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Caramel-Free Dark Browns for Food, Beverage, Pet
Caramel-Free Dark Browns for Food, Beverage, Pet
Developers seeking to use natural brown colors to replace caramel, due to California’s Prop 65, or cocoa, facing unprecedented high prices, are in luck: clean label natural browns are more efficient and cost-effective than ever... click here
BRANDS & MANUFACTURERS
Conagra ‘nudges’ up snacks, frozen food volumes with merchandising, advertising & innovation
Conagra successfully boosted “meaningful” volume sales of key snacks and frozen foods in the past year despite “a challenging consumer environment,” in which shoppers gave a cold shoulder to some competitors, including PepsiCo, thanks in part to strategic merchandising, advertising and innovation, CEO Sean Connolly told investors yesterday during the company’s fourth quarter earnings call.... Read more
PepsiCo reveals finalists for 2024 Greenhouse Accelerator Program: Juntos Crecemos Edition
PepsiCo named the finalists for this year's Greenhouse Accelerator Program, featuring eight brands that create products inspired by Hispanic heritage and tap into consumer demands for better-for-you and functional foods and beverages.... Read more
 Bobabam built a devoted fan base with customizable at-home boba tea kits
Capitalizing on the boba tea boom during the pandemic, coupled with their love of the Taiwanese drink, Bobabam co-founders, Brian Khoddam, Ron Escopete and Bob Yau, leveraged their expertise in supply chain, foodservice, and data analysis to quickly launch the boba tea kits in retail in six to nine months.... Watch now
PepsiCo sees slowdown in US salty snack business, plans to ‘make disciplined commercial investments’
PepsiCo’s second quarter 2024 earnings released this morning, revealing new challenges to its Frito-Lay North America business, as company Chairman and CEO Ramon Laguarta vows to tap into consumer demand for zero-sugar and functional products and increase productivity initiatives and commercial investments to spur growth.... Read more
 Bread is back: Better-for-you, artisanal and take-and-bake options coax consumers to back to the bakery
Bread is back after being demonized for years as high in calories and carbs and low in nutrition, innovative bakers are bringing to market bagels, buns and brioches that are high in fiber, protein, healthy fat and, of course, flavor.... Watch now
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 Sweets’ co-CEO, told FoodNavigator-USA during the Sweets & Snacks Expo.... Read more
 Upcycled Certified helps drive sales of snacks, juices, ingredients double & triple digits
Upcycling would-be wasted food or side streams from manufacturing into nutritious and sustainable products for human consumption continues to gain traction with more companies calling out the claim and sales of Upcycled Certified products overall growing 39.9% year-over-year to $42 million in 2023 and units increasing 22% in the same period.... Watch now
 [Podcast] Founders’ Fundamentals: C.A. Fortune shares tips for selecting the perfect broker
Many CPG brands eager to grow their retail footprint often rely on the expertise of brokerage firms. However, finding the right partner can be a nuanced challenge that requires founders to have a detailed growth strategy down to specific channels and regions, as representatives from brokerage firm C.A. Fortune told FoodNavigator-USA during a recording of the Founders’ Fundamentals podcast.... Listen now
Egg advances: Mondelez on why Vietnam provided great opportunity for cage-free egg adoption
Mondelez has highlighted several of the key factors that needed to be in place for its adoption of cage-free eggs in its leading cake brand in Vietnam.... Read more
Leveraging culinary connections: Side Project Jerky focuses on small-batch jerky
Side Project Jerky, founded by Marcos Espinoza in 2012 as a testament to his connections in Philadelphia's culinary industry and his interest in the small-batch artisan movement, has expanded to six flavors with nationwide retail distribution in specialty stores, he shared with FoodNavigator-USA at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City.... Read more
Startup Pavilion at IFT FIRST showcases sustainable, better-for-you solutions
The Startup Pavilion at the Institute of Food Technologists’ annual Food Improved by Research Science and Technology (IFT FIRST) conference in Chicago this month will feature 100 food and tech businesses ranging from pre-seed to growth stage featuring cutting-edge solutions to some of the most pressing challenges facing the food system.... Read more
Cooking up diverse flavors and textures in the pasta category
Pasta is evolving to fit consumer preferences for convenient and accessible cooking at home, while creating improved taste, texture and packaging, according to category players showcasing at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City last month.... Read more
Seedlip founder debuts non-alc bitters brand seasn in the US, tees up further beverage innovation
Non-alcoholic bitters brand seasn is adding a dash of sophistication to mocktails and cocktails, as it enters the US market at a time when consumers are seeking better-for-you and premium beverages, Ben Branson, founder of Pollen Projects and Seedlip, told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
AeroFarms makes microgreens a kitchen staple with recipes that tap into ‘trends, not fads’
Vertical farming company AeroFarms is showing consumers how to use microgreens for all occasions through recipes that demonstrate the versatility of its vegetables beyond salads, Emily Gee, the company’s director of marketing and communications, shared at the recent Digital Food & Beverage event in Palm Springs, Calif.... Read more
 Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: Danone’s innovation strategy focuses on ‘big bets’ of protein, enhanced plant-based & the biome
In an era where money is tight for consumers and companies alike, and leeway for new products to fall short of expectations is even tighter, many CPG companies are rethinking their innovation investment strategy to make fewer but bigger bets – a strategy that is paying off for Danone.... Listen now
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SUPPLIERS
Could sugarcane super crop cut cost of sugar?
The cost of sugar has increased sharply in recent years. Now researchers believe gene editing could boost supplies. But how, and what does this mean for manufacturers?... Read more
How much progress has really been made on sustainable palm oil production?
As Ferrero is applauded for its efforts in sourcing sustainable palm oil, Greenpeace says the rest of the industry has a long way to go... Read more
Revyve cracks open vegan egg replacements with upcycled ingredient at IFT FIRST 2024
Netherlands-based foodtech company revyve will debut at IFT FIRST an egg-white replacement made from upcycled brewer’s yeast for use in plant-based meat that it says delivers similar texture and binding properties as conventional poultry eggs without additional starches, emulsifiers or binders.... Read more
Fooditive expands upcycled sweetener made from apples, pears to the US
Plant-based ingredient company Fooditive is helping US CPG companies develop better-for-you products with its Keto-Fructose, a sweetener that is similar to allulose and provides a fraction of the calories of sugar, company CEO Moayad Abushokhedim told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
GNT showcases rainbow of natural food-dye possibilities at IFT FIRST 2024
Food ingredient company GNT is demonstrating the full range of its natural color capabilities at IFT FIRST next week, as CPG companies continue to assess the impact food dye regulations might have on their need to reformulate, Alice Lee, technical marketing manager at GNT USA, told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
UPCOMING SUPPLIER WEBINARS
From the Ground Up: Building a Farmer-First Supply Chain
Building a sustainable supply chain is a priority for many food companies as consumers demand increased transparency and environmental stewardship from brands. Ingredient sourcing and the environmental practices of chosen supply chain partners are two of the most important factors impacting emission rates, and ultimately...
23-Jul-2024
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UPCOMING EDITORIAL WEBINARS
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
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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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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MARKETS
Extra Virgin Alliance represents global extra virgin olive oil products in stable US market
As US demand for high-quality olive oil continues to grow, the Extra Virgin Alliance (EVA) represents global extra virgin olive oil products, providing visibility and awareness for brands from diverse countries, Alexandra Kicenik Devarenne, director, EVA, shared with FoodNavigator-USA during the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City last month.... Read more
FDA, industry leaders explore a streamlined path to market for cultivated protein
Regulatory approval for cultivated meat products is rigorous but possible – as seen with GOOD Meat and UPSIDE Foods – and FDA is streamlining the regulatory pathway for cultivated meat and encourages companies seeking approval to engage with it “early and often” during research and development, the agency shared with FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
Why are snack prices continuing to rise?
Analysis sheds light on inflation versus the costs of potato chips, chocolate chip cookies, yogurt and ice cream.... Read more
‘Farm like you will be a farmer forever’: How regenerative agriculture helps farmers think long-term
Regenerative agriculture is increasingly used by industry. How does it help farmers think long-term about their work, and protect their business for future generations?... Read more
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