Snack maker Calbee rolled out a private-label concept brand Rio Rancho and showcased its snack manufacturing capabilities at the 2023 Private Label Manufacturing Association event, Tim Bateman, chief commercial officer for Calbee America, shared during...
Health and wellness remain top priorities for snackers, but as peak pandemic continues to recede, indulgence is becoming more important and as such consumers are less willing to sacrifice taste for functional benefit, according to Emily Strobel, VP, growth...
While traditional amylase-based enzymes have helped bakery snacks improve shelf-life and freshness, its efficacy is limited if the dough contains high amounts of sugar. Kerry’s anti-staling enzyme, Biobake Fresh Rich addresses freshness and moisture for...
Snacking in the US continues to climb, according to data from Circana, despite predictions that a surge in the frequency and sales of snacks during the pandemic was unsustainable and would revert to pre-COVID levels as consumers returned to in-person...
Nearly 150 dairy industry stakeholders, including producers, entrepreneurs and investors, gathered at a winery in idyllic Livermore, Cali., earlier this month to celebrate the winners of the 5th Real California Milk Excelerator competition, which scoured...
Front of package nutrition labeling intended to help consumers select healthier foods and beverages by potentially calling out the amount of added sugar and other nutrients of interest could unintentionally expose children to higher levels of non-nutritive...
Increased scrutiny of environmental sustainability claims by regulators and competitors has many brands turning to third-party certifications to reassure consumers about claims’ veracity and to protect against litigation – but recent movements in the...
While allulose may technically be a ‘rare’ sugar, marketing it simply as sugar could mislead consumers to believe it is or is the same as common table sugar, the National Advertising Division of BBB National Programs determined in a recent decision.
Consumer research by Tate & Lyle reveals almost half of 18-34-year-olds across the UK and Europe tuck into a sweet or savoury baked treat daily. A third of consumers aged 34 and above are doing the same.
Post Holdings will remain under the leadership of interim CEO Jeff Zadoks for the foreseeable future as CEO Robert Vitale undergoes radiation and chemotherapy for a recently discovered and removed malignant tumor.
As the concept of “food as medicine” gains traction, doctors, dietitians and insurers already active in the space are keen to distinguish the difference between “better-for-you” products and those proven to effect a health change and therefore worthy...
Snacking giant Mondelez has highlighted continued strong demand for its snack brands such as Oreo and Cadbury in emerging markets as key to its Q3 profitability, playing down threats from cheaper supermarket private label products.
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Health and wellbeing remain at the forefront of snack marketing, with guilt-free pleasures, plant-based options, traditional flavours and adaptogenic ingredients expected to lead the sector into the new year.
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...
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...
Consumers across generations continue to explore global cultures through food, and international flavors that range from sweet to heat offer an opportunity for CPG brands to develop food and beverage products that expand consumers’ palettes and curiosities,...
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...
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.
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...
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.
Midwest meat producer Greenridge is expanding into the pre-sliced segment with new production capacity and a new brand identity, company SVP of sales and marketing Mike Shannon, told FoodNavigator-USA.
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...
Visual artificial intelligence's role in retail offers a potential solution to streamlining operations in real time, according to Doug New, chief information officer, Nouria Energy and Dr. Bruce Porter, chief science officer, Spark Cognition, who...
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...
C-stores can attract and retain customers who are looking for a quick and easy meal or snack by offering a variety of fresh and convenient food options, as well as bundling deals that offer discounts on popular products, Kathy Risch SVP, shopper insights...
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...
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...
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...
Frozen department unit sales are slowing while dollar sales increase, but CPG brands have an opportunity to drive velocities by tapping into consumer demands for convenient meals, executive and practice leader of clients insights for Circana, Sally Lyons...
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.
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...
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...
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...
The EVERY Company is focused on growing and scaling alternative proteins, specifically egg white proteins, while also educating customers and the public on sustainable, nature equivalent proteins, Sarah Ham, chief operating officer, The EVERY Company...
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.
Nearly a year after Misfits Market closed its acquisition of Imperfect Foods, the combined company is looking to grow through a consolidated private label business and an expanded product assortment, the company’s COO, Corey Farrell, told FoodNavigator-USA....
Better-for-you brand LesserEvil announced that it “received a significant minority growth investment from Aria Growth Partners” as well as secondary investment from Valor Equity, Invest Eco, and Touch Capital, as the company scales its operations to meet...
