Insect-based food company Hey Planet is taking its mission of eating bugs to improve health and the sustainability of the planet to a wider audience with a move into the US market, brand co-founder Jessica Buhl-Nielsen told FoodNavigator-USA.
Natural soda brand Zevia is sweetening its branding with a new look as it aims to boost its household penetration and eliminate plastic from its supply chain, company CEO Amy Taylor told FoodNavigator-USA.
After nearly 40 years with the same look, McCormick’s red-cap business of spices and herbs is getting a shake-up with a new bottle and packaging, as the company tries to tap into consumer demand for freshness and more sustainable products, Nikki French...
With the increasing demand for functional beverages, Uncle Matt's is preparing for a year of product innovation in the organic juice space at the same time that it navigates another challenging season for citrus sourcing, as brand CEO and founder...
Legislators should focus on assisting dairy farmers shift toward production of alternative proteins, instead of commending the DAIRY PRIDE Act, food awareness organization ProVeg International suggests.
Singapore-based WhatIF Foods looks to bring its line of products derived from the bambara groundnut to a wider audience in the coming year, focusing on educating consumers about the legume’s benefits and appealing to the “climate anxious GenZ consumer,”...
Eat the Change co-founder Seth Goldman is continuing to fill the gap left behind by The Coca-Cola Co.'s decision to discontinue Honest Tea by creating a “rhyming copy” of the beloved ready-to-drink brand under his new company, which recently released...
President Biden’s FY 2024 budget request would increase funding for FDA and USDA and make investments in food safety and nutrition programs, but is far from a done deal given a divisive Congress.
The food-as-medicine movement is at an inflection point, and Free From Market is gearing up to make its patient-driven, digital health platform a solution for improving health outcomes.
With the launch of its latest Tostitos flavor — Mexican Style Three Cheese — PepsiCo is advancing its proposition to elevate its chips beyond a side to the center of the plate.
Consumer demand for snacks continues to increase, and Mondelez International sees itself as well-positioned to not only meet those needs but increase its market share in the process.
Rising inflation is taking a toll on natural and organic sales in the US, the growth of which slowed dramatically in 2022 and will likely continue to drop in the coming year before rebounding slightly in 2024, according to data presented at Natural Products...
Emerging and maturing trends revealed at Natural Products Expo West in Anaheim last week ranged from dips delivering delightful dinners, mochi moving into multiple day parts, plant-based expanding beyond analogues, and beverages brimming with better-for-you...
The long-held and loudly voiced disapproval by some of science and technology in food production in favor of “idealized nostalgic narratives” of natural food is beginning to soften – opening the door for broader adoption of food-tech, including precision...
A proposed bill that would invalidate FDA’s recent guidance on plant-based milk alternatives has garnered the support of one of the largest dairy co-ops and opposition from the plant-based foods industry, suggesting a coming showdown on the definition...
Kevin's Natural Foods has officially launched its cauliflower pasta meal kits, featuring several classic meat and pasta recipes, following a soft launch earlier this year with a goal of making eating healthy easier.
Saturated fatty acid chain length should be taken into consideration when assessing the impact on heart health, a new study suggests, indicating an opening for food marketers to differentiate the types of saturated fats used in their products and for...
Industry stakeholders are lauding an effort by the US Department of Agriculture to close a loophole that currently allows meatpackers and egg producers to label their products as “Made in the USA” even if they were imported, but they also caution the...
Up and coming plant-based chicken manufacturer Next Gen Foods is expanding into the non-dairy segment with today’s announced acquisition of Mwah! – a startup it says is leveraging a “cutting-edge methodology” to create “creamy and delicious dairy-inspired...
Stakeholders across the food system – from farmers to CPG manufacturers – must embrace science and technology more deeply to better meet consumer demand for healthy, sustainable food choices and to reinforce supply chains and food security with climate-smart...
Organic rice grower Lundberg Family Farms is on a mission to certify all of its organic rice as regenerative organic by 2027 to better meet growing consumer demand for sustainable food and to “leave the land better.”
Premium hydration brand Electrolit is turning to a "classic Americana flavor" to expand its portfolio and presence in 2023 and beyond, as competition in the isotonic category heat ups with new entries and demand for lower sugar products.
As dollar and unit sales of frozen and refrigerated plant-based meat at retail continue to slide and grocers cut back on their selections of refrigerated meat alternatives, many stakeholders are wondering if the honeymoon period for the category has ended,...
Monster Beverage Crop. could raise prices again in the coming fiscal year as it looks to expand into several product categories and address rising costs for manufacturing and distribution, company Chairman and Co-CEO Rodney C. Sacks shared during a webinar...
Artificial sweeteners have gained in popularity as consumers seek out products without sugar, but a new study suggests a potential link between keto-friendly sweetener erythritol and an elevated risk of heart attack or stroke.
Ahead of schedule and in partnership with like-minded plant-based protein brand Aloha, California-based Terviva’s much-anticipated, “ultra-sustainable” Ponova oil is debuting in its first commercially available food – a limited edition bar that celebrates...
Even as FDA kicks off a search for a deputy commissioner for its proposed Human Foods Program who it says will have a “clear line of authority over” all human food safety and nutrition programs, industry stakeholders worry agency is choosing a “business...
Low-carb food brand The Sola Company revealed a brand refresh and reformulation to remove remaining artificial ingredients from its of its keto-friendly breads to address consumer demands for more natural products.
American consumers have gravitated toward private-label brands during rising inflation, and big-name brands may have trouble winning them back after inflation eases, new research from Attest suggests.
With several recent wins, including a partnership with Disney and expanding beyond the ready-to-eat (RTE) space, natural food brand A Dozen Cousins has a goal of doubling its business in 2023 while delivering on its mission of creating minimally processed,...
Change is inevitable, and for most it is uncomfortable – but it isn’t necessarily bad given it can be a catalyst for tremendous growth, deeper connections and betterment, which is good news for the consumer packaged goods industry considering research...
Americans’ understanding of processed and ultra-processed food varies quite a bit, according to research from the International Food Information Council, indicating an opportunity for marketers to educate consumers ahead of potential scrutiny by regulators...
After The Coca-Cola Co. halved its brands during the pandemic, the beverage giant is ready to strategically rebuild its product portfolio with “consumers at the center,” a new marketing model, a higher bar for innovation and an eye on a much larger prize...
As the beverage and snack leader looks to expand its global market share and profits in the coming years, PepsiCo sees an opportunity to grow the company by homing in on meal occasions, tapping into health and better-for-you consumer trends, and optimizing...
After disappointing fourth-quarter numbers and announcing plans to “streamline its workforce,” McCormick & Co. outlined a three-pronged approach to tackle the challenges it has faced in recent years and assure investors and customers its “strategic...
FDA’s proposal that plant-based products can continue to be labeled as ‘milk’ but should also highlight how their nutritional value compares to their dairy counterparts has rankled stakeholders on both sides of the highly contested debate on what products...
Kraft Heinz is entering the final stage of its transformation in which it plans to capture $2b in incremental net sales from innovation through 2027 after the company has systematically rebuilt itself following the dramatic fallout of an aggressive cost-cutting...
Starco Brand’s acquisition of the meal replacement company Soylent announced late Tuesday creates a “1+1=3” situation that can accelerate marketing and innovation to take the cult-favorite plant-base brand to the next growth stage, Soylent CEO Demir Vangelov...
As Cincinnati-based, hydration brand Hoist looks to expand its consumer base and move into more retail locations, it is building on a foundation established with the US military, Hoist Co-founder and VP Sales Ben Schmidt and Hoist Co-founder and President...
Despite inflation pressuring some consumers to trade down or pull back on spending, more than three-quarters of shoppers globally still are willing to pay more for products making natural claims, according to the latest wave of Ingredion’s proprietary...
SpermidineEvo from GoodMills Innovation promotes cell health and wellbeing into later life and can be added to granola and protein bars, breakfast cereals and bread.
Since Project Potluck was founded in 2020 to support people of color in the CPG industry, the landscape and conversation around diversity and inclusion has changed dramatically, but according to the grassroots group turned non-profit a lot remains to...
Consumers pulled back on animal-based meat purchases in January after a slight uptick in sales and volume in December, likely related to holiday celebrations at home which for many Americans center around fresh meat, according to data from IRI crunched...
Consumers are demanding that the taste of plant-based meat match or exceed the taste of animal meat, setting a high bar for plant-based meat manufacturers to reach - but those who succeed may have the best chance of capturing the valuable flexitarian...
Industry leaders and food safety stakeholders are calling out FDA for not going far enough in its plans to unify under a new Human Foods Program nearly all of its major food components that currently are scattered across multiple divisions.
Devil’s Foot Beverage Company has a simple philosophy: do more good and less harm -- and with its Full Fruit Life Program, the brand is doing just that by maximizing the use of its raw ingredients while providing a byproduct to local brands, company co-found...
U.S. grocery retailers should be more empathetic toward their consumers at a time when shoppers believe both inflation and grocery retailer profits are significantly higher than they are in actuality, according to a new report from London-based dunnhumby.
The Coca-Cola Co. plans to raise prices again in 2023 against some retailers’ calls to roll back increases, arguing it has “earned the right to price with the consumers” through enhanced marketing and an agile packaging approach that balances premium...
