The Evolution of Functional Snacks in 2026: From Nootropics to Microbiome‑Targeted Bars

A hands-on 6-week review of the SmartFerment Home Kit: accuracy, flavor outcomes, and whether this device belongs in a serious R&D kitchen.

New FDA guidance tightens language around personalized nutrition claims. Here’s an actionable checklist and what it means for product launches this year.

How chefs and product teams are pairing low-latency sensing, shared XR, and smart sensors to build next-gen cooking assistants — 2026 implementation patterns and pitfalls.

Micro-events, tasting pop-ups, and experience-based retail are driving conversion. A 2026 playbook for food brands to design profitable, repeatable local activations.

A hands-on review of the LumaBand FoodSense feature: accuracy, privacy, and whether wearables finally make meal logging effortless for nutrition programs.

How a mid-size food brand migrated a decade-old recipe and supplier database with zero supplier churn — practical steps and documentation templates.

How ghost kitchens and microfactories combine for fast product-market fit, lower waste, and regional freshness — field notes from three urban pilots.