Future of food investment Q&A: How can big food and startups effectively work together?
Keeping ahead of the fierce competition within the food industry has required large, established companies to take a second look at how they approach innovation.
Archives for September 24, 2018
Is there a protein perception problem? Nielsen surveys reveal consumer knowledge gaps
Food and beverage products touting protein claims has become a big business driven by strong consumer interest, however two Nielsen surveys highlight knowledge gaps consumer still have about the nutrient.
Costco takes control of meat supply chain
Retailer Costco is setting a new “protein precedent” for the US market by taking ownership of the chicken supply chain from farm to fork, a new report from CoBank Knowledge Exchange has revealed.
Health Warrior’s Mug Muffin & protein powder help shoppers start the day with healthier options
The line between breakfast and dessert can be a bit blurry with options such as coffeecake on the menu, but superfood snack company Health Warrior wants to place muffins squarely on the side of better-for-you morning meals with the launch of its Protein...
Beyond pumpkin: 5 trends to track this fall in foodservice that will influence future CPGs
Predicting what consumers will want to see on menus in the coming season “is a bit of a mix of art and science,” according to a product development expert at the food service distributor US Foods, but she says this fall consumers will seek out versatile...
Cornell finds food researcher Brian Wansink guilty of academic misconduct
Famous food marketing researcher Brian Wansink admits failings but denies fraud, plagiarism and intentional misreporting as a Cornell University committee finds him guilty of academic misconduct.
E-commerce chocolate
Hershey is winning in the digital space. Here’s what it does to attract more online shoppers
Hershey has recently released several key strategies it has been implementing to attract more online shoppers as it expects e-commerce penetration for US FMCG to reach mid-single digits in the next five years – more in line with Europe, which is...