Startup Spotlight
Global flavors help candy stand out in ‘static’ crowd
Bold, cross-cultural flavors can set apart emerging candy brands – especially when paired with thoughtful retail strategy and a focus beyond social media hype
Archives for April 17, 2025
Price hikes hit Easter eggs as cocoa crisis cuts into chocolate
Consumers are finally being hit by commodity pressures
Redefining ‘clean label’: The convergence of health and sustainability trends stoked by politically-fueled food safety concerns
How consumers define ‘clean label’ is expanding beyond ‘simple, easy-to-understand ingredients’ to include questions about the safety of some long-used ingredients and processing techniques as well as how agricultural practices influence the quality of...
Why investors are hungry for mission-driven snack startups
Investors are increasingly finding the sweet spot in startups that blend snacking with social and environmental purpose