Aug. 14 - Food brands consider seed oil phaseout | Umami becomes the new ‘it’ flavor

How umami flavors are taking the cocktail world by storm; Mars to release Skittles and M&M’s without artificial dyes; Daring Foods acquired by one of Australia’s biggest plant-based meat producers

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Aug. 14, 2025 | This week’s ingredients news and insights for food industry leaders

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Food companies consider switching from seed oils

Frozen brand Real Good Foods made one of the largest-scale commitments to use beef tallow as the ingredient gains more prominence.

How umami flavors are taking the cocktail world by storm

Spirit makers and others in the alcohol sector are crafting new drinks that embrace consumer demand for savory and Asian-inspired flavors.

Mars to release Skittles and M&M’s without artificial dyes

The candy giant stopped short of pledging to transition its entire portfolio to natural colors, though said it will offer options under some of its biggest brands.

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Daring Foods acquired by one of Australia’s biggest plant-based meat producers

The purchase of the vegan chicken brand gives v2food a U.S. foothold as it looks to become a global plant-based leader through a partnership with Ajinomoto.

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