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News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology20-Sep-2024
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Get A Taste of What’s New in Food, November 3-6
Get A Taste of What’s New in Food, November 3-6
Successful initiatives to improve your food products—streamlining operations, diversifying pack sizes, right-sizing packaging, enabling personalization, maintaining freshness and more—all start at PACK EXPO International. Register now for only $30!... click here
BRANDS & MANUFACTURERS
 Coffee for children? Kiid Coffee takes a functional twist on the morning cup of Joe
Coffee is not just for adults thanks to Kiid Coffee, a functional beverage mix designed to help children hit their daily recommended intake of iron, magnesium, calcium and other important nutrients, the brand's co-founder David Sanborn told FoodNavigator-USA during a Startup Spotlight interview.... Watch now
 Nature’s Fynd’s fungi-based platform drives category expansion
Nature’s Fynd is expanding into the dairy-free yogurt category with its proprietary Fy Protein to deliver nutritious solutions that meet consumer demand for plant-based alternatives that deliver taste and texture without compromise.... Watch now
Fabalish leverages in-house production to expand its chickpea snacks & condiments
Fabalish, maker of chickpea-forward snacks and condiments, leverages its self-manufacturing capabilities to explore new recipes and collaborations for plant-based options that cater to vegans, flexitarians and health-conscious consumers.... Read more
General Mills seeks bolt-on acquisitions in snack, pet & other categories in which it plays
General Mills is on the hunt for bolt-on acquisitions of brands in the snack, pet and other categories where it already plays and where executives say it can capitalize on existing competitive advantages and “get a little synergy” following the recent sale of its US and Canadian yogurt businesses.... Read more
 Calling all Sports & Active Nutrition start-ups!
NutraIngredients-USA is inviting early-stage active lifestyle brands to enter its "Start-up Stars" competition which will see three pioneering entrepreneurs gain industry notoriety at the Sports & Active Nutrition Summit 2025.... Watch now
Designing for impact: The balance between aesthetics and function
Design is often a multi-faceted strategy that balances creativity with constraints while artfully delivering a brand’s narrative to stand out on shelves, as demonstrated by Michael Cina, owner and creative director of Cina Associates, who employed design elements to address high printing costs for Black Beach Coffee’s packaging.... Read more
Gatorade mixes up portfolio with vitamin-enhanced Hydration Booster line, as water enhancer market grows
Gatorade released Hydration Boosters, an electrolyte drink mix line with a “heavier lifestyle lean” than its sports-focused products, as the brand evolves its portfolio to tap into more everyday occasions, Marissa Pines, senior marketing director for PepsiCo's Gatorade business, told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
Are pop-ups worth it? For food and beverage brands, they just might be
Tracking the return on investment (ROI) of pop-ups involves juggling multiple metrics, but food and beverages brands have a distinct advantage in leveraging sensory experiences to build lasting loyalty among consumers both in-person and digitally, experts say.... Read more
 milkdamia shrinks packaging for its oat milk using 2-D printing technology
milkadamia’s flat-pack oat milk, a format made from a proprietary 2-D printing process that takes oat paste and prints it out in sheets, has potential to cut down on packaging waste and carbon emissions due to lighter shipping weights, according to milkadamia’s Chief Commercial Officer Ipek Erdogan-Trinkaus.... Watch now
NPD Trend Tracker: From spooky treats to Christmas sweets
Discover the latest product innovations in the world of food and beverages.... Read more
Bolthouse Fresh Foods debuts new look, innovations for carrot business following split from juices, dressings
Carrot producer Bolthouse Fresh Foods has a new name, look and product lineup that celebrates the convenience and versatility of its star ingredient following the company’s split from the juice and salad dressing business with which it previously joined under Bolthouse Farms and which is now Generous Brands.... Read more
SME manufacturers ramping promotional strategies to grow
The number of small and medium-sized food and drink manufacturers bolstering their promotional giveaways to boost sales has rapidly increased – and it’s working – new data has suggested.... Read more
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Climate Smart Food | 24-26 September
Climate Smart Food | 24-26 September
Join us for Climate Smart Food is this month! Strategies for surviving and thriving in the climate challenge, REGISTRATION IS FREE!... click here
MARKETS
Ecommerce, brick-and-mortar growth gap widens, as digital teams face budget cut challenges
Food and beverage ecommerce sales are growing as in-store sales are softening, highlighting the strategic importance of digital shopping channels at a time when some executives are making technology cuts, as shared in a recent Circana webinar.... Read more
What is zebra striping?
More than a quarter of drinkers embrace 'zebra striping', according to recent research. How can brands engage with this trend?... Read more
Pumpkin spice innovation to fall for: From Oreos to Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes and everything in between
As we dive into the world of new product development (NPD) in this seasonal segment, it's clear that pumpkin spice is more than just a fleeting trend.... Read more
Crisis timeline: How the cost of olive oil went from affordable to astronomical
Olive oil prices are spiralling out of control, leaving manufactures and consumers wondering how much higher they can possibly go. But how did the crisis start, where is it headed, and what’s next?... Read more
How climate change is impacting food commodities
How is the food and beverage industry responding to the need to make its supply chains more sustainable? Find out at Climate Smart Food 2024.... Read more
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
Low and no-sugar beverages: from soda 2.0 to flavored waters
Beverage brands are under increasing pressure to reduce or eliminate sugar as consumers look to avoid ‘empty calories’ or ‘drinking their calories.’ We bring together a panel of experts to explore what’s trending in the low and no sugar arena, from low sugar drinks for...
18-Sep-2024
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Innovating with Natural Colors: Trends in Beverage and Confectionery
Stay ahead in a changing market with valuable insights on the latest trends, regulatory impacts, and innovative solutions in the food and beverage industry
10-Sep-2024
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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
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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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