All news articles for June 2020

Conagra Brands sees 90% e-commerce sales surge, 44% growth across grocery & snacks segments in Q4

Conagra Brands posts 90% surge in e-commerce sales in Q4

By Mary Ellen Shoup

E-commerce sales at Conagra Brands surged by 89.7% in the year ending May 31 compared to same time last year, as more consumers opted for the convenience (and perceived safety) of click-and-collect and at-home grocery delivery services.

The IDFA described the move as a

IDFA welcomes FDA announcement on high protein milk

By Jim Cornall

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced it is allowing the use of milk protein concentrate (MPC), milk protein isolate (MPI) and whey protein concentrate (WPC) in products labeled "high protein milk."

SHIFT20: How the virtual IFT show will work…

SHIFT20: How the virtual IFT show will work…

By Elaine Watson

Confused about navigating the virtual IFT show (Institute of Food Technologists' annual meeting and expo) next month (July 13-15)? FoodNavigator-USA caught up with Corrine Calice, senior director, knowledge and learning experiences; and Susan Young,...

Deloitte report: What does the future hold for the food retail sector?

Deloitte report: What does the future hold for the food retail sector?

By Mary Ellen Shoup

The importance of convenience in shopping has accelerated due to the pandemic with more than 50% of consumers spending more on contactless shopping, mobile payment usage, and buy-online-pick-up-in-store options, according to a Deloitte Insights report....

LIVEKINDLY Co. acquires Swedish plant-based meat brand, Oumph!

The LIVEKINDLY co. acquires Swedish plant-based meat brand, Oumph!

By Mary Ellen Shoup

The LIVEKINDLY co., which launched in March with the ambition of becoming one of the largest plant-based food companies, has acquired Swedish plant-based meat brand, Oumph!, known for its soy-based burgers, strips, and pulled meat products.

Picture credit: Gettyimages-Kerkez

WATCH: Navigating the new normal: Grocery shopping trends to watch

By Elaine Watson

From growing interest in immune health to a sharp rise in online grocery shopping, how is COVID-19 impacting consumer behavior? Here are a few things that caught our eye in recent reports from The Hartman Group for FMI, the Food Industry Association*;...

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