Clean label vs. functional foods: Can the two trends coexist?
Do clean label and functional foods coexist? Summary Consumers increasingly seek functional foods delivering benefits beyond basic taste Clean-label products appeal through simple ingredients and natural health cues Experts say both trends can coexist despite differing consumer motivations Ultra processed foods raise concerns even when fortified with functional additives Younger consumers favour naturally functional foods
Trends vs fads: What’s shaping CPG in 2026?
CPGs looking for long-term success rather than quick wins should ground innovation in data and macro behavior change rather than novelty, according to investors who spoke at Startup CPG’s Founders & Funders event in New York City. The conversation centered on one question: How do you identify a long-lasting product idea, and what will actually
What will it take to rebuild plant-based and cultivated meat?
Despite consumers’ seemingly insatiable demand for protein, and rising interest in animal welfare, their appetite for plant-based and cultivated meat has gone from hype to hesitation in the past decade – leaving industry stakeholders, advocates and investors wondering if this is the end of the story or just a false start. Ten years ago, plant-based
Magic’s Marvel Super Hero Crossover Includes Four New Commander Decks
Magic: The Gathering has a busy year in 2026 , particularly when it pertains to Universes Beyond. June 2026 will see a Marvel Super Heroes set arrive, and unlike Spider-Man, it’s bringing Commander precons. We’re still waiting for more information about what’s in each, but we’ll update this page as we hear more. Any you’ve
Stranger Things: Tales From ’85
After weeks of heated speculation about whether Netflix was done with Stranger Things , including thousands of TikToks and social media posts about #ConformityGate and whether there was a secret, ninth episode of Season 5, the streamer has finally revealed the first look at new episodes of the hit series. Well, sort of. They actually
I Need It For Work: Games That Justify An Upgrade
Welcome to the HP OmniBook X Flip 14 experience. Your workday will start as it always does. Inbox. Calendar. Couple of documents. Too many tabs, but handled like a boss. A vid conference where you’re nodding like a bobblehead but yawning through your eyeballs. The HP OmniBook X Flip chews through this stuff without fuss.
Samsung’s Gaming Monitors and TVs Finally Get G-Sync
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‘I Think It Might Be a Big Win for Independent Filmmaking’ – Markiplier Cries...
"Man, it’s been a bit of an emotional day." Updated : Feb 2, 2026 11:08pm UTC Mark “Markiplier” Fischbach shared an emotional moment with fans after his new movie, Iron Lung , managed to win big at the box office over the weekend. The YouTube star took to a livestream in the wake of the
P.A.C.K. :: Post Apocalyptic Cleaning Kit Reveals 2026 Roadmap and 1.0 Plans
Check Out What’s Cooking in the Post Apocalyptic Cleaning Kit Nitrous Butterfly has revealed the first major development roadmap for P.A.C.K. :: Post Apocalyptic Cleaning Kit, outlining its plans for 2026 and setting a clear course toward the game’s full 1.0 release. Following its Early Access launch on December 9, 2025, the studio aims to
Dino Time Raiders Is Stomping Towards Steam in Spring 2026
The Demo for Dino Time Raiders Is Also Arriving Soon Solo developer Luke Webster, alongside publisher Armor Games Studios, has officially revealed Dino Time Raiders, a playful time-travelling strategy and incremental game set to launch on PC via Steam in spring 2026. Players will not have to wait long to get hands-on, as the game’s









