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09-Aug-2024

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What's Hot right now: Hear from Cargill experts

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BRANDS & MANUFACTURERS

âBread is just the beginning,â EQUII expands complete-protein portfolio with pastas, baking mix

Complete-protein pantry staple brand EQUII expanded beyond the frozen bread category with several pasta products â featuring refreshed branding â as the company explores ways to innovate finished products and alongside other CPG companies through its business-to-business (B2B) channel.... Read more

Kellanova delivers digital marketing content with âruthless prioritization,â AI optimization

Kellanova is optimizing digital marketing through a test-and-learn approach, and leveraging AI capabilities to create assets more efficiently, Lauren Freedman Autry, senior director of integrated marketing and ecommerce at Kellanova, told FoodNavigator-USA.... Watch now

Nespresso launches honey range: marking first ever innovation beyond coffee

Nespresso USA is launching Nespresso Bloom, its first range of honey products. Whatâs prompted the coffee giant to innovate outside of coffee?... Read more

Innophosâ Levair Select answers rising calls for clean-label, aluminum-free leavening agents without compromising performance across applications

US consumer and retailer demand to remove aluminum-based leavening agents from baked goods due to health concerns are rising even though FDA considers them GRAS, but efforts to replicate the speed and degree of lift of sodium aluminum phosphate (SALP) historically have fallen flat â until now.... Read more

Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: Seeing red â new natural, synthetic alternatives for Red 3 & 40 and other colors in the crosshairs

With Red dye No. 3 soon to be banned in California and potentially in other states, and Red dye No. 40 along with the whitener titanium dioxide also in the crosshairs of some legislators and public health activists, food and beverage companies that rely on the colors are searching for alternatives that will deliver vibrancy without significantly impacting taste or driving up costs.... Listen now

Brightland CEO on building an olive-oil brand âbrick by brickâ to expand into Whole Foods

Who says no to distribution at Whole Foods? Brightland shares its strategy behind its launch into the natural foods retailer after declining two previous offers, as the company seeks to differentiate itself from the olive oil category with a modern design and premium positioning, brand CEO Aishwarya Iyer told FoodNavigator-USA during a Startup Spotlight interview.... Watch now

From volleyball courts to retail shelves: How Act Barâs founder is growing her upcycled snack brand

Act Bar is on a mission to reduce food waste and nutrition insecurity with its line of snack bars, which were created with the help of ingredient and product development company Upcycled Foods, brand Founder Amelia Allen told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more

Protein takes centerstage across categories to meet insatiable demand: From frozen dessert to chips

Even though most Americans consume enough protein, they continue to want more and companies at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City are delivering with increasing innovation and sophistication across categories and occasions, including snacks, one-the-go solutions and even dessert.... Watch now

Tyson Foods rebounds with âfocus on fundamentals,â operational improvements & innovation in prepared food

Tyson Foodsâ focus on fundamentals and âoperational improvements,â including previously shuttering six US plants and laying off employees to improve margins, is paying off as the meat-packer reports its most profitable quarter in nearly two years.... Read more

Agrovision raises $100 million in equity round, leans on tech to improve berry freshness

Superfruit producer Agrovision raised $100 million in an equity finance round against a $1 billion valuation, led by Aliment Capital and with participation from other investors to bolster the companyâs digital capabilities to make premium berries available year-round, said CEO and Co-founder Steve Magami.... Read more

Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: Cargill shares 4 trends shaping consumer food purchases

Between ongoing inflation, rising fears about climate changeâs impact on the food system, and increasing physical and mental health concerns turbo-charged by the pandemic, consumers have been through a lot in recent years, and in response, new data from Cargill shows they want a lot in return.... Listen now

Danone and Microsoft to collaborate on AI to boost operational efficiency

In order to improve its operational efficiency, dairy major Danone has enlisted Microsoft. The two companies will collaborate to implement AI in Danoneâs systems.... Read more

Mars could acquire Kellanova as part of portfolio overhaul, potentially signaling larger industry rebound in M&A activity

Family-held candy maker Mars Inc. could acquire snack giant Kellanova, according to media reports over the weekend, which, if accurate, could signal the beginning of a long-awaited return to M&A activity in the food and beverage industry following a post-pandemic slowdown in deal flow.... Read more

Slowly but surely: Nestle highlights coffee as major Asia driver amid positive results from non-price driven growth strategy

Global food and beverage giant Nestle has highlighted its coffee business as a major 2024 growth driver amid positive results from its international non-price driven growth strategy.... Read more

Blue Bottle expands NOLA line with new instant coffee: a nod to consumer trends, convenience

Blue Bottle Coffee is expanding its 19-year-old NOLA line with the introduction of NOLA Craft Instant Coffee Blend, a move that reflects evolving consumer preferences and underscores the brand's commitment to quality and innovation, Cara Ray, global product director of coffee and beverage at Blue Bottle Coffee, told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more

Kellanovaâs âreturn to full commercial activity,â innovation drive volumes higher than expected even as competitors continue to struggle with declines, sluggish recovery

Kellanovaâs better-than-expected second quarter bucks major trends in the US, where volumes generally have continued to struggle as consumers grapple with inflation and two-plus years of price hikes, thanks in part to the snack-makerâs aggressive rollout of new products and increased brand building, promotions and merchandising, executives said yesterday.... Read more

Morinaga America revs up HI-CHEW production, opens second facility

Confection manufacturer Morinaga America, Inc., invested $130 million to construct its Mebane, N.C.-based facility to produce its flagship brand HI-CHEW, which has grown 20% year-over-year in the non-chocolate category over the past seven years, Teruhiro Kawabe, CEO, Morinaga America, Inc., told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more

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SUPPLIERS

PLT pushes functional beverages beyond basic with trio of soluble ingredients for energy, mood management & active nutrition

Ingredient developer and supplier PLT Health Solutions is helping functional beverage brands move beyond basic benefits to meet consumersâ rising demand for more innovative health solutions that are sippable with a line of science-backed, water-soluble ingredients.... Read more

Alianza Team demonstrates AIâs potential for creating custom lipids faster at IFT FIRST

Colombia-based ingredient company Alianza Team revealed its AI platform Oleum, which is designed to speed up the development process of tailor-made lipids, at the 2024 IFT FIRST event in Chicago, the companyâs Chief Growth Office Maria Mashali told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more

GLP-1 demand drives need for satiating, low-calorie plant-based proteins, fibers

With the rise of GLP-1 weight loss drugs, ingredient suppliers are developing science-backed, plant-based proteins and fibers to help consumers feel full while consuming fewer calories.... Read more

Next Rung Technology shares tips for scaling alt-protein successfully: Focus on capital investments, personnel

Creating a successful alternative protein company is not just about developing an innovative ingredient or product, but it also is about scalability â from building the right size facility in budget to hiring the right personnel and meeting regulatory requirements, Next Rung Technology President John Ellersick told FoodNavigator-USA at the 2024 Future Food-Tech Alternative event in Chicago.... Watch now

Primient, Synonym partner to create pilot facility to inspire biotech innovation

Plant-based ingredient company Primient is partnering with biomanufacturing infrastructure developer Synonym on a pilot facility in Decatur, Ill., to spur bioproduct innovation and commercialization from startups as the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign develops the region into a biotech hub.... 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...

13-Aug-2024

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

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

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

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

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

MARKETS

Lever VCâs investment strategy in alternative proteins focuses on cost-reduction, tech gains & partnerships

Lever VC is zeroing in on innovative companies within the alternative protein space, backing those with strong technological potential and the ability to scale, Nick Cooney, founder and managing partner, Lever VC, told FoodNavigator-USA during Future Food Tech Alternative Proteins in Chicago.... Watch now

The demand for âclean labelâ meat alternatives?

With many consumers classing plant-based meats as ultra-processed, the race is on for manufacturers to âclean upâ labels.... Read more

Soda taxes & school bans: Researchers call for stronger regulations as kids' sugary drink intake increases 23%

Childrenâs sugary drink intake rose 23% between 1990 and 2018, according to a new study published in the BMJ - nearly twice the increase seen among adults. Sounding the alarm, researchers say that interventions such as school soda sales bans have become critical.... Read more

Fresh foods drive sales for retailers, AIâs use continues to shape in-store operations, data analysis

By adopting AI to improve inventory and production planning, grocery retailers are gaining a competitive edge in the profitable fresh food department, as highlighted by FMI - The Food Industry Association's Fresh Foods report.... Read more

Inside Europeâs fight against fake olive oil

Squeezed supplies and higher prices have triggered a spate of olive oil fraud across Europe in recent months, with a knock-on impact on producers and consumers.... Read more

Cultivated meat and seafood watch: What's the latest in cultivated?

Cultivated meat, despite only being on the market in one country (Singapore), is on the rise.... Read more

Building a market for next-gen protein: From stem cells to microbes and âfood from airâ

Which hurdles are standing in the way of a true protein transition? Join us when we catch up with alternative protein experts from around the globe to discuss all things next-gen protein.... Read more

How to produce a clean-label beverage with a long shelf life

Without artificial additives, ensuring that products have a long shelf-life is more challenging.... Read more

How bakers can capitalize on the plant-based trend

Audiences remain hungry for plant-based - providing brands tap into its three big and evolving trends.... Read more

Zoe gets $15 million to expand into U.S. market

UK-based personalized nutrition company Zoe recently received $15 million in a Series B extension funding from investment company Coefficient Capital to expand into the United States.... Read more

What are the risks of non-alcoholic beer on tap?

Without the antimicrobial properties of ethanol, non-alcoholic beer can be riskier even than soft drinks when sold on tap. How can this be mitigated?... Read more

Predictive tech: The secret ingredient to boost bakery and snack brands

Data analytics, AI and machine learning are vital to predict preferences and optimize production processes, but they are only one part of the consumer engagement story.... Read more

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