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Kevin Hall

Probing the Gray Areas of UPF Research
Former NIH researcher Kevin Hall argues that debates about ultra-processed foods are still missing the deeper mechanisms at play—and explains why asking better questions matters more than chasing tidy definitions.

By Bill McDowell

January 6, 2026
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What Consumers Want in 2026
Worn down by inflation and uncertain economic conditions, food and beverage shoppers want products that deliver tangible benefits per dollar.

By Mary Ellen Kuhn

January 12, 2026
Evergreen Thick & Fluffy Waffles

Morning Meal Musts: Affordable, Portable, Protein-Rich
Global flavors, nostalgia, and better-for-you innovations add zest to the breakfast occasion.

By Carolyn Schierhorn

January 13, 2026

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Fermentation Meets Fat Design

By Abbey Thiel

Targeting Older Consumers

By A. Elizabeth Sloan

3 Questions for Sungeun Cho, New CRISPR Research, and More

By IFT Staff

Cocoa, Reengineered

By Danielle Beurteaux

Coloring Outside the Lines

By Arlin Wasserman

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