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JUNE 2026
Vol. 195, No. 6

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A scientist injects a banana with a syringe, surrounded by lab equipment like test tubes and a microscope.

TRENDS:
UPF—Unrealistic Parameters for Food

We distill the UPF controversy down to what food and beverage makers can do to weather the “no UPFs” fad.

EDITOR'S NOTE:
Unidentified UPFs

The regulatory and popular debate on ultra-processed foods, while sometimes maddening, is healthy.

TRENDS:
Strategically No & Low

Food and beverage formulators have myriad ingredient options for developing products with reduced levels of sugar and sodium.

NEW PRODUCTS:
Sauces, Dressings & Marinades

Sugar-free, chef-inspired, regional barbecue, grass-fed, and soy-free offer characterizing market positioning.

TRENDS:
Sustainability Drives Sales

A new report from the NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business and Circana shows sustainable product sales outpace traditional offerings.

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TECHNOLOGIES:
Unusually Organic

Learn how non-cultivated products, including maple syrup, honey, certain botanicals, and “wild” fruits and vegetables can comply to organic standards.

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