As older members of Generation Z begin to strike out on their own and those still at home gather more influence over household grocery purchases, food and beverage manufacturers increasingly are asking what do 7- to 20-year-olds want to eat and drink?
PepsiCo has struck a deal to acquire BFY Brands, the maker of air popped snack brands PopCorners, Flex Protein Chips, and Flourish Veggie Crisps, from private equity firm Permira for an undisclosed sum.
Tapping into what it believes is the next pocket of growth in the yogurt category, noosa yoghurt has launched hilo, a high protein, lower sugar yogurt containing 12 grams of protein and 12 grams of sugar (compared to 7g protein and 17g sugar in its core...
Given that the success of most food and beverage launches hinge on taste, but that consumer preferences for flavors, textures and overall experience are constantly shifting, sensory testing has become a lynch-pin in the innovation cycle.
If you didn't make it to Chicago last week for the FoodNavigator-USA FOOD FOR KIDS summit, you missed an inspirational ensemble of industry experts, pediatricians, consumer health advocates, Chicago parents, market researchers and brand strategists,...
The Specialty Food Association (SFA) predicts a 'meat replacement pushback' after a year of multiple plant-based meat product launches as well as consumer demand for 'fun' and functional foods and beverages in its 2020 food and beverage...
Despite consumer demand for new eating experiences, we currently rely on only 1% of edible plants and a whopping 60% of our calories come from just four crops – a disjoint that experts say represents a missed marketing opportunity and a threat to the...
Like many plant-based food companies, Wholly Veggie is on a mission to encourage a more sustainable way of feeding the planet. However, unlike manufacturers using soy or pea protein to replicate the taste and texture of meat, Wholly Veggies is making...
US demand for fresh blueberries has tripled in the past 10 years as consumers seek out convenient ways to eat healthy fruit, according to a recent Rabobank report.
A new study found that nearly two-thirds of infants (61%) and almost all toddlers (98%) consumed added sugars in their average daily diets, primarily in the form of flavored yogurts (infants) and fruit drinks (toddlers).
With emerging research showing that the diet of pregnant women and children under the age of 2 years can have a powerful impact on children’s brain development and future health, the upcoming recommendations for the 2020 Dietary Guidelines will, for the...
Merit Functional Foods has received a letter from the FDA saying the agency has no objections to its GRAS (generally recognized as safe) determination for its specialty pea proteins.
Bone broth has taken off in recent years as consumers embraced the collagen-packed savory liquid, but despite the number of market entrants, few have made bone broth as convenient and easy to prepare as instant soup, according to emerging brand Parks...
Adults typically eat more snacks than meals on a given day, with growing numbers of younger consumers and those in developing markets grazing throughout the day, according to a new report from Mondelēz International.
