The investment landscape for food-tech remains chilly, but there are bright spots for alternative fats and oils and some appetite for sweeteners as well as alt protein with proven business models... Watch now
This weekâs round up features stories on Davidâs Epogee acquisition which faces an antitrust lawsuit, Hersheyâs flavor-forward launches and the impact of SNAP restrictions on better-for-you soda and candy... Watch now
CPG startups seeking shelf space at major retailers should collaborate with them to ensure the product and packaging resonates with shoppers... Watch now
The next phase of plant-based innovation must go beyond any one hero product, delivering category-specific solutions that balance nutrition, clean labels, sensory appeal and transparent communication.... Read more
Protein bar brand David is hitting the ground running since its launch last September, generating $1 million in sales in its first week, and projecting $140 million in revenue for its first full year... Read more
With consumer skepticism around ingredient transparency, faltering retail momentum and backlash from the meat industry, the company finds itself at a crossroads â one it is determined to navigate with what CEO Ethan Brown calls âradical transparency.â... Read more
Between the return of weight-loss culture, fueled in part by the rise of GLP-1s, and the critical eye of social media perpetuating unrealistic beauty standards with filters, Gen Z is under pressure to look a certain way, which is influencing their relationship with food... Read more
Unexpected partnerships can turbo-charge innovation and expand companiesâ visibility, market penetration and sales â but only if stakeholders establish shared goals, values and expectations... Read more
As digital natives, Gen Z consumers are easily influenced by social media and often take a tech-savvy approach to discovering and buying from stores and brands that match their value and offer savings. But what else do we know about the next generation of shoppers born between 1997 and 2012? And how can food retailers, manufacturers and markers earn their business and loyalty?... Read more
Hydration Done Right: Unlock the next wave of fortified drinks. This webinar breaks down mineral fortification and flavour balance, showing how electrolytes, citrates and gluconates boost hydration while keeping taste clean.
We will uncover why users discontinue their GLP-1 regiment, how Kerryâs BC30 helps support the GLP-1 journey, and how brands can step in with solutions that could make a difference.
