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.
Food and beverage industry stakeholders are debating the role and importance of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) as consumers signal a willingness to try healthier versions of these products.
Between FDA and USDA greenlighting the sale of cultivated chicken in the US, the ground-breaking of a large-scale precision fermentation facilities and advances in molecular farming, 2023 has been a banner year for novel protein production. But the path...
Meat-packing giant Tyson Foods is teaming with Dutch-based insect protein player Protix to expand production and use of more sustainable proteins and lipids from Black Soldier Fly Larva, including building a first of its kind, at-scale insect ingredient...
Between global conflicts and the threat of climate change, the food and beverage industry is facing supply-chain crises from multiple fronts, which will require stakeholders to find innovative ways to create a more resilient system that can endure for...
Once relegated to the bottom shelf in the back corner of a store or hidden among the sparkling water or cocktail mixers, non-alcoholic beer, wine and spirits are breaking free from the stereotypes of who drinks them and when, and in doing so are setting...
As grocery shoppers shift back to brick-and-mortar stores after relying heavily on ecommerce during the pandemic, food and beverage brands also are shifting their advertising from social media to in-store with many turning to retail media networks to...
A recent survey by Retail Insight found that 79% of shoppers tried to be more sustainable in their buying habits in the last 12 months, creating an opportunity for retailers to automate their price mark down strategies with the WasteInsight solution,...
Consumers are willing to pay a premium for fresh food to reap perceived health benefits, but rumblings from shoppers and retailers alike that suppliers have raised prices higher than necessary to offset inflation could portend a negative shift in elasticity...
To standout in a saturated category, Perfect Hydration highlights its functionality and recycling initiative as part of a brand refresh unveiled during the National Association for Convenience Stores in Atlanta, Ga., Oct. 3-6.
Food-tech is a sought-after solution to address systemic challenges facing the industry, including feeding a growing global populace, but many consumers are not convinced of its importance or worse — they want nothing to do with it.
Alternative protein player Meati is taking its patented MushroomRoot ingredient to the shelf-stable snack aisle with more product innovation on the way, as the brand adjusts its growth strategy with a keen focus on profitability, the company’s VP of marketing...
PepsiCo released its 2023 third quarter fiscal year report and beat Wall Street estimates, citing increased demand for smaller-sized snacks and healthier options, as the company faces challenges from PRIME in the sports drink category and anticipates...
With the launch of a new AI-powered data engine, pioneering decarbonization emissions platform Planet FWD continues to accelerate CPG companies ability to evaluate and neutralize their environmental impact, including stubborn and hard-to-mange Scope 3...
To meet ESG goals and promote a greener supply chain CPG companies are investing in sustainable packaging, but shifting from one material to another is seldom straightforward, which will be the focus of an upcoming session at the 2023 FoodNavigator-USA...
TOAST-IT secured $150,000 investment at a 20% stake from Daniel Lubetzky, founder of KIND Snacks and Camino Partners, during the recent episode of Shark Tank, which the company hopes to use to expand its distribution into new regions and address the...
Startups with little more than an idea and a compelling founder’s story may no longer be able to secure wild valuations or enough funding to blow millions a month proving a concept, but companies that have product-market fit in competitive categories...
Slim Jim and Act II microwave popcorn maker Conagra Brands saw sales and volume slide in its first quarter as consumers pushed back against recent price hikes across the board that are forcing them to reprioritize their purchases to fit within tighter...
Many CPG brands and retailers are struggling to create an integrated and cohesive omnichannel shopping experience at a time when retail media and paid promotions are even more crucial to gain a consumer's attention, a panel of experts shared in a...
The diversity, availability and sales of plant-based foods continue to grow, despite the high-profile struggles of meat alternatives, and as they do, the Plant Based Foods Association is preparing to lead stakeholders into the next phase of the industry’s...
STōK Cold Brew is tapping into the growing trend of at-home coffee shop experience with limited-time-offering flavors, as Danone North America makes the brand a crucial part of its growth strategy, company VP of ready-to-drink beverages Brittney Polka...
Consumers are continuing their shift from brand-named to private-label products as they increasingly cite price, value, quality, and taste as main reason why they are switching, according to the second annual Power of Private Brands 2023: What’s Ahead...
Lenny & Larry’s is expanding its portfolio of cookie snack bars with a bigger format to tap into the increased demand for a variety of better-for-you claims, the company's senior VP of marketing and innovation Chris Cook told FoodNavigator-USA.
Spice and flavor giant McCormick & Co.’s stock tumbled double-digits yesterday despite beating analyst expectations during its third quarter and laying out a solid multi-prong plan to drive volume and engage consumers going forward as investors became...
Whipped cream brand Whipnotic has raised $2.5m in seed funding to grow its retail distribution as demand for better-for-you dairy products and indulgences increase, brand co-founder and CEO Lori Gitomer told FoodNavigator-USA.
Instacart and Alignment Healthcare will offer co-branded Medicare Advantage plans in 2024, which will allow participating consumers in qualifying counties to be reimbursed by Medicare Advantage, Medicaid and other eligible programs for “eligible groceries,...
Mondelēz International has announced it has completed the sale of its developed-market gum business in the United States, Canada and Europe, excluding Portugal, to Perfetti Van Melle Group.
To feed a global population of 10bn people by 2050 we need to produce more food in the next 40 years than we have in the past 8,000 years, but as illustrated by the Green Revolution simply increasing available calories isn’t the answer – they need to...
JM Smucker, the maker of Folgers, Dunkin', Café Bustelo, Jif and Smucker's Uncrustables, is making strides towards its efforts to reduce energy and water use, improve renewable and recyclable packaging and reach zero waste targets -- but it...
Kellogg Co. – the maker of iconic snacks, including Pringles, and cereal, including Froot Loops and Special K – officially no longer exists having completed today the separation of its North American cereal business into a new company named WK Kellogg...
Food delivery startup Wonder Group’s acquisition of Blue Apron announced this morning puts an end to the meal-kit pioneer’s tumultuous journey as a publicly traded company during which its equity value plummeted dramatically and leadership was forced...
Kroger's 2023 ESG report released this week shows the grocer's progress reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and food waste while tapping into trends around upcycling and Fair Trade-certified products for its private label businesses.
Hot on the heels of the announcement that it is acquiring Hostess Brands, the JM Smucker Company said it is divesting the Seattle-based nut and trail mix producer under a focused ‘portfolio and resource optimisation’ plan to support continued growth.
While most Americans love a sweet treat, many don’t love the accompanying spike in their blood sugar and inevitable crash that follows – forcing them to choose between an indulgence and their health.
More than fat or calories, the nutritional information consumers are most likely to look for on food and beverage packages is sugar, with a survey conducted by Cargill finding nearly two out of three consumers aiming to avoid it and the majority also...
Sugar has emerged as public enemy No. 1 among consumers and FDA is looking for sugar reduction strategies at the behest of the White House – and yet, most Americans still want moments of indulgence with many people justifying them as much-needed support...
The Better Bakehouse is shaking up the baked goods category with a better-for-you donut under its Donutful brand, while tapping into trends around clean label, company founder and CEO Tony Davis told FoodNavigator-USA.
Sitting between Greek yogurt and soft cheese, labne (sometimes spelled labneh) has the potential to be the next big dip in the US – potentially rivaling long-time creamy favorites Ranch and French Onion but with a better-for-you positioning – but first,...
With this week’s launch of three Refrigerated Oat Bars, children’s nutrition brand Once Upon a Farm is hoping to do for children’s snack bar category what it did for baby food in 2015 when it debuted its high-pressure-processed baby food in pouches merchandized...
The Kellogg’s mega snack brand has devised an ingenious new use for its iconic tube packaging, hoping to become a strategic ally for the growing gaming community.
Through new digital capabilities like health and wellness apps, retailers are looking to drive consumers to make healthier food and beverage decisions, as data and AI make personalized recommendations easier and more reflective of a person's diet,...
