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News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology

31-May-2024

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âSwicyâ flavors take the spotlight in ad campaigns

Sweet and spicy (swicy) play into consumersâ ongoing pursuit of diverse, globally inspired taste experiences, and are reflected in recent brand ad campaigns.... Read more

Spate brings the speed of machine intelligence to trendspotting in food, beverage

Two former Google researchers, who helped write the algorithm for trendspotting using queries from the search engine, are using their knowhow to empower product developers to create the must-have meals and breakout beverages of the future with the expansion of their machine intelligence platform Spate into the food and beverage industry.... Watch now

General Mills doubles down on branding to offset delay in volume recovery across CPG

Full volume recovery for packaged food could take upwards of 18 months as consumers struggle to adjust to higher prices due to inflation â requiring CPG companies to be more flexible and reinvest in their brands as they did during the pandemic, and forcing shareholders to practice patience, warned General Mills CEO Jeff Harmening.... Read more

Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: Spate leverages machine intelligence to identify, separate emerging trends from fads

Today's niche diets, social media blips and internet search spikes could be tomorrow's must-have functional ingredients, breakout snacks or new kitchen staples -- the trick is spotting them early and knowing whether they represent long-term trends or short-term fads and how best to position a launch or brand to capitalize on consumer demand.... Listen now

Insights from a solopreneur: How bayjooâs founder navigates the RTD landscape

While bayjooâs founder Ana Bautista Lee embarked on the solopreneur path to bring bayjoo, a traditional Caribbean beverage, to the United States, she relies on a vast network of other founders and experts to help her navigate the competitive and complex ready-to-drink (RTD) landscape in this episode of Startup Spotlight.... Watch now

Sweet Lorenâs expands portfolio with gluten-free puff pastry, pizza, pie doughs

Better-for-you snack brand Sweet Lorenâs is expanding its product portfolio with a series of ready-to-use pizza, pastry and pie doughs as the company taps into demands for clean-label treats and ready-to-use foods, company CEO and Founder Loren Castle told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more

Smart Sweets unveils new formula across portfolio at Sweets & Snacks

Better-for-you gummy maker, Smart Sweets, launched its new and improved formula across its portfolio, including five new SKUs, catering to consumers seeking healthier candy for nearly any type of occasion, Katrina Hahn, Smart Sweetsâ co-CEO, told FoodNavigator-USA during the Sweets & Snacks Expo.... Read more

Cibo Vita stays ahead in âsmart snackingâ with scientific backing, cutting-edge tech

A self-declared leader in the âsmart snacking movement,â Cibo Vita stays ahead of the competition in an increasing saturated category by developing products with âmore scientific backing,â adding functional benefits to popular categories without them and prioritizing taste and convenience, company leaders told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more

CVSâs expanded, rebranded private label snack line blends functional, fun & flavor

CVS is putting the âfunâ in functional food with the launch of more than 40 snacks, beverages and grocery items with trendy flavors and ingredients consumers want, including probiotics, fiber, protein and superfoods like turmeric and goji berries under the new store brand Well Market.... Read more

How Mariani Packing Co. aligns with healthy snacking trend, launches two products

Mariani Packing Co.âs portfolio of dried fruits aligns with the ever-expanding food as medicine movement where nutrition and functionality meet.... Read more

Mars-Wrigley appeals to Gen Z through product innovation, including gummies and peanut butter

Gen Z consumers prefer new snacking experiences "that are talking to them in an authentic way," Mike Gilroy, the Mars-Wrigleyâs VP of trade development and sponsorship, told FoodNavigator-USA at the Sweets & Snacks Expo earlier this month.... Read more

Front-of-pack nutrition labeling: What is the best design to identify âhealthyâ options?

Americans are more likely to choose the healthiest food when calories and dietary fiber are included along with nutrients-to-limit on the front of the package and when interpretive language â but not colors â provide extra context, according to research from the International Food Information Council (IFIC) published weeks before FDAâs self-imposed June deadline for proposing a rulemaking to standardize front-of-pack nutrition labels.... Read more

MondelÄz International fined by EU for anticompetitive practices

MondelÄz International has been found guilty by the EU of anticompetitive practices and given a fine. What was MondelÄz found to have done, and how did it damage competition?... Read more

How might FDAâs determination of tara flour as âunsafeâ impact the reputation of tara gum, which the agency underscores has a âwell establishedâ safety profile?

FDAâs determination that tara flour, a plant-based protein that could have sickened hundreds of people who consumed it in a Daily Harvest dish two years ago, is not Generally Recognized As Safe could have negative consequences for tara gum, a hydrocolloid that is safe and was determined GRAS by an expert panel.... Read more

Confectionery brands are blending pink lemonade into the latest launches

As consumers seek layered flavors that enhance their snacking experience, the sweet and tart notes of pink lemonade served as a popular confectionery trend during the Sweets & Snacks Expo.... Read more

Plant-Based 3.0 webinar: Tune in May 29 to discover what consumers want from meat alternatives, how to deliver on their taste, texture, appearance & nutrition demands

Nearly two-thirds of Americans are willing to swap meat for plant-based alternatives, and more than half have tried an alternative protein â but of those that have tried, nearly a quarter have not done so a second time, according to research cited by sponsors of FoodNavigator-USAâs free webinar May 29 at 11:30 CT, Plant-Based 3.0 Emerging from the trough of disillusionment.... Read more

What advances is AI making in bakery and snacks?

Hint: The evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) is less to do with glossy marketing campaigns and packaging visuals and more about uncovering the mystery of algorithms and getting a better handle on supply chain data.... Read more

RollinGreensâ plant-based bowls prioritize shelf-stable convenience

RollinGreens expands it plant-based meat portfolio with the launch of shelf-stable bowls featuring the companyâs flagship MâEAT and CHICâKen protein, Lindsey Cunningham, co-founder and CEO, told FoodNavigator-USA... Read more

Creating an inclusive food-as-medicine movement that respects consumers, communities, cultures

The food-as-medicine movement is gaining momentum across industries, as health and nutrition advocates attempt to reverse worsening obesity, heart disease and diabetes trends by providing accessible, nutritious and culturally relevant foods, experts shared at the Food as Medicine event in Chicago this week.... Read more

Why Bridor is accelerating in the US

A $200m investment is designed to make Viennese pastries and bread more accessible to Americans.... Read more

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SUPPLIERS

Preparing for food-dye bans: What CPG brands must know about reformulations ahead of mandates

As food additive bans roll out across numerous states, many CPG companies that rely on artificial dyes might need costly reformulations, while clean-label and natural ingredient trends might influence product changes well before regulatory mandates.... Read more

NewMoo aims to revitalize slumping alt-cheese market with animal-free casein

Israel-based food-tech company NewMoo emerged from stealth this week to address alternative cheese taste and texture challenges with animal-free casein, company Co-founder and CEO Daphna Miller told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more

Food-as-medicine case study: Ahold Delhaize USA shares multi-discipline approach for successful programs

Blending health, nutrition, merchandising and IT expertise, Ahold Delhaize USA launched numerous successful food-as-medicine programs as part of its overarching Foodcare strategy, a panel representing the grocery retailer or banner shared during a session at the Food as Medicine event in Chicago last week.Â ... Read more

Ashwagandha concerns branded pure âhorse s**tâ: On-trend herb thrives despite authority unease

While ashwagandha investment and innovation is surging, some European authorities are showing signs of safety concern, leading industry experts to criticize a spread of "complete misinformation" across the continent.... Read more

Eco-friendly food colouring: How one company is cutting carbon

The food industry is coming under increasing pressure to reduce its carbon footprint and find more sustainable ways to operate. Food colouring manufacturer Exberry tells us how it's cutting carbon intensity, and improving water efficiency, for greener production.... Read more

Sustainable alternative to palm oil developed through fermentation

With palm oilâs links to deforestation under increasing scrutiny, a new start-up is developing an alternative through fermentation - using side streams as feedstock.... Read more

Gelita launches Optibar for soft and sugar-free protein bars

Gelita has launched its new Optibar collagen blend to allow manufacturers to create "future-proof, next-generation" protein bars that are both soft and low sugar.... Read more

UPCOMING EDITORIAL WEBINARS

Eco-friendly Production from Farm to Fork

Ensuring sustainable nutrition from farm to fork requires significant change. In a bid to champion resource efficiency, the agricultural sector is rethinking farming practices for the 21st century. And itâs not just agtech promising to deliver; food waste and upcycling are also on food makersâ...

25-Sep-2024

ON-DEMAND WEBINARS

Plant-based 3.0: Emerging from the trough of disillusionment

After a challenging few years in which falling sales and units dragged plant-based protein into the trough of disillusionment, stakeholders are looking for a way up the other side of the Gartner Hype Cycle where the promise of full integration, success and fulfillment await and...

29-May-2024

Unpacking the Impact: What State Color and Food Additive Bans Mean for Your Products

Californiaâs adoption of AB 418 to prohibit Brominated Vegetable Oil, Potassium Bromate, Propylparaben and Red Dye 3 has led other U.S. states to follow with their own proposals for color and food additive bans. This growing patchwork of state and federal regulations will create significant...

23-May-2024

The easy path to âdryâ cleaning & sanitization

Mitigating residual moisture is an ever-present food safety and quality goal in any food processing environment. Yet thereâs a Catch-22: Most conventional cleaning & sanitization protocols involve large amounts of water, leaving residual moisture that feedsârather than fightsâfood safety and quality risks. These risks compound...

25-Apr-2024

From Labeling to Leading: A Cost-Effective Approach for Empowering Innovation

Food and Beverage companies need better food labeling solutions. Beyond that, most in the industry understand that âlabelingâ starts at the beginning, not the end of the process. Explore a digital platform that revolutionizes collaboration and automates critical aspects of the New Product Development process...

18-Apr-2024

Real-time Brix monitoring - the secret ingredient your process needs for quality and efficiency

Scaling to meet the need of the rapidly growing global population while providing functional, nutritious, and diverse cuisine requires process optimization that goes beyond getting the maximum amount of product out the door. Join Vaisala for an upcoming webinar to learn why inline brix measurements...

11-Apr-2024

Sweet Solutions: Exploring the Future of Sugar Reduction

Eager to reduce the sugar in your products by up to 50%? Don't miss out on an engaging discussion with Dr. David Tsivion, CO-CEO & CTO, IncredoÂ®, a global food-tech powerhouse and the creators of IncredoÂ® Sugar, and Melissa Tisoncik, R&D Vice President, Blommer Chocolate, the...

27-Mar-2024

MARKETS

'A totally new world of retail:â NIQ unpacks how omnichannel shopping is evolving

CPG brands are retooling its marketing strategies as younger consumers shift more of their spending to social-media platforms like TikTok, Kenny Juskowiak, managing director of emerging brands for NIQ, shared during a recent webinar.... Read more

Has the plant-based trend peaked?

The plant-based trend has been on the up and up in recent years. But has it finally peaked and, if yes, can the plant-based industry do anything to prevent a decline?... Read more

Trend spotting: Holistic hydration a hit across demographics

'Holistic hydration' and 'hydration+' appeared as popular concepts across the Vitafoods tradeshow in Geneva earlier this month, with Arla Foods Ingredients and PharmaLinea offering dynamic options.... Watch now

Consumers are âoverwhelmedâ by âconfusingâ gut health marketing, Danone finds

The maker of Activia tells us what matters most when it comes to effectively communicating information about gut well-being to consumers.... Read more

How can brands become more than a trending flavor?

Confectionery and snack brands can stay head of the curve by offering layered flavors and textures inspired from other food and beverage categories, tapping into nostalgic tastes and international cuisines that consumers gravitate towards, Alice Mintz, director of solution architecture at SPINS told FoodNavigator-USA during the Sweets & Snacks Expo.... Watch now

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