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Trust & Traceability at Center of Heavy Metal Safety in Plant Protein Ingredients, Says PURIS CEO
The team at PURIS, North America's largest pea protein producer, is leaning into transparency, traceability, and application-specific testing as customers and regulators scrutinize heavy metals in food, beverage, and nutrition products like protein drinks and medical nutrition goods. At the same time, the PURIS crew is releasing new SKUs at a time of record consumer demand for added protein.
Evolving Strategies and Market Momentum in Foodservice
The foodservice industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace, with major consolidation moves, strategic partnerships, and value-driven innovation shaping the landscape. This biweekly roundup highlights a blockbuster acquisition poised to reshape distribution, high-profile collaborations bringing new offerings to consumers, and continued momentum in emerging categories like sushi. At the same time, operators are doubling down on menu innovation and aggressive value platforms to navigate cost pressures and drive traffic, signaling a competitive environment where scale, differentiation, and affordability are more critical...
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