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News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology18-Aug-2023
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WEBINAR: Replacing Red 3, TiO2 in Food & Beverages
WEBINAR: Replacing Red 3, TiO2 in Food & Beverages
New legislation targeting Red 3 and Titanium Dioxide is driving many developers and brands to replace them in applications from beverage syrups to confections. Register now for this month’s webinar for the latest information and technical solutions... click here
MANUFACTURERS
“Pumpkin was definitely table stakes,” KIND brand manager shares LTO strategy
Snack bar brand KIND is jumping into the fall flavor season with the debut of two seasonal varieties of Thins bars to tap into consumer trends to inspire flavor and product innovation in 2023 and beyond, Emily Geiger, brand manager for KIND, told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
Calbee launches Harvest Snaps flavor with Walmart, focuses on growing Japanese snack brands in US
Snack brand Calbee is growing through a two-pronged approach: driving its core US brand Harvest Snaps at the same time as elevating its Japanese snack brands to a new level among US consumers, company CCO Tim Bateman told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
Recess expands regional retail footprint, taps into zero-proof and supplement spaces
Along with entering 5,000 new retail spaces like Target, Albertsons, CVS, Sprouts, H-E-B and Winn Dixie, the better-for-you, relaxation sparkling beverage brand also recently launched its Recess Mood and Recess Zero Proof Craft Cocktails.... Read more
Oishii continues to sidestep struggles plaguing vertical farms, taps CPG veteran to further fuel growth
At a time when many players in the controlled environment agriculture industry are laying off employees, filing for bankruptcy and in some cases closing their doors, vertical farm Oishii continues to grow – expanding production, distribution, its portfolio of high-end berries, and now its leadership team with the appointment of industry veteran Rita Hudetz as chief commercial officer.... Read more
"PFAS-free” marketing: What you need to know
Nutraceutical companies that claim their products or packaging are “PFAS-free” should proceed cautiously, says attorney John Villafranco.... Read more
Just Date expands retail for Organic Date Sugar, launches at Sprouts nationwide
The brand’s retail launch of Organic Date Sugar as a sugar alternative in Sprouts stores expands its placement in regional health food stores like Whole Foods Market, Natural Grocers, Central Market, Erewhon and Fresh Thyme Market.... Read more
Sojo Industries rethinks variety pack production via mobile, automated and climate-friendly processes
Sojo Flight brings the production to brands, contract manufacturers and third-party logistics providers (3PLs) by providing a mobile, robotic and climate-responsible solution to the variety pack production space.... Read more
Pumpkin flavors are back, spicier than ever: Unwrapping 2023's LTO launches
From pumpkin-flavored coffee creamers to snack bars to caviars and everything in-between, CPG brands are preparing consumers for Autumn with a host of new and returning limited-time offerings (LTO) across dairy, snacks, dips, and other categories.... Read more
Gen Zers “are exhausted,” stressed about their food decisions, Ketchum reports
Gen Z consumers want to balance their demands for delicious and nutritious foods with their beliefs and ethics, creating a fissure, according to a recent Ketchum survey of 2,000 Americans 13 years and older.... Read more
Khrone’s Optiswitch 6500 offers manufacturers precise and hygienic solution for filling containers
Khrone’s capacitance level switch provides food and beverage manufacturers a “minimally invasive solution” where cleanliness, precision and accuracy are essential when filling containers, according to the company’s press release.... Read more
FDA considers lowering the Brix level for pasteurized orange juice, but seeks additional information
FDA may change the standard of identity for pasteurized orange juice to lower the beverage’s minimum Brix level – or soluble solids content – which influences sweetness and certain nutrients, at the behest of Florida citrus stakeholders depending on consumer acceptance and the extent of potential nutritional changes.... Read more
 Rebellyous Foods overcomes ‘quality at scale’ challenges for plant-based protein production to close supply-demand gap
For the plant-based meat industry to close the supply and demand gap and reduce prices it must overcome what Rebellyous Foods CEO and Founder Christie Lagally describes as a “quality at scale” challenge, in which limited access to the “right tools” drives up production costs and lowers quality.... Watch now
Kellogg’s Kellanova will focus on innovation, smaller packs & enhanced marketing to drive snack sales
On track to separate from Kellogg Co. in the fourth quarter, Kellanova will position itself as a snacks-led powerhouse and improved company with “a growth mindset, a refreshed strategy and more ambitious financial expectations,” CEO Steve Cahillane said last week at the company’s investor day.... Read more
New boss at baked bean giant Kraft Heinz
Sauces and tinned vegetables giant Kraft Heinz has announced the appointment of Carlos Abrams-Rivera as its new chief executive, effective from 1 January 2024.... Read more
 Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: Unilever calls on industry to collaboratively rebalance the food system
With roughly 2 billion people overweight, nearly a billion people suffering from hunger and a third of all food produced lost or waste – the current food system is “too unbalanced, too wasteful and too vulnerable,” according to Unilever, which is why the CPG giant’s nutrition division is on a mission to be “Boldly Healthier” for people and the planet.... Listen now
WK Kellogg Co. outlines 3-prong strategy to grow after spinning out iconic cereal business
As Kellogg Co. moves forward with spinning out its $2.7bn iconic cereal business under the new WK Kellogg Co., it is embracing a three-prong strategy that will enable it to rebuild market share lost in recent years and seize a larger portion of the $10.4bn North American cereal category, according to top company executives.... Read more
Greenwashing, greenhushing and confusion… Carbon market responds with clearer rules on offsetting
What’s a ‘good’ carbon credit and how do businesses use them without fear of criticism from consumers? New guidance on carbon credits has been issued as attitudes shift among food and beverage companies towards using offsets to meet their climate targets.... Read more
 Pairwise readies CRISPR-edited Conscious Greens for sale in West Coast grocery stores
Despite a desire to eat healthier, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 90% of Americans do not eat enough fruits and vegetables due in large part to negative perceptions of flavor, convenience and cost – all of which startup Pairwise hopes to overcome by using gene-editing and other technology to bring tastier, more nutritious and more convenient produce to market.... Watch now
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
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SUPPLIERS
Imagindairy's self-affirmed GRAS for animal-free dairy protein paves way for commercial partnerships in the US
Israeli-based food-tech startup Imagindairy is ready to partner with US food and beverage companies to create animal-free dairy products after becoming the third company to secure self-affirmed GRAS status for a dairy protein made through precision fermentation.... Read more
dsm-firmenich gets FDA GRAS for novel HMOs
The US FDA has issued ‘Good Day Letters’ to dsm-firmenich for three Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) notices submitted for the human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) LNFP-l/2’-FL and hypoallergenic grade LNnT and 2’-FL.... Read more
Feed efficiency key to Arla farmers’ better-than-expected environmental results
Climate-conscious farmers bagged an average of €40,000/$43,400 for implementing sustainable activities as part of the co-op’s rewards-based program.... Read more
 [Video] Virginia Dare celebrates 100 years, discusses vanilla sourcing challenges at IFT FIRST
At IFT FIRST 2023, food ingredient company Virginia Dare blew out the candles on the birthday cake and celebrated 100 years in business, as it showcased its range of ingredients in a host of beverages..... Watch now
Will aronia berry be the next elderberry? A3 spreads the word on fruit's functional properties
With a high antioxidant content and functional properties, aronia berries might be the next big hero ingredient for better-for-you applications, Blake Johnson, managing partner with American Aronia Accelerator (A3), told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
Arla Foods Ingredients achieves Non-GMO Project verification
Danish company Arla Foods Ingredients has received its first Non-GMO Project Verified seal for its native milk protein MicelPure.... Read more
ON-DEMAND WEBINARS
A guide to healthy indulgence: New tips for tailored sweet taste
Join Ingredion for a practical conversation on how food and beverage brands are letting consumers eat cake AND feel good about their indulgent choices too.
15-Aug-2023
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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...
26-Jul-2023
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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...
13-Jun-2023
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MARKETS
Food and beverage businesses should focus on the consumer, invest in tech, says Numerator
The intrinsic connection between consumer preferences and market dynamics will be shaped by a once limited and now more stable supply chain, improved inflationary pressures and a departure from COVID-19 concerns, giving brands more clarity on how to develop products, according to a report on 2023 trends by Numerator.... Read more
Winning in digital means winning in store: Circana shares insight into the omnichannel shopping experience
Online digital shopping is an increasingly important aspect of shopper acquisition, as what happens digitally often influences brick-and-mortar shelves, a panel of e-commerce experts shared in a recent Circana webinar.... Read more
Low consumer curiosity in sustainability, plant-based foods reveals marketing opportunity
Simplicity is key for foodies, according to Curious Plot’s latest study on consumer curiosity where “early adopter consumers” across generations provided culinary, nutrition and sustainability insights on what drives their food choices and habits.... Read more
A temporary blip or a sign of oversaturation? Beyond Meat’s woes and the future of plant-based meat
This week, it was announced that revenue for plant-based meat brand Beyond Meat had fallen by more than 30%. Does this say more about Beyond Meat or the plant-based sector in general? Why are some consumers rejecting plant-based meat?... Read more
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