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News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology

12-Jan-2024

MANUFACTURERS

Chilau Foods turns to crowdfunding to expand distributiont, cracks lid on packaging innovation

Southern-inspired stew and flavor-base company Chilau Foods launhed Wefunder crowdfunding campaign to fuel its retail expansion, as the company leverages packaging innovation to create a more accessible product, company founder Michael Anderson told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more

Can Oatly reinvigorate slowing oatmilk category sales with launch unsweetened, clean-label options?

Oatmilk pioneer Oatlyâs new Unsweetened Oatmilk and Super Basic Oatmilk, which launched this week, respond to rising consumer concerns about plant-based milks, including their nutritional value and, for some, long lists of unfamiliar ingredients, which are taking a toll on the overall categoryâs sales and volumes.... Read more

Egg prices jump as avian flu spreads, pushing up overall food prices, CPI reveals

The Consumer Price Index released today shows the price of eggs is climbing again as producers scramble to contain a highly contagious outbreak of avian flu that the US Department of Agriculture estimates has infected more than 50 flocks in the last 30 days.... Read more

US sugar taxes cut sugary beverage purchases by 33% across five key cities

Sugar taxes in Boulder, Colorado; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Oakland, California; San Francisco, California; and Seattle, Washington were associated with a 33% reduction in purchases by volume, according to a study published this month.... Read more

Planet Oat releases âmilkiestâ product yet with Barista Lovers, oat milk starts 'treading water'

Planet Oat is responding to consumer demands for multi-purpose products with the release of its non-dairy Barista Lovers products, as the company focuses on innovation to spur growth in the stalled plant-based market, brandâs senior VP of marketing, Chris Ross, told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more

PepsiCo sees snacking potential in chickpeas that check health, sustainability trends

Chickpeas could take a more prominent role in PepsiCoâs snack portfolio given rising consumer interest in the legume, its environmental sustainability attributes and its versatility stemming from its mild flavor and diverse texture applications, according to company representatives at the Academy of Nutrition and Dieteticsâ Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo last fall.... Read more

Eat Meatiâs expansion into Target bucks retailer trend to downsize alternative proteins

At a time when many retailers are cutting back on the assortment and number of plant-based proteins they stock, fungi-based newcomer Meati continues to gain retail shelf space with the launch of four of its whole-cut MushroomRoot cutlets and steaks in select Super Target stores nationwide, announced today.... Read more

King Arthur Baking Company launches new accelerator programme to champion bakers and entrepreneurs of colour

King Arthur Baking Company has partnered with Project Potluck to launch Baking Pitchfest 2024 to foster greater inclusivity, equitable opportunity and creativity in the baking world.... Read more

Wholesome Yum focuses on zero-sugar honey, expands flavor portfolio

Wholesome Yumâs Zero Sugar Honey Substitute, made of monk fruit, allulose and tapioca fiber blend, reigns as the brandâs most popular product since its launch two years ago to fill in gap of zero-sugar honey products in the market, Maya Krampf, founder, told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more

When are âbestâ claims puffery versus misleading? NAD weighs in on case brought against Old Trapper by Link Snacks

Whether advertising something as âbestâ is protected as puffery or requires substantiation depends on the context and whether the claims are presented âmonadicallyâ or are comparative or quantifiable, according to an advertising watchdog that reviewed a case brought against meat snack maker Old Trapper Smoked Products by competitor Link Snacks.... Read more

Alpha Foods responds to âtumultuous year for plant-basedâ with Chicken Run partnership, focus on profitability

Alpha Foods is shrugging off a challenging year for the plant-based meat market, as it expects to receive a boost with the help of a recent licensed partnership with the creators of the Chicken Run film franchise, Shingly Lee, director of marketing for Alpha Foods, told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more

The EVERY Companyâs partnership strategy to expand presence in retail and foodservice

With a mission to expand access to nutritious food worldwide, The EVERY Companyâs CEO, Arturo Elizondo explained to FoodNavigator-USA how its B2C partnerships allows for its products to appear âmore broadlyâ in the market, from retail products to food service.... Read more

Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: Tea sales rise, but volume flattens as brands explore how to boost consumption

Teaâs inherent functional benefits, positive sustainability messaging and diverse usage occasions, formats and flavor profiles should make it a shoe-in for US consumers searching for healthier options that donât compromise taste or convenience, and yet it is often overshadowed by other beverage categories, revealing opportunities for brands to better communicate the value proposition of and stories behind their products.... Listen now

Final tariffs on tin mill steel determined for Canada, Germany, China and Korea

The US Commerce Department on Friday confirmed a preliminary determination to impose anti-dumping and countervailing duties on tin mill products from Canda, Germany and China, and added Korea to the list after corrections were submitted by one Korean company that confirmed a final finding of dumping.... Read more

Carrefour stops selling PepsiCo products over price increases

European supermarket giant Carrefour has stopped selling PepsiCo products in France, Belgium, Italy and Spain: citing 'unacceptable' price increases from the American drinks and snacks giant.... Read more

How ingredients suppliers manage global struggles: From disrupted supply chains to cost-of-living pressures

As we leave behind a troublesome 2023, we reflect on some of the unforeseen challenges faced by ingredients companies. From supply chain disruptions to cost-of-living pressures, how have suppliers changed tact to meet manufacturersâ demands?... Read more

Whatâs stirring this Dry January? Canned mocktails, extra hoppy beverages, functional drinks

Non-alcoholic beverages continue to gain a foothold, cutting into the overall alcohol market, as brands like Longbottom, HOP WTR, and hiyo tap into consumer demands for quality, functionality, and health.... Read more

Conagra cuts fiscal outlook: âThe pace of the shift back to normal consumer behavior has been slower than we initially expectedâ

Conagra Brands no longer expects a modest increase in organic net sales in fiscal year 2024 â rather it is bracing for a 1-2% decline over last year along with tighter margins and a lower earnings per share due to a âslower pace of volume recoveryâ than expected.... Read more

Targeting the Zillennial: WK Kellogg Co debuts new better-for-you vegan cereal brand

The introduction of Eat Your Mouth Off aligns with WK Kellogg Coâs strategy to diversify its portfolio in response to shifting consumer preferences â particularly the new fringe generation â towards plant-based, but still protein-heavy, better-for-you options.... Read more

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MARKETS

NourishedRx joins ProHealth Connect network, expanding food and nutrition access for 17 million individuals

A partnership between digital health and nutrition company NourishedRx and healthcare fintech platform ProHealth Connect will provide additional personalized choices, including home-delivered food and nutritional support services, for 46 payers within ProHealth Connectâs network.... Read more

From tuna to plant-based fish, how brands are expanding the canned fish category

Poised to grow to $50.47bn by 2030, the global canned seafood market is driven by consumer demand for nutrient-rich foods, like protein and fatty acids, and longer shelf-life, per Grandview Research data. Notably, canned tuna, with its high nutritional value, leads the segment due to all-season availability and reasonable retail pricing.... Read more

Bottled water can contain thousands of particles of nanoplastics, research suggests

Microplastics, which research suggests could be harmful to human health, are well-known infiltrators of a wide variety of food and beverages. Now, researchers have found that nanoplastics, the even smaller offspring of microplastics, are present in stratospheric quantities in bottled water, unbeknownst to us until now.... Read more

Precision versus personalization: AHARA explores a ânew frontierâ in nutrition

With the rising popularity of personalized nutrition plans, AHARAâs app takes personalization one step further through precision nutrition, a combination of machine-learning, evidence-based nutrition science and an international advisory board to verify research, Dr. Melina Jampolis, co-founder and chief medical officer, explained to FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more

Vegetarian consumers feel left out in todayâs market, Ingredient Communications reports

Vegetarian consumers are increasingly dissatisfied with the food choices available to them, as 100% plant-based might have deterred some shoppers, according to research conducted by market research company SurveyGoo and commissioned by Ingredient Communications.... Read more

Q&A: Helaina founder talks reproducing breast milk proteins for mass consumption

The spark for biotech company Helaina hit founder Laura Katz on the New York City subway as she was listening to a podcast about black-market breast milk.... Read more

RegAsk streamlines regulatory compliance for CPG companies via AI

RegAskâs digital platform leverages AI to help food and beverage manufacturers remain compliant and competitive âin an ever-evolving regulatory environment,â Caroline Shleifer, CEO, told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more

ON-DEMAND WEBINARS

THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY: What does sustainable sourcing really mean?

Making sustainability claims and sharing progress on ESG goals â even when substantiated â 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

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 consumersâ eyes â regulators and class action attorneys also are scrutinizing the...

16-Nov-2023

FOOD AS MEDICINE: Meeting the evolving demand for âhealthyâ

How consumers define and access healthy food is heavily influenced by the nutritional information and products available to them â 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

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 â...

15-Nov-2023

FOOD-TECH IN FOCUS: Separating hype from reality

Industry stakeholders across the value chain are betting big on technology â from AI and increased automation to precision farming and environmentally controlled agriculture â but will it pay off? For example, indoor farming promises fresher food and shorter supply chains, but it faces significant...

14-Nov-2023

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 â but can it deliver? And are regulators, investors, and consumers ready?

14-Nov-2023

R&D

A cup of lab-grown Joe: researchers release proof of concept for cell-cultured coffee

Dr. Heiko Rischer and his team at VTT Technical Research of Finland published its cell-cultured coffee recipe, highlighting the opportunity to strengthen and reinforce the global coffee supply chain.... Read more

Researchers teach tech to taste in 'first step' towards accurate flavour modelling

Danish researchers and industry professionals design an algorithm to help personalise consumer purchases and optimise the retail environment.... Read more

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