From ‘futureproof’ foods claiming to support immune health or manage stress, to the ‘ketotarian’ diet: a plant-based spin on keto, Kroger has released seven food trends it believes will gain traction in 2021, which it predicts will be a "breakout...
The Federal Trade Commission unveiled an enforcement action today against six sellers of CBD products that it alleges have been making unsubstantiated disease treatment claims. FTC has levied more than $246,000 in fines in the cases.
Egg Innovations, a vertically integrated producer of pasture-raised and free-range eggs, has struck an all-stock deal to acquire egg-fueled snack brand PECKISH.
TurtleTree Labs, a biotech company building a platform to produce milk using cell-based technology, has closed an oversubscribed $6.2m pre-A funding round from new and existing global investors including Green Monday Ventures, Eat Beyond Global, KBW Ventures,...
Whole Earth Brands (parent company to Equal and Pure Via sweetener brands) has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Wholesome Sweeteners, the No. 1 organic sweetener brand by share in the organic and natural channel.
There are now more than 100 R&D projects in countries all over the world featuring chickpea protein concentrates from Israeli startup InnovoPro, which has just opened a US subsidiary and is currently recruiting account managers in North America as...
The emotional and physical strains caused by events in 2020 have shined a light on the need for and accelerated development of foods and beverages that not only nourish consumers’ physical bodies, but their mental health as well, according to Rabobank...
Encouraged by the first doses of the coronavirus vaccine administered in the US this week, many Americans are eager for a return to normalcy in the new year, but they also recognize widespread inoculation and economic recovery will be slow and so they...
From upcycled ingredients and plant-proteins to a thirst for ‘flavor exploration’ after months of being stuck at home, Flavorchem highlights some trends to watch in its 2021 trends and flavor forecast.
As eager as many people are to shut the door on 2020, concerns about the coronavirus will follow us into the new year and continue to influence food and beverage preferences, predict trend spotters with Symrise, who forecast an increase in demand for...
Thanks to a certain pandemic, we didn’t get to go to Japan for the Olympics this year. However, flavor company T Hasegawa is hoping to bring a taste of Japan to consumers in the US with a new collection of sweet, sour, tart and refreshing citrus flavors...
This past year consumers have changed their eating and drinking habits, opting for products and ingredients they believe provide physical and emotional strength, says fragrance and taste company, Firmenich, which has recently selected ginger and yuzu...
In its ninth year, the 2020-2021 Danone North America Gut Microbiome, Yogurt and Probiotics Fellowship Grant will award two $25,000 grants to graduate students exploring links between the gut microbiome, probiotics and yogurt and human health and wellness.
“Every person in the next five years is going to ask for foods that are personalized for them, and every ingredient is personalized for them,” said Naveen Jain during a recent webinar hosted by NutraIngredients-USA.
