Insights

According to Griffith Foods’ 2026 Food and Flavor Trends, consumer demand is rapidly shifting toward bold global flavors, plant-forward ingredients, functional nutrition, and clean-label formulations. These trends reflect a growing desire for foods and supplements that deliver both sensory appeal and health benefits.

As the food, beverage, and nutraceutical industries move into 2026, manufacturers face increasing scrutiny across product safety, contamination prevention, labeling accuracy, and supply chain transparency. Legal and regulatory experts highlight that enforcement actions, recalls

The recent greens powder recall has expanded once again, following newly reported cases of contamination linked to microbial hazards, raising concerns about the safety of plant-based and powdered supplement products.

Recent testing has revealed that over 50% of berberine supplements fail to meet their label claims, highlighting a serious quality control gap in nutraceutical manufacturing.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating an outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to super greens powder supplements sold at Sam’s Club, prompting a nationwide recall and renewed scrutiny on how nutritional powders are processed and sterilized

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded its recall of multiple ground cinnamon products due to elevated lead levels, posing significant health concerns for consumers — especially children (Source: FDA Advisory).