co-authors and lab members display peanuts at STOC Plant 2026.
Peanut Genome Project Unlocks a New, High-yielding Line
September 17, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney at a news conference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Aug. 22, 2026.
Alcohol, Whey and Motorcycles in the Crosshairs of the U.S. Ban on Canadian Products
September 10, 2026
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AI Model Identifies Hundreds of Promising Plant Proteins
September 9, 2026
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Green, Efficient Maize Varieties Could Raise Yields While Reducing Nitrogen Losses
September 8, 2026
Bryce Black inspects strands of wheat at his farm in Beloit, Kan., July 29, 2026.
Farmers Turn to Perennial Grains as One Solution to Extreme Weather
September 4, 2026
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Research Explores New Markets for Prickly Pear Cactus
September 4, 2026
Chef Zhou Tong prepares red bean rolls at Fangshan Restaurant inside Beihai Park, Beijing, July 23, 2026.
Once Shaped by Court Rituals, China’s Imperial Cuisine Lives on
September 3, 2026
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A Little Sugar Helps Egg Whites Weather the Freeze
September 2, 2026
Pilgrims wait in line to have their Fanouropites blessed at the Church of St. Fanourios, Athens, Aug. 26, 2026.
For Everything From Troubled Hearts to Lost Keys, Greeks Bake Cakes
August 28, 2026
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September 3, 2026
General Mills' Lucky Charms cereal at a market in Homestead, Pa., Feb. 24, 2025.
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Lucky Charms and Trix Go Au Naturel
The company has shifted to dyes and colors derived from fruit, vegetables and spices.
August 27, 2026
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General Mills Eliminates Synthetic Colors in Its U.S. Cereals
The company expects to phase those colors out across its U.S. lineup by the end of next year.
August 26, 2026
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks alongside President Donald Trump and Heidi Overton, deputy director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, in the Oval Office, Aug. 10, 2026.
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Trump Picks a Top White House Aide to Lead the FDA
Overton is a medical doctor and deputy director of the White House Domestic Policy Council.
August 20, 2026
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Illegal Cookie Factory Caught Substituting Charcoal for Cocoa
It was also using several expired ingredients.
August 20, 2026
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Protein-enriched Ketchup Gets a Boost From Algae
Tests found that protein extracted from algae helped maintain the condiment's taste and appearance.
August 18, 2026
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Bill Would Regulate Hemp THC Drinks Like Alcohol
It already has support from retailers and lobbies.
August 17, 2026
A section of the Amazon rainforest stands next to soy fields in Belterra, Brazil, Nov. 30, 2019.
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Brazil Supreme Court Ruling Deals Blow to Soy Moratorium in the Amazon
Major grain traders withdrew from the pact earlier this year.
August 13, 2026
A sign for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration outside offices in Silver Spring, Md., Dec. 10, 2020.
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FDA Proposes New Requirements for Food Additives and Ingredients
Currently, companies can decide for themselves if an ingredient is “generally recognized as safe.”
August 11, 2026
Kellogg's Froot Loops are displayed in a Costco in Pittsburgh, July 14, 2025.
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Kellogg to Remove Artificial Dyes From Cereals by the End of the Year
The change comes a year ahead of schedule.
August 7, 2026
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USDA Adds Official Nutrition Profile for Watermelon Rind
The guidance could allow for more use of the fruit — and help reduce food waste.
August 6, 2026
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Prebiotic Sodas Found to Contain as Much Sugar as Fiber
Prebiotic sodas represent one of the fastest-growing segments in the U.S. beverage market.
August 4, 2026
Melt-to-Make's patent-pending Prebiotic Fiber Pectin Base is designed to help manufacturers meet rising demand for gut-health-focused products.
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Patent-Pending Prebiotic Fiber Pectin Base to Support Growing Demand for Clean-Label, Gut-Health Gummies
The system is designed to help manufacturers streamline production at scale.
August 3, 2026
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Researchers Discover Natural Replacement for Artificial Food Dyes
Scientists are studying a variety of purple corn traditionally grown in South America.
July 31, 2026
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Hormel Names New CEO
The Spam and Planters owner will promote its current president to chief executive.
July 29, 2026