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Mars purchases two US facilities, expands its snack portfolio
Global snack maker Mars expands its snack production with the purchase of a new $237m baking facility for Nature’s Bakery in Salt Lake City, Utah, and a Chicago-based Global Research and Development Hub that will focus on chocolate and nuts testing and manufacturing.... Read more
Grocery stores lose sales share to value-focused retailers as consumers continue to seek deals
Traditional grocery stores lost sales across categories to value-focused retailers in 2023 as most consumers sought deals to offset higher prices even as inflation steadily slowed over the year and many acclimated to prices and felt better about their financial situation, according to Circana data crunched by 210 Analytics.... Read more
 [Video] ELAVI's journey to Costco and reinvigorating its brand
Participating in Costco’s RoadShow and interacting directly with consumers to sample its gut-friendly, cashew dessert spreads gave WOC-founded startup ELAVI insights that would have “cost thousands of dollars” to acquire elsewhere, allowing it to make its brand more accessible, according to founders Michelle Razavi and Nikki Elliott.... Watch now
OTA embraces ‘magical’ co-CEO model to ‘take advantage of all the opportunities available to organic’
To expand organic’s market potential, reach and positive impact in the face of increased competition, consumer confusion and political pushback, the Organic Trade Association welcomes industry veteran Matt Dillon to its leadership team as co-CEO with Tom Chapman, who has led the trade group since April 2022.... Read more
HI-CHEW turns to DTC, pop-up experiences to engage Gen-Z consumers
Japanese candy brand HI-CHEW launched a direct-to-consumer (DTC) website as part of a broader strategy to appeal to Gen Z consumers, Joanne Hsu, senior brand marketing manager at Morinaga America, told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
Intelligentsia reformulates its RTD oat milk lattes without Oatly to lower costs, streamline its supply chain
Intelligentsia Coffee is replacing Oatly oat milk with a new formulation in its RTD lattes as a way to "improve supply chain logistics and lowering cost of production," while balancing its flavors and sensory profile, Bailey Manson, director of innovation, Intelligentsia Coffee, told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
UC Davis opens alt protein center to fill ‘the impending gap’ between meat demand, production
The University of California, Davis (UC Davis) is launching its Integrative Center for Alternative Meat and Protein (iCAMP) this week, as the center brings together various academic groups and industry stakeholders to advance alternative meat science and find ways to meet the increasing global demand for protein, center director David Block told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
Egglife Foods launches exclusive variety pack for Sam’s Club, expands club channel presence
Egglife launched exclusively at Sam's Club a two-flavor variety pack that feature its original and sweet cinnamon wraps -- a strategy that allows the brand to expand in the club channel and “drive trial with new consumers at Sam’s Club locations nationwide,” David Kroll, CEO, Egglife Foods, told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
Imagindairy receives GRAS nod from FDA, acquires industrial-scale precision fermentation lines
Israeli-based food-tech startup Imagindairy expects products made with its animal-free dairy protein to launch in the US within the year after it says it received from FDA a letter of no objection for the ingredient’s GRAS status and the subsequent acquisition of an industrial-scale production facility.... Read more
Pepsi rolls out rebrand globally: with new look that’s ‘unapologetically current and undeniably Pepsi’
Having unveiled a new logo and visual identity system in the US last year, Pepsi is now rolling out its new look globally in a bid to appeal to younger consumers and help ‘shake up the cola category’.... Read more
Kroger-Albertsons merger delayed following suit by Washington AG to block union
Kroger and Albertsons “remain committed” to merging their businesses, but they pushed back the anticipated closing date to as late as mid-August to give them time to address ongoing concerns from the Federal Trade Commission and several state Attorneys General, including Washington’s Bob Ferguson who sued yesterday to block the union.... Read more
 Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: From women’s health to guajillo peppers, Tastewise reveals food trends to watch in 2024
Once considered taboo and woefully underfunded in terms of research and product development, women’s health will continue to emerge as a major growth opportunity for food and beverage brands in 2024 as hormonal health and menopause rise to the top of the list of health claims fueling social discussions.... Listen now
Women's health, sustainability, promotions top SPINS CPG trends list for 2024
Market research company SPINS' annual CPG trends report shows that in 2024 focus and innovation will increase for women's health, sustainability will remain important but not be consumers' first purchase drive, and retailers and brands will focus on promotions and pricing cut strategies to attract value-minded consumers.... Read more
Kabrita USA latest to launch goat-milk infant formula, leans on science to educate parents on health benefits
Kabrita USA launches a goat-milk infant formula following a lengthy process to determine its whey protein concentrate and non-fat dry goat milk as generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for infants, the brand’s director of medical and scientific affairs Elieke Kearns told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
Chilau Foods turns to crowdfunding to expand distribution, cracks lid on packaging innovation
Southern-inspired stew and flavor-base company Chilau Foods launched 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
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Fiber Foods eyes global expansion for dried jackfruit ingredient with help of PeakBridge funding
Ingredient supplier Fiber Foods is taking its dried jack fruit ingredient to a more global audience with the help of recent funding from venture capital firm PeakBridge, as hybrid plant-based and animal-based meat products gain traction, company co-founder Ineke Aquarius told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
Brew Dr. taps into low-sugar demand with Sipjoy release, aims ‘to drive more of the core in 2024’
Kombucha brand Brew Dr. launches a low-sugar probiotic seltzer, Sipjoy, as the company continues to focus on its core business of fermented-tea beverages, at a time of increased consumer demand for gut health-focused products, brand CEO Dan Stangler told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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 –...
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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...
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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?
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USDA: 'We will need cellular agriculture' to reach climate, food innovation goals
Sustained government support and transparent scientific research, such as USDA’s landmark grant to Tufts University’s National Institute for Cellular Agriculture program, can energize cellular agriculture R&D and renew attention from the private sector, experts argue.... Read more
Diversified protein sourcing is on the 2024 agenda: What's the path to mainstream adoption?
While the alternative protein scene continues to pursue widespread uptake and acceptance, in 2024, expect to see new and evolving concepts, technologies and regulatory support to progress towards attaining resilient food systems.... Read more
Nuun and Orangetheory Fitness join forces in the name of hydration
Orangetheory Fitness recently announced Nuun Hydration, a Nestlé Health Science brand, as its preferred pro-active hydration partner.... Read more
 [Video] Investors ‘wake up’ to reality of food-tech investments, turn attention to sustainability
Food-tech investment is staging a comeback in 2024 as investors focus on sustainability, including plant-based meat technologies and companies, Nadav Berger, founder of venture capital (VC) firm PeakBridge, shared during the first part in a two-part video interview.... Watch now
My Drynuary: ‘Our customers are our main source of inspiration'
Canadian non-alcoholic beer Partake Brewing was launched in 2017: and now sells its brews across Canada and the US. Evan Cohen, President and Chief Commercial Officer, looks at the two markets in this series on innovators in the low/no alcohol industry.... Read more
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 Connect’s network.... Read more
Do consumers want to eat upcycled food?
Upcycling food is a good way of putting food to use that may otherwise have gone to waste. However, not all consumers will eat food that has been upcycled. A new study takes a broad look at 37 research articles on consumer acceptance, or lack thereof, of upcycled foods.... Read more
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