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01-Sep-2023

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MANUFACTURERS

Campbell Soup Co. will not âchase volume â¦ to the bottomâ with promotions, preferring to wait out âtransitoryâ factors temporarily dampening sales, share

Campbell Soup Co. will not indulge in a race to the bottom to secure additional volume share by leaning on âdysfunctional promotionsâ in 2024 despite what it anticipates will be a sluggish start to the fiscal year as the company laps âtransitoryâ factors that bolstered comps in fiscal 2023, according to executives.... Read more

Tillamook leans into cheesy, premium brand positioning to grow into frozen entree segement

Dairy producer co-op Tillamook County Creamery Association is taking its premium and cheesy message to the frozen food aisle, adding mac and cheese and pizzas offerings, as the company continues to explore opportunities to expand its presence geographically and throughout the grocery store, the organizationâs senior director of category growth, Stephanie Carson, told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more

Melt&Marble creates animal-free fats to help close taste gap between alternative, animal proteins

To help close the taste-gap between alternative proteins and their animal-based counterparts, food-tech startup Melt&Marble is expanding and improving the selection and performance of available animal-free fats, which it says ultimately will help the struggling plant-based meat segment regain recently lost sales and consumer confidence.... Read more

NutriLeadsâ upcycled carrot prebiotic fiber BeniCaros delivers functional benefits without formulation headaches, side effects common with competing ingredients

Consumers looking for functional benefits ranging from gut health and immunity support to general well-being increasingly are drawn to products with prebiotics â but formulation challenges related to most prebioticsâ bulk and negative side-effects, including bloating, are turnoffs for shoppers and manufacturers alike.... Read more

DAVIDsTEA delivers flavor-and-function-forward teas

DAVIDsTEA is growing its loose tea portfolio with more adaptogen-forward blends that promote a wide range of health attributes like relaxation, sleep, energy and more.... Read more

Machu Picchu wants to clean up energy drinks from ingredients to marketing for broader appeal

Energy drink newcomer Machu Pichuâs dual marketing message of finding balance and connecting to nature and community sets it apart in a category that heavily promotes extremes and individual gains, as does its organic flavor technology and natural caffeine compared to the artificial flavors and synthetic caffeine favored by much of the competition.... Read more

Aura Bora grows into conventional channel with help of botanical interest, multipacks

Natural sparkling water brand Aura Bora is taking its premium, culinary-inspired sparkling beverages beyond natural channels as more consumers demand botanical-infused drinks, brand CEO Paul Voge told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more

Egglifeâs retail expansion and new flavor focuses on âdisrupting flour-based food productsâ

With Egglife's egg white wrap's recent expansion in 2000 ALDI stores, which features its new Garden Salsa flavor, the company intends to disrupt âlegacy flour-based food productsâ¦with delicious and nutritious alternatives,â Andrea Schwenk, CMO, Egglife Foods told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more

Indoor farming brand Plenty doubles retail distribution, breaks ground on strawberry facility

Indoor farming company Plenty is expanding its distribution in California to all Whole Foods Market and Gelsonâs Markets stores, doubling its retail presence, as it starts work on its Richmond, Va., strawberry farm in partnership with Driscollâs, the companyâs SVP of commercial Dana Worth told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more

Parents increasingly worried about grocery prices as back-to-school season begins

As students return to the classroom, families are adjusting their grocery lists, budgets and how they shop to accommodate busier schedules, changes in where and when children eat and additional expenses associated with back-to-school, according to new research from FMI â The Food Industry Association.... Read more

JM Smucker drops select prices, builds promotions & advertising as coffee costs fall

JM Smucker is pulling back on prices for select brands while becoming more âsurgicalâ about increases for others and investing in more promotions to drive growth by offering consumers some financial relief despite ongoing inflation and no competitive pressure to close gaps.... Read more

From a women-owned VC to frozen dough: General Millsâ makes substantial investments to support the next wave of innovations

The Pillsbury maker is making a significant investment in its frozen dough plant in Joplin, Missouri, to meet increased demand for product innovation from foodservice customers, while its venture arm 301 Inc was among the raft of investors to support Supply Change Capital, which it claims, represents the future of food and the venture industry.... Read more

Hungryroot's personalized grocery service hits $182 million in revenue

Hungryroot's transition to an AI-driven, personalized grocery and recipe service has resulted in a 67% YoY revenue growth to $182 million in 1H 2023, Alex Weinstein, chief digital officer, Hungryroot, told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more

Nissin Foods goes to the flavor extreme with chili-infused Geki noodle launch

Just in time for its 65th anniversary, Nissin Foods is going to the flavors extreme with its new Geki line of chili-infused noodles, as the company readies for more product innovation, the companyâs senior VP of marketing, Priscila Stanton, told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more

USDA modernizes oversight of child nutrition programs, including school meals

USDA is taking a less is more approach when it comes to ensuring school meals are properly administered and managed by backing off the frequency of reviews and streamlining monitoring requirements, according to a final rule on program integrity published last week.... Read more

Pass the Twinkie: Ownership of Hostess may be on the move again

Hostess Brands Inc is purportedly exploring a sale after fielding takeover interest from major snack producers, including PepsiCo, Mondelez, General Mills and Hershey.... Read more

Yaza spreads the word about labneh with brand launch

Tapping into the demand for snacking occasions and culturally inspired foods, food brand Yaza launched in the US last week, as it prepares to spread the word of labneh to a wider audience, Christian Karim Khalil told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more

Planting Hope acquires Argo Tea, focuses on reaching Gen Z and Gen Alpha consumers

Foodtech company, Planting Hope plans to reach Gen Z and Gen Alpha with its recent acquisition of a portion of Argo Teaâs assets, Julia Stamberger, CEO & Co-Founder, Planting Hope, told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more

Hershey, Warner Bros. launch limited edition candies featuring the Wizarding World of Harry Potter

J.K. Rowlingâs beloved series branched out into movies, theme park rides, retail and virtual reality experience for a value of $15 billionâand now is expanding its foothold in confections by adding limited edition Harry Potter-themed Hershey's Milk Chocolate KISSES candiesa and its Milk Chocolate bars through a recent Hershey partnership.... Read more

WILDE Protein Chips expand its retail distribution and production, launching new flavor

From its initial beginnings as a meat-based protein snack bar, WILDE quickly pivoted into the chip category where the brand saw demand for its flavored chicken-based protein chips in Whole Foods, Sprouts and Costco with a recent expansion into Target and Walmart this year, Jason Wright, CEO/founder, WILDE told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more

How alt protein makers can get started with life cycle assessments to assess sustainability impact

As food and beverage CPG companies of all sizes look to support sustainable business practices, lifecycle assessments (LCAs) are becoming a crucial aspect of backing up product claims and ensuring that a company is meeting its environmental, sustainability, and governance (ESG) goals, especially those operating in the alternative protein space, as shared in a Good Food Institute (GFI) Webinar.... Read more

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SUPPLIERS

Discount grocers go head-to-head: How Aldi, Lidl are vying for consumersâ baskets

Discount grocers Aldi and Lidl are capitalizing on demand for budget-friendly groceries and growing their brands as the two German-owned grocers prepare for fiercer competition in the years ahead, Erich Kahner, director of competitive strategy and insights at Dunnhumby, told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more

DSM-Firmenich discusses opportunities, formulation challenges of working with adaptogens

CPG brands innovating with botanicals and adaptogens to meet consumer demand for functional foods and beverages to improve their moods, alertness, and other areas of their lives, must overcome formulation challenges, two DSM-Firmenich representatives told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more

James Bradley announced as Revol Greensâ CFO

Revol Greens announces its new chief financial officer, James Bradley, who will help shape the companyâs expansion within the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) lettuce and greens category, including its recent launch of the Temple, Texas facility.... Read more

UPCOMING EDITORIAL WEBINARS

Functional beverages AM to PM: From energy and focus to clarity and calm

From meal replacements to adaptogen-infused sodas, the beverage category is a hotbed of functional innovation, as consumers demand products to support their health and lifestyle at all hours of the day. So, what are the trends, formats, and ingredients driving this functional evolution? Find out...

20-Sep-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

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 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 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

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

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

ON-DEMAND WEBINARS

A guide to healthy indulgence: New tips for tailored sweet taste

Join Ingredion for a practical conversation on how food and beverage brands are letting consumers eat cake AND feel good about their indulgent choices too.

15-Aug-2023

Raising the Snack Bar: Exploring Growth Drivers, Innovations and Consumer Cravings

From high-fat, moderate protein, ultra-low carb bars targeting keto fans, to the next generation of refrigerated bars, we explore whatâs happening in the snack bar space, which functional ingredients are trending, what consumers are looking for on the Nutrition Facts panel and ingredients list, and...

26-Jul-2023

Cracking Plant-Based Dairy Challenges with Potato

Donât let the idea of creating tasty plant-based dairy products intimidate you! Replacing animal - for plant-based ingredients can seem like a difficult challenge, but trust us when we say thereâs a great substitute for pretty much everything nowadays. Discover the versatility of potatoes as...

13-Jun-2023

MARKETS

In the Loop: TerraCycle revamps reusability to eliminate single use packaging

Loop, a division of TerraCycle, is adapting traditional reusability models to modern consumption habits. The aim is to eliminate the concept of waste, Clemence Schmid, general manager, Loop Global, tells FoodNavigator.... Read more

A âpioneeringâ process for spent cell culture media: Rejuvenation tech expected to bring down price of cultivated meat

Bioprocessing company CellRev has signed a joint development agreement with fluid management-focused Saint-Gobain Life Sciences to rejuvenate spent cell culture media for the cultivated meat sector.... Read more

Carbonated soda market goes with its gut in responding to consumer demands

In an effort to reduce their sugar intake, many consumers are shaking up how they drink soda, opting for lower or no-sugar options with key functional benefits like gut health over the traditional sugary sodas, Salomi Naik, head of innovation at Ai Palette, shared in a webinar.... Read more

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