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News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology15-Sep-2023
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Threats mount against nearly-finalized proposed update to organic animal welfare standards
Hard-fought for and nearly finalized regulations that would strengthen animal welfare standards under the USDA Organic program are at risk of becoming collateral damage from a growing political fight about the ripple effects of regulations and legislation beyond their intended boarders.... Read more
Ginkgo Bioworks wants “computers to speak DNA,” beefs up AI capabilities with Google’s help
Biotech company Ginkgo Bioworks is boosting its mission of making biology more accessible by partnering with Google to build out its AI capabilities, company representatives told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
Howdy Homemade expands retail presence, furthers mission to create jobs for people with disabilities
Ice cream brand Howdy Homemade is expanding its retail footprint and mission of employing people with individual intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDDs) beyond its homestate of Texas, brand founder Tom Landis told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
New packaging innovations are addressing sustainability issues, survey finds
Recent international research has revealed that professionals in the food packaging industry are addressing demands for greater sustainability and consumer preference with innovative approaches to material choice and the processes involved in production.... Read more
California bill banning popular food additives moves to governor’s desk, excludes TiO2
California legislators this week passed a closely-watched and controversial bill that if signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom would ban in the state the sale of foods and beverages including four popular food additives but not – notably – the colorant titanium dioxide.... Read more
Maja expands vegan options with plant-based baking mixes, overnight oats
Plant-based CPG company Maja is capitalizing on the demand for vegan and allergen-free baking, and building brand awareness after launching earlier this year, the brand founder and CEO, Mackenzie Varthi, told Food-Navigator-USA.... Read more
 [Watch] Cavi-art showcases seaweed-based caviar, shrimp alternatives
Jens Møller Products ApS, the company behind Cavi-art, produces sustainable, plant-based alternatives to luxury seafood. The company featured its seaweed-based caviar, roe and whole shrimp during the Plant Based World Expo in New York City Sept. 7 and 8th at the Javits Center.... Watch now
ADM’s nutrition business slows, but execs are confident in ‘ambidextrous’ growth approach
Global nutrition giant Archer-Daniels-Midland is adopting an “ambidextrous” approach that relies on improved productivity and innovation to drive short- and long-term growth across its business and offset ongoing softness in its nutrition segment, according to executives.... Read more
Stakeholders go to bat over controversial ingredient titanium dioxide
Less than a year ago, FDA told FoodNavigator-USA that it considers TiO2 to be safe, citing available studies that do not demonstrate safety concerns connected to the use of TiO2 as a color additive.... Read more
‘Taste the future’: Coca-Cola uses AI to create its latest beverage launch
The launch of Y3000 Zero Sugar represents the ‘first futuristic flavor co-created with human and artificial intelligence from Coca-Cola'.... Read more
DAVIDsTEA delivers flavor-and-function-forward teas
DAVIDsTEA is growing its loose tea portfolio with more adaptogen-forward blends that promote a wide range of health attributes like relaxation, sleep, energy and more.... Read more
Coca-Cola North America grows under new president’s leadership, restructure and reinvestment
Less than a year since Jennifer Mann took the helm of Coca-Cola Co. North America as president, the segment’s revenue is up and its margins, value share and volume share have all expanded thanks in part to structural and investment shifts she helped spearhead.... Read more
Coolers Screens’ AI-enabled screens offer in-store personalized ads for Sparkling Ice
Using AI-driven software and hardware, Cooler Screens’ latest partnership with Sparkling Ice features vibrant ads that highlight product details to “help the brand stand out from its competitors,” Lindell Bennet, chief revenue officer, Cooler Screens, explained to FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
JM Smucker accelerates focus on convenience, volume gains with acquisition of Hostess Brands
With the acquisition of iconic snack cake maker Hostess Brands announced this morning, JM Smucker joins a growing list of packaged food companies padding their portfolios through acquisitions after several rounds of price hikes across categories begin to take a toll on volumes and top line earnings.... Read more
Kraft Heinz execs eschew pressure to increase promotions, arguing, ‘We cannot be prisoners of the moment’
Kraft Heinz’s soon-to-be new CEO refuses to give into competitor and retailer pressure to “rent volume” by boosting promotions for short term gains – preferring instead to invest in pricing optimization, marketing, innovation and renovation to protect gross margins for long-term success.... Read more
 Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: How is a diversifying consumer base reshaping grocery retail?
The grocery industry is at an inflection point as retailers and manufacturers grapple with dramatic changes in how food is produced and sold and an increasingly diverse consumer base that is no longer willing to settle for the one-size-fits-all, supply-driven business model that has dominated the segment for decades.... Listen now
Menopause: Women’s health at risk due to avoidable nutrient deficiencies
“Menopause is a perfect storm of nutritional challenges,” nutrition experts explain in a new report by the Health & Food Supplements Information Service (HSIS), with research revealing nearly half of women are worried their diet won’t support them through menopause.... Read more
Kellogg leaders plan to grow market share with infrastructure modernization, additional merchandising
Leaders of Kellogg Co.’s soon-to-be divided businesses plan to grow their respective entities by modernizing infrastructure to support additional innovation and returning to near pre-pandemic merchandising levels.... Read more
General Mills warns against promotions to boost declining volumes, urges patience as ‘consumers get back to their routines and back to school’
Executives from General Mills and calling for patience – not promotions – to help reverse volume declines that for months have plagued the food and beverage industry across categories, but which so far have been sufficiently offset by price increases.... Read more
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Climate Smart Food Digital Summit | 19-21 September
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SUPPLIERS
Planteneers expands customer service and applications capabilities for plant-based customers
Planteneers broadens its customer service and applications technology team with the launch of its Plantbaser online platform and upcoming pilot plant facility in Aurora, Illinois to better meet the demands of its plant-based customers, explained Ashley Kindle, director, marketing, Planteneers to FoodNavigator-USA during the Plant-Based World Expo in New York City, September 7 and 8.... Read more
Nestlé and Cargill partner to turn cocoa shells into low carbon fertiliser
The project will see Cargill supply cocoa shells to CCm Technologies, who in turn will manufacture fertiliser for two farms supplying Nestlé UK & Ireland.... Read more
UPCOMING EDITORIAL WEBINARS
Functional beverages AM to PM: From energy and focus to clarity and calm
From meal replacements to adaptogen-infused sodas, the beverage category is a hotbed of functional innovation, as consumers demand products to support their health and lifestyle at all hours of the day. So, what are the trends, formats, and ingredients driving this functional evolution? Find out...
20-Sep-2023
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FOOD-TECH IN FOCUS: Setting realistic expectations
Cutting-edge food-tech promises to relieve mounting threats to climate change and food insecurity with new ways of producing food more efficiently, with fewer resources and more ethically – but can it deliver? And are regulators, investors, and consumers ready?
14-Nov-2023
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FOOD-TECH IN FOCUS: Separating hype from reality
Industry stakeholders across the value chain are betting big on technology – from AI and increased automation to precision farming and environmentally controlled agriculture – but will it pay off? For example, indoor farming promises fresher food and shorter supply chains, but it faces significant...
14-Nov-2023
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FOOD AS MEDICINE: The crossroads of nutrition, health & equity
Good food is foundational to good health, but with constantly changing diet trends and nutrition advice, most people are unsure where to begin and who to trust. At the same time, affordable and accessible, nutritious food is out of reach for far too many –...
15-Nov-2023
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FOOD AS MEDICINE: Meeting the evolving demand for ‘healthy’
How consumers define and access healthy food is heavily influenced by the nutritional information and products available to them – two ever-shifting and often inequitable factors that innovative industry stakeholders are tackling with new and necessary research and personalized product development.
15-Nov-2023
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THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY: Safely navigate shifting sustainability expectations and claims
Sustainability claims can dramatically amplify brand reach upwards of 33 percentage points when paired with traditional category claims, according to research by the NYU Stern Center. But such claims are catching more than consumers’ eyes – regulators and class action attorneys also are scrutinizing the...
16-Nov-2023
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THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY: What does sustainable sourcing really mean?
Making sustainability claims and sharing progress on ESG goals – even when substantiated – can feel risky as regulators, legislators and class-action attorneys crack down on greenwashing. At the same time, consumers want to know how businesses are responsibly reinforcing supply chains and caring for...
16-Nov-2023
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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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MARKETS
Cultivated meat researchers get €1.8 million to solve commercialisation barriers
Researchers from Germany, Israel and the UK have been given €1.8 million in funding to work on solving the barriers to creating cultivated meat at scale, and thus to provide it on a commercial basis.... Read more
Frozen food market continues growth, as consumers look for quick, nutritious products
On-the-go consumers looking for convenience and nutritious offerings are increasingly turning to the frozen food aisle, where they are purchasing breakfast items and better-for-you offerings, Michelle Garcia, client strategy director of CPG at Vericast, told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
US dairies that dumped milk due to extreme weather to be compensated
Producers can claim assistance for 2020, 2021 and 2022 milk losses through a new safety-net program introduced by the USDA.... Read more
Top CBD companies’ lackluster sales, profits point to years-long national trend
The US cannabidiol industry has seen a year-over-year decline in sales, despite attempts to bolster the CBD market with newer products.... Read more
AI-powered plant-based meat: Non-profit boosts extrusion tech for alt protein players
Meet GreenProtein AI: the non-profit leveraging artificial intelligence and advanced machine learning to help innovators improve the texture of their plant-based meat products.... Read more
Canada Bread price-fixing: a cautionary tale of how unethical business conduct can erode consumer confidence
One of Canada’s biggest commercial bakeries pleaded guilty for its role in a bread price-fixing scheme, was fined CA$50m - the highest on record - and has been placed on the government’s list of banned suppliers. But the reputational harm could be the toughest blow.... Read more
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