Walmart may be less willing to accept price increases from brand manufacturers going forward as it rolls back prices for 7,200 items, including for food, which it says increased by 35% during its second quarter.
Consumers largely prefer sweet and salty snacks – in that order – as many shoppers use snacking to satisfy hunger in between meals and provide an indulgent moment, the International Food Information Council (IFIC) shared in a recent report.
Recent Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) rulings against Huel and Zoe for misrepresenting celebrity investor Steven Bartlett's involvement have sparked online debate, prompting calls for the ASA to update its guidelines.
Mercury levels in soil are significantly higher than previously believed, researchers have shown. But why does this pose a threat to food production and can it be reversed?
Cultivated meat has traditionally been posited as an alternative to traditional animal agriculture. Now, Meatable suggests that it could help farmers, not hurt them.
Kraft Heinz will launch “unseen” innovation to help stabilise Lunchables sales following US watchdog Consumer Reports' claims the product contained lead, news coverage of which spread globally.
Sustainable ancient grains like quinoa, farro and buckwheat are projected to become ever more important in food and beverage products, delivering on nutrients and tapping into consumers’ sustainability demands, a panel of SPINS analysts shared in a recent...
Plant-based milks offer great potential to not only mimic the nutritional profile of dairy milk, but also distinguish itself through taste, texture, functionality and technologies like precision fermentation, Lynn Dornblaser, director of innovations and...
A major international study has revealed the role bread has played in shaping global civilization: more specifically, the secret that made bread wheat one of the most successful crops on the planet, when others have disappeared or remained in obscurity.
Many film studios use tie-ins with food and beverage brands to market their motion pictures. But does this drive sales for the food and beverage products themselves?
Meat alternatives can regain the growth seen earlier this century only if the category replicates the taste, texture and aroma of real meat, the boss of a food-tech upstart suggests.
From indulgent treats to non-alcoholic alternatives, consumers are craving brands that provide nostalgic flavors, better-for-you benefits and authentic brand connections - trends that are set to grow into 2025, according to several reports.
The mega payout by Mars, Inc. for Kellanova is driven by the candy giant’s desire to expand its footprint in the fast-growing market for healthier snacks, which is underpinned by consumer preference that is shifting away from traditional packaged foods...
Passion, experience and market insights are essential to launching a business, but they are far from enough to ensure enduring success, according to long-time CPG industry expert and first-time entrepreneur Douglas Yu, who earlier this month launched...
Retail media networks, advertising platforms for retailers, are transforming how retailers and CPG brands advertise, with retailers creating new revenue streams while brands face challenges to compete for consumer attention through on-platform ads.
Consumers show increased optimism about inflation cooling as food security improves, with many shoppers reporting greater diet satisfaction and some turning to local food sources like farmer's markets and home gardens, according to a recent Purdue...
Milk over feed margins are ‘in the best spot they’ve been in years’ according to Ever.Ag analysts, while US corn and soybean production is set to grow.
Following media reports, candy and snack maker Mars is set to acquire Kellanova — the parent company of Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts and more — in an all-cash deal worth $35.9 billion, marking one of the biggest deals in food and beverage CPG history...
Private equity firm InvestBev’s is making its first foray into the non-alcoholic category with an investment in Sèchey, a zero-proof wine, beer and spirits brand and marketplace.
The alternative protein industry offers immense opportunities for innovation and market expansion, but successfully navigating this complex landscape requires a balance of advanced R&D, strategic partnerships and a deep understanding of consumer...
To create a sustainable business, early-stage CPG companies must be prudent in how they spend their limited capital — being cautious on how much they pay in slotting fees — and ensure they maintain authenticity and their disruptor mentality when hitting...
From organic vegetables to organic meat, the organic tag has proven popular with consumers for decades. But is the label losing its lustre, and if so, what does that mean for manufacturers?
Lever VC is zeroing in on innovative companies within the alternative protein space, backing those with strong technological potential and the ability to scale, Nick Cooney, founder and managing partner, Lever VC, told FoodNavigator-USA during Future...
Price-conscious consumers are increasingly seeking healthier yet affordable snack options and shopping for new global flavors in-store, creating a significant opportunity for brands and retailers to develop more engaging and diverse offerings, according...
Better-for-you pasta brand Goodles is moving beyond the dry-mix mac and cheese category with its deluxe line, as the brand seeks to double its revenues by innovating in the squeezable pouch segment, brand Co-founder and CEO Jen Zeszut told FoodNavigator-USA.
TiNDLE Foods launched its first new product since the core TiNDLE Chicken with a Stuffed Chicken line designed to meet consumer preferences for easy-to-prepare meals, which will soon be available in 160 GIANT and MARTIN'S stores across Maryland,...
New product innovations, the drive towards sustainability and a record harvest highlight a dynamic market where traditional favorites like almonds are thriving.
Plant-based woes are many and often vast, but sector experts remain confident in the category's healthy future, offering advice on how to move it forward.
For cultivate meat companies to hit ambitious goals of scaling production from a few kilograms a year currently to tons annually within the next three years, the industry must overcome manufacturing, regulatory and funding challenges by embracing AI,...
Ancient Drinks is taking its first major step beyond its direct-to-consumer roots and into retailers on the West Coast and the Southwest, including natural retailers Lassens and Good Earth Markets, as it tries to rewrite the sports drink branding playbook...
Nespresso USA’s range of honey products launched last week opens the aperture for the potential return on investment in regenerative agriculture, which some may view through an important but limited lens of supply chain security or as a marketing play...
When a healthy product is encased in plastic packaging, this can negatively affect consumer perceptions of the product. Can front-of-pack labelling mitigate this?
Leading microbiome researchers at APC Microbiome Ireland (APC), University College Cork, have partnered with global food and drink giant Kerry Group to explore how diet can support cognitive health.
Ramping up the premium snacking experience involves curating high-quality, gourmet ingredients and emphasizing sophisticated, unique flavors that cater to discerning palates. This approach not only enhances the sensory pleasure of snacking but also elevates...
Precision health company January AI is expanding its artificial intelligence offering with digital twin technologies to quickly advance product development in the food industry.
Complete-protein pantry staple brand EQUII expanded beyond the frozen bread category with several pasta products — featuring refreshed branding — as the company explores ways to innovate finished products and alongside other CPG companies through its...
Kellanova is optimizing digital marketing through a test-and-learn approach, and leveraging AI capabilities to create assets more efficiently, Lauren Freedman Autry, senior director of integrated marketing and ecommerce at Kellanova, told FoodNavigator-USA.
Children’s sugary drink intake rose 23% between 1990 and 2018, according to a new study published in the BMJ - nearly twice the increase seen among adults. Sounding the alarm, researchers say that interventions such as school soda sales bans have become...
By adopting AI to improve inventory and production planning, grocery retailers are gaining a competitive edge in the profitable fresh food department, as highlighted by FMI - The Food Industry Association's Fresh Foods report.
US consumer and retailer demand to remove aluminum-based leavening agents from baked goods due to health concerns are rising even though FDA considers them GRAS, but efforts to replicate the speed and degree of lift of sodium aluminum phosphate (SALP)...
Ingredient developer and supplier PLT Health Solutions is helping functional beverage brands move beyond basic benefits to meet consumers’ rising demand for more innovative health solutions that are sippable with a line of science-backed, water-soluble...
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