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News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology02-Feb-2024
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MANUFACTURERS
'Plant-based foods are here to stay,’ Dr. Praeger’s on rebrand, category’s evolution
Dr. Praeger’s is celebrating 30 years in frozen foods with a new look and feel, designed to showcase the deliciousness of plant-based foods, former brand CEO and current special advisor & board member, Larry Praeger, told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
 Whoa Dough takes to the skies & schools to drive trial, boost retail velocities
While many entrepreneurs adopt a “sky’s the limit” mentality, few literally reach it the way that Whoa Dough did when American Airlines began offering its first class passengers the company’s better-for-you, plant-based and protein-packed cookie dough snack bars.... Watch now
Kellanova expands core brands for c-store channels in time for summer
Kellanova Away From Home’s latest snack launches seek to standout in the fast-paced c-store shopping experience with new flavors and formats that offer nostalgia, convenience, better-for-you choices and snacks as meals, Dan DeMeyer, senior director, commercial strategy, small format, Kellanova Away from Home, told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
Rockstar Energy hops on functional mushroom trend with Focus launch
PespiCo’s flagship energy drink – Rockstar Energy – is out with a new functional mushroom-infused beverage line called Focus, designed to provide an energy and mental boost, Danielle Barbaro, VP of PepsiCo North America Beverages R&D, told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
 Harken Sweets reimagines ‘what a candy bar can be using the power of date fruit’
The founder of startup Harken Sweets, which launched earlier this month, wants to “nutritionally overhaul” the candy bar category by using “the power of the date fruit,” like how she helped Caulipower reinvigorate the pizza category with the “power of cauliflower” when she was company’s COO.... Watch now
Once Upon a Farm unveils new dairy lineup, embraces regenerative farming
Children's food brand Once Upon A Farm launches its A2/A2 whole milk shakes “to fill the gap no for added sugar dairy snacks” with milk sourced from grass-fed cows on regenerative farms, company CEO John Foraker told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
ALDI lays out multi-pronged approach to creating a greener private-label business
Private-label giant and retailer ALDI is leveraging its deep partnerships with food manufacturers and ingredient companies to create sustainable products while making their retail stores more energy efficient, Una Hrnjak, director of sustainability at ALDI, told Food Navigator-USA.... Read more
Little labels, big impact: How can eco labels drive sales, velocity & consumer loyalty?
Eco labels, from Fairtrade America to Marine Stewardship Council to Non-GMO Project, can help tip the scales when consumers are deliberating between products at shelf and even encourage them to try a new or unfamiliar brand, according to leading sustainability certifying organizations.... Read more
ESG claims in the crosshairs: Litigation focused on environmental claims ticks up
Marketing and advertising claims related to environmental, social and governance efforts are in the crosshairs of the plaintiff’s bar as cases alleging greenwashing, including exaggerated or false claims about ESG initiatives, environmental impact and sustainable practices increase, according to lawyers with the firm Perkins Coie.... Read more
 Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: Regenerative Ag practices could boost consumer perception, trust & purchase intent of brands
Regenerative agriculture may be a relatively new or unknown concept to most US consumers, but new research by ADM suggests that as shoppers’ awareness of the practice grows so too does their trust in retailers and brands that implement its tenets and their intent to buy products sourced from those that practice it.... Listen now
Mondelez touts ‘best year ever in 2023’ despite dip in volume due to ‘one-off’ events
Sweets and snacks giant Mondelez International dismissed a dip in volume in North America during the fourth quarter as a “one-off” from which it will quickly bounce back despite planned price hikes and ongoing shifts in consumer spending to favor sales and smaller packs at lower prices.... Read more
Why Coca-Cola is betting on water security innovation
With climate change exacerbating water stress and scarcity, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is backing new tech solutions to help future-proof the beverage industry.... Read more
Costco distribution tips: What CPG brands must do before approaching the retailer
CPG brands eager to break into Costco stores must first meet financial milestones and packaging and shipping requirements, assistant general merchandise manager for the retailer's Midwest region, Amy Becker, shared during a recent Naturally webinar.... Read more
 Gâteaux's petit frozen, ready-to-bake cakes offer clean-label, elevated convenience
The frozen dessert aisle may feel frozen in another time to some consumers who are looking for clean labels but who are often confronted by long ingredient lists with preservatives, additives, processing aids and emulsifiers that are unfamiliar and may feel unnecessary given the natural preservation freezing offers.... Watch now
Super Bowl LVIII: The products, ads expected to make big plays during game day
With the Super Bowl two weeks away, consumers are preparing their grocery lists and budgets for the big game day, as CPG brands ready their ads and promotions with the anticipation of receiving a volume boost the week after the game.... Read more
Dollar General turns to AI-based Shelf Engine to sustainably grow produce business
Dollar General leverages AI-based automated-ordering software Shelf Engine to efficiently bring more fresh produced to its shelves, reduce food waste and ensure stocked shelves in the process.... Read more
 Milkadamia’s Artisan plant-based milks launch in refrigerated set, show ‘less is more’
Plant-based milk brand milkadamia moves into the refrigerated set and proves “less is more” with the debut of its organic Artisan macadamia milk and blends line that skips the fillers and gums common in many non-dairy beverages and responds to a growing demand for more homemade-like options.... Watch now
 Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: Trendspotting at the Winter Fancy Food Show reveals ‘better’ breakfasts, snacks, flavors and more
A resounding theme of “better” emerged at the Winter Fancy Food Show in Las Vegas last week, where more than 1,200 specialty food companies came together to showcase the latest innovations in cheese, condiments, baked goods, snacks and more.... Listen now
‘People want to eat meat,’ SCiFi Foods CEO on first production run, potential of cell-cultivated meat
Food-tech company SCiFi Foods inches closer to releasing its hybrid meat product that consists of a blend of cell-cultivated beef and plant proteins, upon completing its first commercial-scale production run, company co-founder and CEO Joshua March told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
 Evergreen’s playful rebrand, reformulation shows healthy doesn’t have to be boring
Female-founded startup Evergreen is ready to go head-to-head with legacy players that currently dominate the $1.2 billion frozen waffle set with a brightly-colored, playful new look and an updated recipe packed with fruit and vegetables that promises more nutritional benefits and flavor.... Watch now
Regulatory greenlight for cultivated beef leaves EU sector ‘hopeful’
The world’s first regulatory approval for cultivated beef has been granted in Israel. For EU cultivated meat stakeholders, is the greenlight yet another sign the EU – which has yet to approve such a product – is falling behind? Or does it hold promise for the future?... Read more
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SUPPLIERS
 Tate & Lyle hits the sweet spot
Ingredient solutions firm Tate & Lyle continues to build its sweetener portfolio as consumers shift from full-sugar to reduced-sugar offerings.... Watch now
‘Plant-based downturn isn’t halting innovation’: Beneo talks 2024 alt protein strategy
The ingredients supplier outlines its two-pronged alternative protein strategy, which it is betting on to reignite demand for plant-based meat.... Read more
ON-DEMAND WEBINARS
THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY: What does sustainable sourcing really mean?
Making sustainability claims and sharing progress on ESG goals – even when substantiated – can feel risky as regulators, legislators and class-action attorneys crack down on greenwashing. At the same time, consumers want to know how businesses are responsibly reinforcing supply chains and caring for...
16-Nov-2023
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THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY: Safely navigate shifting sustainability expectations and claims
Sustainability claims can dramatically amplify brand reach upwards of 33 percentage points when paired with traditional category claims, according to research by the NYU Stern Center. But such claims are catching more than consumers’ eyes – regulators and class action attorneys also are scrutinizing the...
16-Nov-2023
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FOOD AS MEDICINE: Meeting the evolving demand for ‘healthy’
How consumers define and access healthy food is heavily influenced by the nutritional information and products available to them – two ever-shifting and often inequitable factors that innovative industry stakeholders are tackling with new and necessary research and personalized product development.
15-Nov-2023
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FOOD AS MEDICINE: The crossroads of nutrition, health & equity
Good food is foundational to good health, but with constantly changing diet trends and nutrition advice, most people are unsure where to begin and who to trust. At the same time, affordable and accessible, nutritious food is out of reach for far too many –...
15-Nov-2023
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FOOD-TECH IN FOCUS: Separating hype from reality
Industry stakeholders across the value chain are betting big on technology – from AI and increased automation to precision farming and environmentally controlled agriculture – but will it pay off? For example, indoor farming promises fresher food and shorter supply chains, but it faces significant...
14-Nov-2023
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FOOD-TECH IN FOCUS: Setting realistic expectations
Cutting-edge food-tech promises to relieve mounting threats to climate change and food insecurity with new ways of producing food more efficiently, with fewer resources and more ethically – but can it deliver? And are regulators, investors, and consumers ready?
14-Nov-2023
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MARKETS
 [Video] Flashfood CEO talks rebrand and improving nutrition access
Nick Bertram, the recently appointed CEO of Flashfood, an app-based platform that links consumers with discounted groceries in their vicinity, discussed with FoodNavigator-USA how the company's rebranding, driven by robust data insights, will expand its focus to improve nutrition access across the country, while simultaneously helping reduce food waste.... Watch now
‘Wellness is a luxury for certain consumers,’ NIQ shares how Ozempic, protein, clean labels are motivating consumers in 2024
Consumers' focus on value during months of high inflation has impacted the wellness market in 2023, but GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and clean-label and protein-rich products are poised to grow the space in 2024, Sherry Frey, VP of total wellness for NIQ, shared during a recent webinar.... Read more
Consumers care about sustainability as long as the claims fit the category, experts say
Greenwashing around sustainability hurts the growth of important initiatives for the environment, society and animal welfare, but when companies make honest, transparent and science-backed claims about their sustainability, consumer trust is not only improved, but their perception of a premium product can potentially increase for brands, Jordan Bar Am, partner, McKinsey & Company, explained to FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
To grow or not to grow: Bovine cells engineered to produce their own growth factors in cultivated meat production
Cultivated meat needs growth factors in order for its cells to grow. These are usually added to the cell culture media at considerable expense, impacting potential for commercialisation. New research, however, has shown that edited bovine cells can produce their own growth factors, eliminating the need for costly additions to the media.... Read more
Healthy plant-based diet could reduce risk of developing type two diabetes by 24%
A recent study has found that a nutritious plant-based diet, incorporating a reduced intake of processed and sugary foods, could decrease the risk of developing type two diabetes by improving metabolism and organ function.... Read more
 Nlumn digs into understanding the personalized nutrition consumer
A new report from personalized nutrition and health consulting company Nlumn highlights findings from the first U.S. consumer study focused specifically on personalized nutrition consumers.... Watch now
RegAsk streamlines regulatory compliance for CPG companies via AI
RegAsk’s digital platform leverages AI to help food and beverage manufacturers remain compliant and competitive “in an ever-evolving regulatory environment,” Caroline Shleifer, CEO, told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
Q&A: Glaxon on shaking up the sports and active nutrition category
Glaxon entered the market in 2019 with a small suite of sports nutrition supplements. Since then, the portfolio has grown to some 100 products, featuring space-themed branding and individual comic art for each label with innovative formulation concepts and first-to-market ingredients.... Read more
Star ingredients ‘take the spotlight’ of leading 2024 trend
The presence of star ingredients will drive purchasing and packaging decisions, Innova Market Insights reveals in its Top Ten Trends for food and beverages in 2024.... Read more
Regenivore movement pushes dairy industry to adopt regenerative agriculture practices
Dairy brands are shifting their sustainability initiatives to cater to the Regenivore movement—a conscious consumption of sustainably produced foods—through regenerative practices that promote animal and soil health. The shift highlights a significant and ongoing transition in the industry of regenerative agriculture becoming the norm in dairy.... Read more
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