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Circular Action Alliance (CAA) & Packaging EPR: What Brand Owners Need to Do in 2025–2027
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws for packaging and paper are rolling out across the U.S. CAA—the nonprofit, producer-led Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO)—has been approved or registered to implement these laws in several states and is building a single portal and set of processes to keep compliance manageable. Circular Action Alliance…
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Processed vs. Ultra-Processed vs. Whole Food Ingredients in Packaged Baked Goods and Confections
When consumers scan ingredient labels today, they often look for one thing: how processed is this product? The answer isn’t always simple, but understanding the difference between whole food ingredients, processed foods, and ultra-processed foods can help both brands and shoppers make more informed choices—especially in categories like cookies, bars,…
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Food-Safe Chemicals in Packaged Baked Goods and Confections
At World Wide Gourmet Foods, we believe that great products are built on a foundation of both artistry and science. While words like “chemical” can sound intimidating, the truth is that all food is made of chemical compounds—from the glucose in sugar to the ascorbic acid in vitamin C. These…
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From Root to Recipe: How Adaptogens Are Harvested and Used in Packaged Baked Goods & Confections
The global wellness movement has placed adaptogens—botanicals that help the body adapt to stress—at the forefront of food innovation. Once reserved for herbal teas and tinctures, adaptogens like ashwagandha, reishi, maca, and rhodiola are increasingly finding their way into packaged baked goods and confections. For brand owners, the opportunity lies…
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How Food Colors Are Made: Natural Colors Take the Lead
Color is one of the most powerful elements in food. From the rosy swirl of raspberry icing to the sunset hue of pumpkin bread, vibrant shades signal freshness, flavor, and quality. In recent years, consumers—particularly health-conscious and clean-label shoppers—are increasingly drawn to natural colors, preferring them over synthetic dyes. At…
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How Food Flavors, Extracts, and Powders Are Created — And the Difference Between Natural and Artificial Flavors
Food flavors are everywhere — from the vanilla in your ice cream to the smoky note in a barbecue chip. But how are these flavors actually created? And what’s the difference between natural and artificial flavors? Let’s break it down. How Flavors Are Created Extracts Extracts are made by soaking…
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