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HelloFresh’s margins rise despite drop in customers thanks to adoption of diverse AI
Like other meal kit companies, Hello Fresh saw active customers, number of orders and as a result revenue drop in its second quarter ending June 30, but unlike some competitors – notably Blue Apron – its margins held strong thanks in part to disciplined marketing spend but also strong operational efficiencies thanks in part to its strategic use of AI and machine learning.... Read more
Catalina Crunch capitalizes on demand for better-for-you cereal, launches Pairings line for texture twist
Better-for-you brand Catalina Crunch has released its Pairing cereals line to grow its brand and retail presence by providing an alternative to conventional sugary breakfast cereals, Krishna Kaliannan, CEO of Catalina Crunch, told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
Cultivating transparency and taste: Simple Bars' clean label, no-sugar bars
In a dense market like the snack bar category, brands are challenged with distinguishing themselves through ingredients, nutrition, marketing and packaging. For Amanda Ament, CEO of Simple Bars, ingredients, certified no-sugar labeling and packaging are the primary focus of the clean-label snack bars.... Read more
With Novozymes' expertise, could Arla be gearing up to enter the precision-fermentation dairy space?
Arla Foods Ingredients' Henrik Andersen calls precision nutrition ‘a hugely exciting technology’ as the company sets sights on growing its medical nutrition portfolio, with ‘possible expansion’ into other sectors.... Read more
Blue Apron: ‘Asset-light’ model, layoffs lay the groundwork for return to profitability in a year
Meal kit pioneer Blue Apron expects to return to profitability by the second quarter of next year after a post-pandemic decline in demand caused its revenue and margins to tumble – pushing it to adopt an “asset-light” model in which it handed off manufacturing and significantly cut staff to reduce overhead.... Read more
Foodberry showcases its versatile, sustainable plant-based coatings at Summer Fancy Food Show
As nutrition and sustainability continue shaping consumer snacking preferences, Foodberry is using edible plant-based fiber coatings for convenient and healthy snacks, company CEO Marty Kolewe, Ph. D., told FoodNavigator-USA at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City earlier this summer.... Read more
Sabra dips into spicy, bold flavors with Frank's RedHot & Stubb's Bold Hummus collaborations
Hummus brand Sabra is spicing up its portfolio with a trio of new products, including collaborations with Franks’s RedHot and Stubb’s, as the company readies more new flavors and innovations, Olugbenga Diyaolu, the company’s global chief research, development, and sustainability officer, told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
Actual Veggies’ produce-packed patties’ fast growth suggests alternative future for plant-based meat alternatives
The rapid growth of plant-based protein newcomer Actual Veggies suggests the sliding sales of alternative protein products that closely mimic their animal counterparts does not represent a lack of consumer interest in vegetarian and vegan options, but rather that shoppers’ preferences are evolving towards healthier, less-processed and whole food options.... Read more
“Consumers abandon” plant-based meat category citing taste, nutrition, price concerns, Mintel finds
Between recent acquisition and slumping unit sales, the plant-based meat alternative (PBMA) market faces headwinds as consumers shift to less expensive proteins in the face of economic pressure, though all might not be lost for the category, Mintel shared in its Plant-Based Protein executive summary.... Read more
Tyson Foods to close four more chicken plants to cut costs as sales continue to slip
Tyson Foods will shutter four more chicken facilities as part of a “bold,” multi-point plan to improve its performance, which has struggled for years to balance supply and demand and navigate falling prices and higher costs.... Read more
Campbell’s acquisition of Savos Brands a ‘perfect fit’ to accelerate ongoing ‘complete transformation’
Campbell Soup Co.’s decision to buy premium pasta sauce brand Rao’s parent company Savos Brands for $2.7bn does not reflect negatively on the health of the iconic soup company’s core business or ability to drive organic growth, but rather is a “perfect fit” and “accelerant” of the company’s existing “successful strategic plan,” CEO Mark Clouse said.... Read more
American Egg Board cracks open food, beverage innovation with Eggcelerator Lab
Product developers looking to crack open new food and beverage innovation often face challenges, but with the American Egg Board’s (AEB) Eggcelerator Lab, the trade group is streamlining the process and finding new opportunities for food and beverage CPG companies, Nate Hedtke, the organization’s VP of innovation and customer engagement, told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
 Fauxmosa makes a non-alcoholic mimosa with California wine grapes
Fauxmosa, a non-alcoholic mimosa brand, is made from California wine grapes and flavored with juices commonly found in a traditional mimosa was shown during the Summer Fancy Food Show which took place June 25-27 in New York City. CEO and co-founder, Amanda Moore, explained how her own personal experience with mindful drinking inspired her to develop a clean-label driven non-alcoholic mimosa by mirroring the flavor of champagne without the mind-altering effects.... Watch now
 How Bobo's stays rooted to its oat core while branching into different flavors and formats
Playing off a classic nostalgic flavor, Bobo's recently launched its peanut butter and jelly-filled bars, that was featured during the Summer Fancy Food Show which took place June 25-27 at the Javits Center in New York City, where Bobo's CEO, TJ McIntyre discussed the brand's strategy on remaining focused on oats while exploring different formats and flavors.... Watch now
 Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: ProducePay matches grocers, growers for better supply, price stability
Offering an abundant selection of fresh, high-quality, diverse fruits and vegetables is a top priority for most grocers given the produce section is often a key driver for overall store foot traffic – but according to a recent survey staying stocked is also a top pain point for many retailers.... Listen now
 Root Foods Co. keeps their vegetable chips simple and sustainable
Blurring the lines between whole vegetables and savory snacks, Root Foods Co. featured its line of hand-sliced, vacuum-fried vegetables like tomatoes, zucchinis, green beans and onions during the Summer Fancy Food Show which took place at the Javits Center in Manhattan, NY, June 25-27.... Watch now
Kellogg shakes off volume drop in Q2 noting ‘lots of dry powder’ for growth in H2
Executives at Kellogg Co. are neither surprised nor overly worried about the long-term effects of sharp volume declines and a slowdown in sales growth in the company’s second quarter, noting the company has “lots of dry powder … to drive real quality merchandising” in the back half of the year.... Read more
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IFT First: Pea protein market expands as Roquette opens new facility
Constructed in 2020, Roquette’s manufacturing facility in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada, is built across 67 acres to meet the growing demand for pea protein in plant-based food and beverages.... Read more
 CarobWay demonstrates low caloric, functional properties of carob fruit at IFT FIRST 2023
Many food and beverage CPG companies are tasked with delivering on the trifecta or sweetness, lower calories, and functionality, opening the door for alternative sweeteners from stevia, monkfruit, and the lesser used carob fruit, said Israel-based food and beverage ingredient company CarobWay CEO Udi Alroy.... Watch now
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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 what’s 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...
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Cracking Plant-Based Dairy Challenges with Potato
Don’t 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 there’s a great substitute for pretty much everything nowadays. Discover the versatility of potatoes as...
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Plant-based dairy: from oatmilk to chickpea ice cream
From the latest developments in oatmilk to a new wave of plant-based creamers, yogurts, cheese, and ice cream, we explore the size of the dairy-free prize, the technical challenges that still remain, and consumer attitudes towards the category.
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MARKETS
Instacart expands online SNAP EBT acceptance nationwide as part of sweeping commitment to improve equitable access to nutritious food
Low-income consumers who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps, can now use their benefits to buy groceries online in all 50 states and Washington, DC, following Instacart’s launch at seven Safeway locations in Alaska.... Read more
Shoppers want similar digital and online experience, availability key for building loyalty, 84.51° finds
Consumers are leveraging in-store and digital shopping experiences to find the best deals to fiight inflation, while product availability and accuracy are crucial to building loyalty online, Kroger’s retail insight arm 84.51° shared in a recent whitepaper.... Read more
Walmart, Amazon set for fiercer digital rivalry, as Gen Z gets critical on tech, Euromonitor finds
The online grocery channel is facing several headwinds in 2023, as macro-economic factors are influencing where and how consumer shop, Gen Z consumers become weary of tech, and two key market players - Walmart and Amazon - intensify their rivalry, Matthew Barry, insights manager at Euromonitor, told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
Is it ‘shakedown’ time for the plant-based sector? Meat-free innovators weigh in
With signs some plant-based makers are struggling, we ask innovators whether the meat alternative category is experiencing a slowdown, a ‘shakedown’, or other?... Read more
US low-income households could get discounts for more dairy products if this bill passes
A bipartisan bill introduced in Congress is seeking to expand access to dairy products such as yogurt and cheese for SNAP households by amending the scope of the HFMI program.... Read more
Provenance, sustainability and nutrition: the versatility of soybeans
Soy’s claim to fame to is its versatility in applications, nutrition and its harvest process, Pam Smith, RDN, explained to FoodNavigator-USA. Consumers, whether they’re from the camp of meat or plant-based, believe that sustainability should be a standard in the development of food and beverages and she explains how soy’s US provenance, sustainability and nutritional attributes will prove beneficial for food and beverage of the future.... Read more
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