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Unlock Consumers’ Evolving Plant-Based Preferences
Unlock Consumers’ Evolving Plant-Based Preferences
Explore IFF’s Greenfield Virtual Festival to uncover the secret to transforming plant-based diets from occasional meal or drink into daily habits. Interact with our metahumans consumers to learn what consumers really crave in the plant-based space... click here
MANUFACTURERS
KeHE VP: ‘Millennials are trading values for value’
Price-conscious consumers are gravitating to brands with clear value propositions — including private-label — as companies offer products that tap into permissible indulgence and functional trends at affordable price points, Ari Goldsmith, VP of marketing and digital media at KeHE, told FoodNavigator-USA during KeHE’s Holiday Show in Chicago.... Read more
The EVERY Co., Landish introduce animal-free protein mixes for coffee, matcha
Under the new brand FERMY, American biotech startup The EVERY Co. and Canadian vegan functional beverage and supplement business Landish launched protein and adaptogen-infused coffee enhancer and matcha latte mixes today.... Read more
 Issei Mochi Gummies celebrates Japanese heritage with better-for-you indulgences
Better-for-you candy company Issei Mochi Gummies is bolstering its retail footprint with recent launches into Albertsons and Walmart stores nationwide, as it finds an opportunity to provide an alternative to the gelatin- or pectin-based products on the market today, brand CEO Mika Shino told FoodNavigator-USA in a Startup Spotlight interview.... Watch now
 USDA: ‘We have got to make big bets’ on nutrition security, climate change & equity solutions
Through a global challenge offering up to $2 million in prize funding announced this week, the US Department of Agriculture and the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) want to place “big bets” on high-risk, but high-reward innovations that tackle three of the most significant and stubborn challenges facing society: nutrition security, climate change and equity.... Watch now
Seed to Surf sails on to Whole Foods shelves with vegan tinned seafood
Canadian-based vegan seafood brand Seed to Surf is debuting its tinned fish product at more than 150 US Whole Foods Markets after completing the retailer’s Local and Emerging Accelerator Program (LEAP), and is teeing innovation in the soup category, company CEO and founder Alex Bergquist told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
 [Podcast] Founders’ Fundamentals: Iced tea vet Seth Goldman discusses brand-building basics
Food and beverage brands should focus on the fundamentals of growing slowly and strategically to set up long-term success while also complementing a founder's vision with a team of experts with diverse skillsets, Seth Goldman, co-founder and chief change officer at Eat the Change, shared in the first episode of FoodNavigator-USA’s Founders’ Fundamentals podcast.... Listen now
USDA pushes forward label updates for cultured-meat, uncured claims, Nutrition Facts
USDA is working through a backlog of much-needed updates to labels for meat and poultry, and anticipates publishing this year or early next several proposed rules, including for uncured and cultivated products, according to an agency official.... Read more
Ultra-processed food kills, says WHO
The World Health Organization is linking ultra-processed food, alcohol, tobacco, and fossil fuel industries to millions of deaths in Europe every year.... Read more
From Shark Tank to social media: How a puffcorn disruptor has gone from startup to a $10m brand in just four years
While homegrown startups frequently use ABC’s investment reality series to springboard their brand, Like Air Snacks already had a solid retail presence and was pulling in more than $5m in sales. So, what did its appearance on Shark Tank really achieve? And how is social media helping it soar?... Read more
Frank Yiannas: FDA’s reorganization to create Human Foods Program is only a ‘first step’ to enhanced safety
Congressional approval late last month of FDA’s proposed reorganization to create a Human Foods Program that operates under a single leader, brings the agency one step closer to the end of a long, and at times arduous, process of self-reflection, prioritization and negotiation.... Read more
‘The right product at the right time:’ How demos, digital couponing drive velocities
In-store product demos and digital couponing can help brands vying for retail distribution by boosting sales and velocities, Luke Abbott, founder and CEO of VDriven Consulting, explained during an International Dairy Deli Bakery Association webinar.... Read more
How should food businesses operate in areas of conflict?
Many key commodities in the food industry are sourced from conflict areas. What role can a social enterprise play in helping businesses operate in these areas without exacerbating harm?... Read more
JUST Egg introduces new formulation on the heels of breakfast burrito launch
JUST Egg enhances its plant-based egg formula with JUST Egg v5 for wider culinary applications, while solidifying its breakfast category presence with the Breakfast Burrito launch last month.... Read more
EQUII’s complete-protein bread hits Hy-Vee shelves, as brand tees up further staples innovation
Venture-backed bread company EQUII is launching in 88 Midwest Hy-Vee stores — more than doubling its retail footprint — as it demonstrates the potential of fermentation to create better-for-you versions of classic pantry staples, brand Co-founder and Co-CEO Monica Bhatia told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
Aye Carumba! Butterfinger partners with The Simpsons again to celebrate 100 years
The iconic chocolate brand Butterfinger is celebrating its centennial by reviving its partnership with The Simpsons, as it finds new ways to tap into pop culture through video gaming and seasonal products to stay relevant among consumers of all ages, VP of Marketing for Ferrero Neal Finkler told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
Milk made from black-eyed peas? New alt dairy overshadows competitors on protein
A new base for alternative dairy has been developed with protein content front-of-mind.... Read more
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SUPPLIERS
Flashfood releases 2023 impact report, highlighting Meijer SNAP EBT success story
Flashfood diverted 37 million pounds of food from landfills and saved consumers more than $93 million on food, including $13 million in fresh produces, the technology provider said in its recently published 2023 impact report.... Read more
Farm to fork: Riverence Provisions’ pivot to packaged foods
Land-based premium trout producer Riverence Provision touts its responsible farming practices to stand out among the competition in grocery stores, where it launched a selection of frozen fish and dips after pandemic-related challenges disrupted its food service business.... Read more
UPCOMING EDITORIAL WEBINARS
Elevating healthy snacking: Meeting demand for function, flavor, format
From the emergence of Ozempic companions to functional bars, chips and mixes, healthy snack manufacturers are delivering the most nutritional bang for their caloric bucks. In this FoodNavigator-USA webinar, we explore how brands are adapting to changing eating patterns, what consumers now expect from their...
10-Jul-2024
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Decarbonising Supply Chains at the Source
Food majors are under increasing pressure to stamp out irresponsible practices from ingredient supply chains. But voluntary measures have only got the sector so far, and policymakers are stepping in. While Europe races to comply with incoming regulations, rising global temperatures are plaguing production of...
24-Sep-2024
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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 it’s not just agtech promising to deliver; food waste and upcycling are also on food makers’...
25-Sep-2024
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New Tech and Novel Ingredients for a Sustainable Future
Technological innovations, including those tackling packaging waste, promise to move the needle on carbon emissions. So do novel ingredients too, which have the power to significantly improve the sustainability of everyday products. But not all innovations are on the market, and tight investor budgets could...
26-Sep-2024
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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
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Unpacking the Impact: What State Color and Food Additive Bans Mean for Your Products
California’s 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
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The easy path to “dry” cleaning & sanitization
Mitigating residual moisture is an ever-present food safety and quality goal in any food processing environment. Yet there’s a Catch-22: Most conventional cleaning & sanitization protocols involve large amounts of water, leaving residual moisture that feeds—rather than fights—food safety and quality risks. These risks compound...
25-Apr-2024
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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 “labeling” 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
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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
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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, Incredo®, a global food-tech powerhouse and the creators of Incredo® Sugar, and Melissa Tisoncik, R&D Vice President, Blommer Chocolate, the...
27-Mar-2024
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MARKETS
Is zero-calorie sweetener xylitol bad for the heart?
Another sweetener has come under fire from researchers, and industry is pushing back.... Read more
French cultivated meat start-up seeks approval in UK, rather than EU
French cultivated meat company Vital Meat has submitted a novel foods application in the UK. What makes the UK application different from Singapore and, more importantly, from the EU?... Read more
Do consumers believe ‘better-for-you’ marketing on snacks?
The wellness industry is booming, with health and fitness trends becoming popular amongst consumers and profitable for brands. But do consumers trust the ‘better-for-you’ marketing printed on the products they buy?... Read more
Why do consumers trust – and distrust – meat alternatives?
As a new industry, consumer trust in meat alternatives is vital. Yet consumers trust, and distrust, different meat alternatives for different reasons.... Read more
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