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News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology12-Jan-2024
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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 Oatly’s 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 category’s 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 ‘milkiest’ 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, brand’s 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 PepsiCo’s 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 Dietetics’ Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo last fall.... Read more
Eat Meati’s 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 Yum’s Zero Sugar Honey Substitute, made of monk fruit, allulose and tapioca fiber blend, reigns as the brand’s 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 ‘best’ claims puffery versus misleading? NAD weighs in on case brought against Old Trapper by Link Snacks
Whether advertising something as “best” is protected as puffery or requires substantiation depends on the context and whether the claims are presented “monadically” 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 ‘tumultuous year for plant-based’ 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 Company’s partnership strategy to expand presence in retail and foodservice
With a mission to expand access to nutritious food worldwide, The EVERY Company’s CEO, Arturo Elizondo explained to FoodNavigator-USA how its B2C partnerships allows for its products to appear “more broadly” 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
Tea’s 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 don’t 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 manufacturers’ demands?... Read more
What’s 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: ‘The pace of the shift back to normal consumer behavior has been slower than we initially expected’
Conagra Brands no longer expects a modest increase in organic net sales in fiscal year 2024 – 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 “slower pace of volume recovery” 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 Co’s strategy to diversify its portfolio in response to shifting consumer preferences – particularly the new fringe generation – 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 Connect’s 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 “new frontier” in nutrition
With the rising popularity of personalized nutrition plans, AHARA’s 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 today’s 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
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
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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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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