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MANUFACTURERS
Retail Insights tackles food waste for retailers using cognitive technology
A recent survey by Retail Insights found that 79% of shoppers tried to be more sustainable in their buying habits in the last 12 months, creating an opportunity for retailers to automate their price mark down strategies with the Waste Insight solution, Paul Boyle, CEO, Retail Insights explained to FoodNavigator-USA in an interview.... Read more
 Plant Based Foods Association launches consumer marketing initiative to fuel growth, address ‘considerable challenges’
The diversity, availability and sales of plant-based foods continue to grow, despite the high-profile struggles of meat alternatives, and as they do, the Plant Based Foods Association is preparing to lead stakeholders into the next phase of the industry’s evolution with a cohesive, multi-prong consumer marketing campaign.... Watch now
STōK Cold Brew is 'on the leading edge' of Danone North America’s growth strategy
STōK Cold Brew is tapping into the growing trend of at-home coffee shop experience with limited-time-offering flavors, as Danone North America makes the brand a crucial part of its growth strategy, company VP of ready-to-drink beverages Brittney Polka told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
Consumers accelerate shift to private label, citing price and quality, FMI finds
Consumers are continuing their shift from brand-named to private-label products as they increasingly cite price, value, quality, and taste as main reason why they are switching, according to the second annual Power of Private Brands 2023: What’s Ahead for Shoppers and Private Brands report from FMI — The Food Industry Association.... Read more
Lenny & Larry’s taps into consumer demand for more protein with Big Bar
Lenny & Larry’s is expanding its portfolio of cookie snack bars with a bigger format to tap into the increased demand for a variety of better-for-you claims, the company's senior VP of marketing and innovation Chris Cook told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
McCormick’s stock drops despite improved profit forecast, positive response to innovation
Spice and flavor giant McCormick & Co.’s stock tumbled double-digits yesterday despite beating analyst expectations during its third quarter and laying out a solid multi-prong plan to drive volume and engage consumers going forward as investors became hung up on the company’s slower-than-expected economic recovery in China and a disappointing drop in underlying sales volume.... Read more
Whipnotic whips up $2.5m in seed funding to fuel growth, adds two new flavors
Whipped cream brand Whipnotic has raised $2.5m in seed funding to grow its retail distribution as demand for better-for-you dairy products and indulgences increase, brand co-founder and CEO Lori Gitomer told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
Instacart expands access to food as medicine by partnering with Alignment Healthcare, InComm Payments
Instacart and Alignment Healthcare will offer co-branded Medicare Advantage plans in 2024, which will allow participating consumers in qualifying counties to be reimbursed by Medicare Advantage, Medicaid and other eligible programs for “eligible groceries, wellness essentials and over-the-count drugs for delivery via Instacart.”... Read more
Mondelēz completes sale of gum business to Perfetti Van Melle Group
Mondelēz International has announced it has completed the sale of its developed-market gum business in the United States, Canada and Europe, excluding Portugal, to Perfetti Van Melle Group.... Read more
Introducing the FoodNavigator-USA digital summit: Futureproofing the Food System Nov. 14-16
To feed a global population of 10bn people by 2050 we need to produce more food in the next 40 years than we have in the past 8,000 years, but as illustrated by the Green Revolution simply increasing available calories isn’t the answer – they need to be nutrient-dense and accessible so as not to contribute to diet-related chronic disease and produced in a way that doesn’t further compromise the health of the planet.... Read more
JM Smucker reduces GHG emissions by 93%, outlines next steps for sustainability goals
JM Smucker, the maker of Folgers, Dunkin', Café Bustelo, Jif and Smucker's Uncrustables, is making strides towards its efforts to reduce energy and water use, improve renewable and recyclable packaging and reach zero waste targets -- but it acknowledges in its 2023 corporate impact report that it must overcome significant barriers to achieve some goals.... Read more
Kellogg Co officially spins off cereal business as Kellanova with celebratory ringing of NYSE
Kellogg Co. – the maker of iconic snacks, including Pringles, and cereal, including Froot Loops and Special K – officially no longer exists having completed today the separation of its North American cereal business into a new company named WK Kellogg Co and renaming the other half of its business, which includes its snacks and plant-based protein brands, Kellanova.... Read more
Blue Apron’s acquisition by Wonder Group offers investors an out after 6 tumultuous years
Food delivery startup Wonder Group’s acquisition of Blue Apron announced this morning puts an end to the meal-kit pioneer’s tumultuous journey as a publicly traded company during which its equity value plummeted dramatically and leadership was forced to slash staff and assets.... Read more
Kroger shares update on Zero Hunger | Zero Waste framework with release of 2023 ESG report
Kroger's 2023 ESG report released this week shows the grocer's progress reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and food waste while tapping into trends around upcycling and Fair Trade-certified products for its private label businesses.... Read more
Smuckers continues to ‘sharpen focus’ with the divestiture of Sahale Snacks
Hot on the heels of the announcement that it is acquiring Hostess Brands, the JM Smucker Company said it is divesting the Seattle-based nut and trail mix producer under a focused ‘portfolio and resource optimisation’ plan to support continued growth.... Read more
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SUPPLIERS
Cargill opens European Protein Innovation Hub to allow customers to create new protein products
As part of an investment of €50m into Cargill’s Saint-Cyr en Val facility in Orleans, France, American multinational Cargill is opening a protein innovation hub. The hub promises to give the company's customers the tools to trial, create and taste protein-rich products.... Read more
Former FDA Frank Yiannas to bring multidimensional risk assessment to Revol Greens as safety advisor
Frank Yiannas, former deputy commissioner for food policy and response at FDA, will join Revol Greens as an advisor for food safety with oversight of the company’s food safety practices, including engineering solutions and engaging smart agricultural policy, he told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
Non-GMO claims around sweeteners are less impactful while ‘natural flavors,’ ‘no added sugar’ gain traction among consumers
The influence of non-GMO claims on purchase intent is declining, while claims such as “no artificial ingredients,” “natural flavors” and “no added sugar” are more impactful, Carla Saunders, senior marketing manager, Cargill, explained to FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
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UPCOMING EDITORIAL WEBINARS
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
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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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...
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MARKETS
Frozen department units falling faster than other grocery segments, Circana finds
Frozen department unit sales are slowing while dollar sales increase, but CPG brands have an opportunity to drive velocities by tapping into consumer demands for convenient meals, executive and practice leader of clients insights for Circana, Sally Lyons Wyatt, shared during a Circana webinar.... Read more
How to get consumers to choose your more responsible, less impactful products?
Today’s shoppers are savvier; alive to greenwashing and cynical about offsetting, says Mintel’s senior trends consultant Richard Cope.... Read more
Canada launches $333m fund to compensate dairies for lost market share
The funding will provide non-repayable compensation to dairy producers and processors who have lost market share due to concessions made by the Canadian government in trade deals such as the CPTPP, the Canada-EU agreement and the Canada-US-Mexico trade deal.... Read more
Consumer awareness of Fairtrade labels grows, as shoppers will pay premium for certified products
Fairtrade America has released new research showing that consumers are seeking out foods and beverages that support farmer's livelihood and the environment -- revealing an opportunity for CPG brands to draw attention to their products through Fairtrade-certified products, Amanda Archila, Fairtrade America Executive Director, shared during a webinar.... Read more
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