Boulder-based organic kombucha brand Rowdy Mermaid – which has carved out a distinct niche in the category with its herb and botanical infused beverages - has raised $3.5m in a Series A round, led by KarpReilly and supported by high profile investors...
Check out FoodNavigator-USA’s latest gallery of new products hitting US shelves, spanning the latest plant-based launches in the meat and dairy aisle, new pulse based pastas, keto-inspired launches in everything from bone broth and pancake mixes, and...
The future of baby food – according to some brands at least – is fresh. But which business models make the most sense for new players in this small, but rapidly growing, chilled segment of the market?
New brand RightRice – a vegetable rice grain made up of over 90% vegetables and 10% rice - has launched exclusively with Whole Foods Market nationwide and on Amazon where it intends to reinvigorate the rice aisle.
For many food and beverage brands, their product packaging is their first – if not only – touchpoint with consumers, and yet all too often companies treat it as an afterthought or as little more than a protective exterior for what is inside.
Offering on-site nutrition services such as access to registered dietitians is becoming more common place in grocery stores, but does it make shoppers with chronic illnesses such as hypertension make healthier food and beverage choices?
MyPlate – the government’s visual aide for healthy eating – features fruits, vegetables, grains, and a fourth segment simply called ‘protein.' Today, this might come from plants or animals, but tomorrow, it could come from a suite of microscopic...
Already the top-selling organic nut butter brand, according to SPINS, Once Again Nut Butter is dramatically overhauling its branding to improve the products' “shopability,” and make it easier for time-pressed shoppers to quickly find the attributes...
Fresh Bellies entered the competitive HPP baby food market in 2015 with its line of savory refrigerated vegetable purees and has expanded its line to crunchy toddler snacks in order to 'age with' its consumer.
The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) has called on the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to have primary jurisdiction of plant-based protein products rather than the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Consumers often say that if they’re going to indulge, they’d rather eat a small portion of something made with ‘real’ or familiar ingredients (butter, cane sugar, whole milk) than a more ‘processed’ low calorie/sugar/fat alternative.
Dairy giants Chobani and Danone North America both have a presence in the burgeoning plant-based dairy category, but have different ideas over how such products should be labeled.
When seeking investor support or trying to woo customers, companies not only need to describe their product, but they also need to explain the problem that the product or brand solves, according to the CEO of SmartCatch.
Producing high quality cheese sustainably and at an affordable price is the central mission of industry newcomer Craigs Creamery, which is currently rolling out in stores in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.
JBS USA has revealed that it is in talks with the businesses division in Brazil to develop a 2025 global sustainability programme following the successful progress of its 2020 goals for the US market.
Linde LLC, a pioneer in cryogenic food processing, is now offering an advanced approach to impingement freezing with an improved design that provides lower operating costs for poultry meat processors.
Independent grocers using the online ordering and delivery marketplace, Mercato, have experienced strong year-over-year sales increases despite growing competition from national chains and larger online grocery delivery providers.
Keto may be one of the hottest diets right now, but it's far from the most convenient when it comes to meal planning, said Nick Mares, co-founder of Kettle & Fire.
JUST Egg - a plant-based scrambled egg alternative from Just Inc made with mung bean protein – is already outselling established liquid egg brands such as Egg Beaters (ConAgra Brands) and All Whites (Crystal Farms) in dollar sales per store in natural...
No one likes factory farming. But most people still eat meat regardless. Put another way, persuading consumers to change their behavior hasn’t really moved the needle, says cell-cultured meat enthusiast and author Paul Shapiro. Offering a technological...
How will cell-cultured meat come to market, and does it matter in the long-term which companies are first, where they launch, and what kinds of products they come out with?
While it’s hard to visualize what a commercial cell-based meat plant might look like as no player in this embryonic field is yet producing it at scale, delegates at a conference in San Francisco were given some insights into how firms are approaching...
Brazil’s Ministry of Agriculture and Food Supply (MAPA) is aiming to enhance its reputation in the international meat sector with a series of trips to major markets to strengthen trade relations.
When thinking of gut healthy foods, chocolate may not come to mind right away. However, Australian brand Gutsii is forging a spot within the functional foods market with its prebiotic chocolate line.
Accelerators may disproportionately target startups, but well-established companies and heritage brands can also benefit from the jumpstart they offer as illustrated by Merisant’s rapid development and launch of its latest brand Sugarly Sweet and a new...
A new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found that free snacks at work make up a weighty amount of the – empty – calories daily consumed by approximately 140 million working Americans.
Coca-Cola is launching its first new Coca-Cola trademark flavor innovations in a decade in the US this month: with Orange Vanilla Coke and Orange Vanilla Coke Zero Sugar.
Shoppers increasingly are making purchasing decisions based on how sustainable they perceive a product, brand or manufacturer to be, but as recently published research from Nielsen notes the consumers’ definition of sustainability is amorphous – making...
Beginning this spring, the FDA will begin routine inspections of large domestic and international farms (excluding sprouts operations) as part of the Produce Safety Rule established under FSMA to better address food borne illnesses linked to fresh produce....
Allergy-friendly snack company Enjoy Life Foods didn't aim for perfection when launching its Protein Bites. In fact, it endured some lackluster consumer reviews and underwhelming sales before figuring out how to position the snack that's now...
Consumers have been slower to migrate online to shop for certain food items, compared to other categories such as personal care and vitamins/supplements. However that behavior is starting to change with frozen and refrigerated grocery items registering...
Beyond Food Inc. is tackling the multi-billion dollar food waste issue by diverting aging – but still safe to consume – fruits and vegetables from landfills to its modular Zero Waste Pods where the organic material is converted into fine-milled powders...
Coffee smells amazing, says Atomo CEO Andy Kleitsch. But it can be bitter, and two thirds of Americans add sugar or creamer to make it taste as great as it smells. So what if you could reverse engineer your morning joe, and make an awesome cup of coffee...
As consumers increasingly consider the environmental impact of the products they purchase, manufacturers are turning up the heat on suppliers to lower their emissions, manage water security risks and reduce deforestation, among other sustainability targets...
For decades, Oreo has encouraged consumers to play with their food by twisting, licking and dunking its iconic cookies, but the brand takes the idea to the next level in its new “Stay Playful” campaigning featuring musician Wiz Khalifa and his son Sebastian....
Microbiome-based personalized food start-up Viome has entered into an agreement to buy fellow personalized nutrition company Habit from Campbell Soup Company.
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has hailed US President Donald Trump’s call for a swift congressional approval of the US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement (USMCA).
Fundraising is different for every company, every time they do it, but according to Luke Saunders, the CEO and founder of Farmer’s Fridge, which recently closed a series C round, there are two common denominators that entrepreneurs must understand in...
An infusion of $90 million in funds will allow the better-for-you Mexican-American food brand Siete Family Foods to double its staff in 2019, which in turn will allow it to expand distribution and develop new products.
A regulatory requirement that organic farmers must rotate their crops can be a significant financial hurdle for some producers, but it also is becoming an opportunity for economic development as some farmers team with innovative manufacturers to create...
Beetroot, matcha, turmeric and charcoal are helping beverages burst into colour – all the more important as bright and beautiful photos of what we eat and drink continue to gain traction on social media channels. So how is social media shaping beverage...
