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Ingredient sourcing in 2025 is anything but simple. Tariffs, weather, and global conflict are creating ripple effects—but there are smart ways to stay ahead. 🌍 Read how to future-proof your sourcing strategy: https://lnkd.in/grk9HPxE #IngredientSourcing #CPGSupplyChain #FoodBusiness #WhatsCuliNEXT

Between GLP-1 appetite shifts, ingredient disruptions, and tightening regulations, change is everywhere in the food industry. But reinventing your product line doesn’t have to mean starting from scratch. ✨ Reformulation is your fast track to growth.✨ In this blog, we outline 10 smart reasons why reformulating your product could be the best move you make this year—from saving on costs to modernizing for today’s clean label consumer. Read the full list of strategies here: https://hubs.li/Q03wHp1Q0 #Reformulation #CPGInnovation #FoodTrends #ProductDevelopment #CleanLabel #WhatsCuliNEXT

Regulations are evolving—𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒐 𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒙𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝒓𝒆𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏. When you update a product, compliance can’t be an afterthought. Ingredient changes, label claims, and functionality shifts all have regulatory implications that can cost time, resources, and consumer trust if overlooked. Join us on Tuesday, August 19 at 1 PM ET for The Science of Compliance—a live panel exploring how food science, regulatory strategy, and ingredient innovation intersect to create reformulations that win on taste and meet evolving requirements. 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥: 🧪 Gareth Armanious, PhD – Technical Director, PreScouter 📋 Dave Schoneker – President/Owner, Black Diamond Regulatory Consulting, LLC 🛡️ Denise Webster – VP, Food Safety, SCS Global Services 🍴 Mark Crowell– Founder & CEO, CuliNEX 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/eiFZvFeX #WhatsCuliNEXT #CleanLabel #FoodScience #Compliance #CPGInnovation #FoodSafety

From our very first Clean Label project to cutting-edge plant-based launches, we’ve built two decades of food innovation rooted in purpose. 🎉 This blog celebrates key moments from our journey—and the mission that still drives us today. Join us in looking back and looking forward: https://lnkd.in/eGPSDUqQ #CleanLabel #FoodInnovation #CuliNEX20 #WhatsCuliN

Finding the right co-manufacturer is only half the battle. Knowing how to pitch your product effectively? That’s where brands either stand out—or stall out. 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐚 𝐂𝐨-𝐌𝐚𝐧: 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐀𝐥𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝟐𝟎 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨-𝐌𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 At CuliNEX, we’ve spent nearly two decades navigating the co-man landscape. In this blog, we’re sharing hard-earned insights on how to position your product for success when you're approaching potential partners. 📦 Get the tips you need to build strong, lasting partnerships: https://lnkd.in/eq4fmrA9 #FoodInnovation #CoManufacturing #ProductDevelopment #WhatsCuliNEXT

🧾 Consumers using GLP-1 medications aren’t just eating less—they’re shopping differently. They’re looking for: ✅ Short ingredient lists ✅ Digestible, soothing options ✅ Nutrient-dense snacks and meals ✅ Clear front-of-pack (FOP) labeling Clean Label products check all those boxes. At CuliNEX, we’ve been exclusively focused on Clean Label development for 20 years. 𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐚 𝐂𝐏𝐆 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, we’re ready to help. 📖 Learn more: https://hubs.li/Q03rBcmD0 #CleanLabel #CPGInnovation #GLP1 #FoodScience #HealthyEating #WhatsCuliNEXT

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 📅 Tuesday, August 19 | 🕐 1 PM ET Reformulation isn’t just a culinary challenge—it’s a regulatory one. Join us for a live panel discussion exploring how food science, regulatory compliance, and ingredient strategy intersect to support innovation that’s both flavorful and fully compliant. What you’ll learn: ✅ How to reformulate without sacrificing taste or function ✅ Common compliance missteps—and how to avoid them ✅ Real-world stories from industry experts Register here: https://lnkd.in/exFjjxJV #FoodInnovation #CleanLabel #FoodScience #Compliance #CPG #WhatsCuliNEXT

Want fewer additives without losing flavor or texture? Easier said than done. We’ve worked on clean-label projects that demanded a careful balance of taste, functionality, and shelf stability. Through Culinology®—where culinary creativity meets scientific rigor—we reimagine recipes to fit clean-label requirements. The result... Products that taste as good as (or better than) the artificial-heavy versions they replace, proving clean label and deliciousness can indeed go hand in hand. Learn more: https://hubs.li/Q03hs5HJ0 #CleanLabel #Culinology #FoodInnovation #CuliNEX

Reason #8: Keep Projects on Track 📅 Project falling behind? Deadlines creeping up? At CuliNEX, we’re known for our tight project management, clear communication, and ability to drive development forward—on time, on budget, and with results. If your team is maxed out or juggling too many priorities, we step in to keep your innovation on track. 🛠️ See how we help move ideas forward: https://hubs.li/Q03hs5JZ0 #ProjectManagement #R&DExecution #ProductDevelopment #FoodScience #WhatsCuliNEXT