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Packaging is a major cost for any hemp or marijuana company that makes products, but insiders have some tips to save money.

This past year, the natural products industry has seen dramatic changes in the way consumers live, eat, think, and operate. You can read the stories that stood out the most in this industry.

Among the several new product introductions Clif Bar made this year, its entrance into the pet category with Clif Pet seems to be the most unexpected. It will launch three jerky snacks for dogs in early 2022.

The FDA announced its plan to focus on four specific priority areas where the agency will make improvements and have the most impact on human food outbreaks.

For 25 years, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (within the United Nations International Bill of Human Rights) has recognized adequate food as a human right. While undernourishment declined 4.3% from 2001 to 2019 as a percentage of the population, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, it is now rising again. Between 2019 and 2020, the prevalence of undernourishment increased from 8.4% to around 9.9% (FAO 2021).

The effects of supply chain disruptions in the global food industry are well-known and easy to identify from the following: low inventories, unavailability of certain food offerings, shipping delays, spoiled produce and more. Some might assume the wine world shouldn’t be affected heavily by such issues.

Several players and vendors in the food and beverages industry have been focusing on the production and development of new, cannabis-infused products intended to aid in anxiety and pain relief. This is favoring the growth of the global CBD edibles market. Products in the global CBD edibles market are found to be helpful in aiding consumers in several ways, owing to their significant medical benefits. These products are available in a wide variety of flavors and forms.

Traditional fermentation has been done on plants to create products like tempeh or sauerkraut for many years, but the ability to use fermentation on protein isolates and concentrates has been a critical recent development, a fermentation expert tells NutraIngredients.

SuChin Pak is very passionate about bubbles. In particular, she likes a drink with bubbles that are tiny and tight, going so far as to create her own sparkling beverage mixtures to ensure the highest bubble density possible. Her favorite you might ask. Guayakí Yerba Mate Sparkling Grapefruit Ginger cut with a plain seltzer water to infuse more fizz or Gerolsteiner if she’s opting for something flavorless.

Pure Treats Inc. has launched a brand-new SKU, PureBites+ Squeezables wet treats for dogs and cats. Squeezables come in flexible pouches, are formulated with limited ingredients, and intended for use as a meal topper or a functional treat.