The CPG giant is sharing 12 reformulation patents with the wider ice cream manufacturing industry as it looks to lead the way in reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions from the last mile of the supply chain.
PepsiCo awared snack brand CHUZA the grand prize for the Greenhouse Accelerator Program: Juntos Crecemos edition, as the startup plans to use the award money to expand distribution across the US, brand founder and CEO Daniel Schwarz told FoodNavigator-USA....
Contrary to high-profile headlines about sliding sales of meat alternatives, consumer demand for plant-based products across categories continues to climb, but for the segment to reach its full potential – and continue expanding its consumer base – new...
This week, join FoodNavigator-USA and stakeholders across the supply chain, including Eat Just, The Hartman Group, Oishii, NotCo, Instacart, NIQ, Consumer Brands Association, FMI – The Food Industry Association, Cargill and more for our three-day Futureproofing...
According to analysts, Beyond Meat is in ‘survival mode’, as the plant-based meat maker continues to lose share in US retail. At the same time, the company is increasing distribution across the pond, where it has observed a faster-growing market.
A majority of consumers are less likely to consider non-GMO or organic claims in their purchase decisions, but millennials and Gen Z consumers are more likely to seek out products with Non-GMO Project and USDA Organic labels than older cohorts, as Hans...
Research showing consumer preferences for sweetness intensity may not be as easy to reduce as their preferences for sodium suggests a “stealth health” approach of slowly lowering added sugar across the food supply may not be an effective strategy for...
Kellanova, the snack-centric spinoff from Kellogg, saw volumes and sales in North America drop in its third-quarter as it lapped high sales from a year ago, faced rising elasticities and suffered the consequences of dragging its feet to bring back in-store...
Located in Thousand Oaks, Ca., the 15,000 square-foot pilot plant has the capacity to produce up to 400 tons of product, strengthening Omeat's path towards regulatory review and approval for a growing demand of sustainable alternative proteins.
The potential for food as medicine to prevent, manage and treat diet-related diseases is tremendous, but consumer awareness of and access to it are still limited – prompting public health advocates, government leaders and stakeholders across the food...
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have garnered consumer attention for their ability to curb unhealthy food and beverage cravings, leading to weight loss, as large CPG companies and major retailers might be able to use the moment to refocus on providing...
Once a collector – if not always capable caretaker of – disparate food and beverage brands across categories, Hain Celestial has pared back its portfolio and now is focusing on five “consumer centric” platforms, including snacks, baby & kids, beverages,...
What does it mean to eat healthy? A survey by the International Food Information Council (IFIC) finds that 74% of consumers believe that food and beverage choices are interconnected with mental and emotional well-being, along with other insights that...
Chilean food tech company NotCo is taking its AI-based technology Giuseppe to a wider business-to-business (B2B) audience in an effort to create the "ChatGPT of food," as it continues to find new ways to innovate in the plant-based market, company...
Shoppers see the potential of AI to better manage grocery budgets and reduce food waste, but many are not sold on the potential of self-driving technology or customer service chatbots, dunnhumby shared in its latest Consumer Trends Tracker report.
CPG companies are making progress on ESG goals with the help of more sustainable packaging formats created with recycled or compostable plastic, which will be the focus of two sessions during the 2023 FoodNavigator-USA Futureproofing the Food System virtual...
The Colombian CPG food company’s alternative meat product line will feature EVERY EggWhite to enhance taste, texture and mouthfeel without the use of eggs, according to a co-issued press release from both companies.
Bakery ingredient company Dawn Foods cut the ribbon on its new innovation hub in Seattle, Wash., as it looks to partner with its customers to meet the demand for daily delights and other sweet treats, said Jennifer Lapaugh, senior director of marketing...
CPG companies reducing sugar content to meet WHO and other health organization guidelines are increasingly relying on a variety of natural sweeteners, as the industry walks a precarious line in meeting those reduction goals and consumer demands, according...
In the wake of Kraft-Heinz's earning results, the company reported a 3.5 percentage point increase in its stocks with double digit growth in emerging markets. Carlos Abrams-Rivera, incoming CEO, Kraft-Heinz, discussed during CNBC’s Evolve Global...
Private-label brands are tapping into viral TikTok moments to resonate with Gen Z consumers, as many of these shoppers are willing to switch brands, Ansie Collier, global director of innovation at MMR Research, shared during a recent webinar.
Retail data firm 84.51° is out with its October Consumer Digest, highlighting differences between what younger and older consumers look for in better-for-you foods and beverages and how in-store marketing activities are generating new product purchases.
Olipop is the first beverage to join the NutraStrong prebiotic verified product certification, which is administered by SGS Nutrasource Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Services. The new program was developed in collaboration between the Global Prebiotics...
Women’s diverse nutritional needs have long been overlooked or pigeonholed to focus primarily on appearance, but a new class of products made by women, for women across life stages are on the rise as is research to support the development of sex-specific...
According to tastemakers at the nutrition and ingredient giant ADM, consumers are ready to “unapologetically” embrace luxurious, indulgent flavors and whimsical, vivid colors in their foods and beverages after years of holding back due to limited options...
There is widespread public support for a universal eco-label to be introduced for food products, with more than two-thirds of consumers across Europe saying they would use such a tool to help them make more sustainable choices, according to a new pan-European...
A notable uptick in food insecurity in the US in 2022 from the previous year is a “wake-up call” for federal and local governments to better fund and fully use federal nutrition assistance programs, all of which are at risk of being cut or restricted,...
By René Floris, NIZO Food Research Division Manager
To successfully launch a plant-based product onto the market today, businesses have to go above and beyond in flavour to stand out. How can a new, more holistic flavour approach put an end to organoleptic compromise?
While Burlap & Barrel’s farm to kitchen model for its single origin spices may appear simple compared to traditional spice supply chains that are peppered with middlemen zig-zagging across regions and cultures, the process of establishing a direct...
Keurig Dr Pepper will sell, distribute and merchandise premium hydration beverage Electrolit across the US: extending its portfolio into sports hydration.
Energy drink giant Monster more aggressively is going after the better-for-you beverage space through its Bang acquisition, and zero-sugar and coffee innovation, representatives told FoodNavigator-USA.
Convenience stores are evolving into experiential destinations driven by consumers’ diverse usage occasions while brands have an opportunity to bundle their top sellers with retailers’ prepared foods, driving relevance for consumers, executives at Mars...
Last week’s launch of the Food is Medicine Institute at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University marks an inflection point for food-based health care interventions, which have steadily grown from small community-driven and...
The Coca-Cola Company continues to invest in sustainable packaging through its World Without Waste program and digital capabilities to fuel future growth, executives shared during the company's third quarter 2023 earnings call this morning.
Food and beverage companies adopting more sustainable business practices, including more environmentally-friendly packaging and reducing emissions across their supply chain, are eager to share successes with consumers – but doing so can, and has, landed...
Functional ingredient supplier ICL Food Specialties and Plantible Foods join the race to replace the widely used but increasingly unpopular binding and gelling ingredient methylcellulose in plant-based protein with today’s launch of ROVITARIS Binding...
Many CPG companies are investing in more sustainable packaging types, including biodegradable options, to reduce the plastic in their supply chain and to meet consumer demands for greener alternatives.
Good food is the foundation for good health, but according to the US Department of Agriculture 10% of Americans, or approximately 33.8 million people, don’t have reliable access to healthy nutrition – a sobering statistic that online grocery technology...
Food and beverage companies increasingly are leveraging AI tools to streamline product development and launch products to stay ahead of consumer trends and challenges, Bernard Lahousse, co-founder and go-to-market lead for FoodPairing, said during a webinar.
With this month’s launch of thick-cut, decadent Texas Toast made with and without gluten and slathered with real butter, garlic and cheese, Rudi’s Bakery is entering a new phase of “reinvention and reinvigoration” that recently reappointed CEO Jane Miller...
Cooler Screens is hoping to transform retail media through its AI-enabled smart screen solutions. Arsen Avakian, CEO of Cooler Screens, spoke with FoodNavigator-USA at the National Association for Convenience Stores show about how brands can use the technology...
Coca-Cola addresses high traffic trash disposal – and by extension stubborn recycling challenges – in c-store locations by featuring Olyns' reverse vending machine that collects and sorts plastic, aluminum and glass packaging during the National...
Never-before-seen alternative snacks, energy drinks and frozen packaged snacks dubuted at the National Association for Convenience Stores’ Cool New Products expo Oct. 3-6 in Atlanta, Ga.
While with any food, ‘taste is king,’ texture is also extremely important, especially in products aiming to mimic meat. For optimal texture, many manufacturers argue, animal fats, which contribute significantly to the texture of real meat, must be replicated...
As brands ramp-up innovation to meet burgeoning consumer interest in upcycled products, industry stakeholders must overcome sourcing hurdles by modifying the supply chain from what the Upcycled Food Association describes as a “linear progression where...
When most people think about protein, they think about meat, dairy – maybe legumes – but food-tech newcomer Equii wants them to also think about bread, including its portfolio of soft, sliced white and multi-grain loaves that are packed with 8 to 10 grams...
Kellogg’s, General Mills, Nestle USA and Kraft Heinz are seeking more than $110m in damages from US egg producers accused of artificially inflating prices.
