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News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development - North America16-Oct-2020
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Eggs Supply Coagulation Command
Coagulation plays a role in formulations across application categories, impacting product height, appearance, firmness, texture, and mouthfeel. REAL eggs contain proteins that coagulate when heated to help thickening and product viscosity... click here
MANUFACTURERS
Pulled oats… the new trend in plant-based meat? Gold & Green touts shorter, cleaner label for 'next wave' of meat alternatives
While all the key brands in plant-based meat are exploring new protein sources, most still use soy or pea as the primary protein source. Oats, rapidly emerging as star players in the plant-based milk category, have not, however, made any real impact in meat alternatives … until now.... Read more
PHA, PMA tackle food insecurity due to coronavirus with expanded Fresh Picks produce boxes
Partnership for a Healthier America and the Produce Marketing Association are expanding their COVID-19 Fresh Food Fund in a duel effort to ease food insecurity exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic and create a new market for produce that might otherwise be wasted.... Read more
Retail margins squeezed by COVID-19 related costs may get worse before they get better, FMI warns
Despite grocery retailer revenues rising amid increased consumer demand during the pandemic, higher costs associated with COVID-19 are squeezing already tight margins in a trend that FMI: The Food Industry Association warns likely will get worse before it gets better.... Read more
LIVEKINDLY Collective raises $135m gearing up for 2021 US launch of plant-based portfolio
Launched earlier this year, global multi-brand plant-based food company The LIVEKINDLY Collective has closed a $135m capital raise led by Blue Horizon Corporation to accelerate and increase capacity for its planned 2021 US launch.... Read more
Staying true to values helped SkinnyDipped secure funding, drive YOY growth of more than 6,000%
Entrepreneurs desperate for capital or unsure of the best path forward for growth may be tempted to overlook dismissive or demeaning comments from potential investors, but the co-founder of the fast-growing brand SkinnyDipped warns these are huge red flags from which emerging brands should run.... Read more
 WATCH: Tweens... what they want, why they’re so influential, and what that means for food brands
Tweens... aged between nine and 12, they're not young kids anymore, but they're not teens either, so how food and beverage brands reach them (and their parents/guardians), and what's the best way to engage with this age cohort via influencers and social media?... Watch now
Hooray Foods to debut plant-based bacon at seven regions of Whole Foods
Hooray Foods – which launched its allergy-friendly vegan bacon (no soy or wheat) in restaurants late last year – will make its retail debut on November 1 with a roll out to seven regions of Whole Foods Market.... Read more
Kroger adds more than 50 plant-based items to Simple Truth line
Kroger has added more than 50 items -- from oat milk ice cream and non-dairy cheese to the debut of Emerge Chik'n -- to its Simple Truth plant-based collection to meet consumers' growing appetite for plant-based alternatives.... Read more
 Coming up! Tune into the Consumer Parents Panel during the FOOD FOR KIDS 2020 virtual summit
How are parents coping with the COVID-19 pandemic in their households when it comes to feeding their kids? Has the extra time spent at home given families more opportunity to cook and experiment with new recipes, or has the anxiety left parents scrambling to get breakfast, lunch and dinner on the table?... Watch now
 Investing in the Future of Food: Five strategies to minimize growing pains while scaling a business
While successfully scaling a business may give entrepreneurs a sense of pride and accomplishment, it also can trigger feelings of loss and skepticism along with other growing pains that if left unchecked could stunt or cripple a company.... Watch now
Ongoing obesity epidemic among children sparks call for expanded nutrition benefits, stricter school meal standards
Despite broad efforts to reduce sugar, sodium, fat and excess calories in the American diet in recent years, childhood obesity continues to afflict one in seven 10- to 17-year-olds in the US, leaving them vulnerable not only to type II diabetes, high blood pressure and asthma, but now also COVID-19, according to new research from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.... Read more
Acosta: Consumers split on attitudes towards eating and cooking at home
Coronavirus has forced many consumers to get comfortable eating and cooking at home for most meals, and while some are rediscovering their love for cooking, others have grown tired of the routine, according to an Acosta survey.... Read more
From the UK to the US, Little Dish rolls out nationally at Target stores
With a recent national rollout at 500 Target stores, fresh baby and toddler food brand Little Dish is addressing the gap in the US market for nutritionally-balanced, just-like-homemade meals aimed specifically at the under-served toddler age group, says founder Hillary Graves.... Read more
Mission MightyMe, CHUM Fruit Bites, Good Feeding to take center stage at FOOD FOR KIDS summit as our 2020 trailblazers
From bubbly probiotic water for kids to chickpea butter, ketchup with extra veggies, and goat's milk toddler formula, entrants to our 2020 FOOD FOR KIDS Trailblazers Challenge showcased innovative new products, brands, and routes to market for healthier options for babies and children. But we could only pick three winners …... Read more
 FOOD FOR KIDS TRAILBLAZERS GALLERY: Entrepreneurs to watch... innovative new brands in kids' food & beverage
We had a record number of entries for this year's FOOD FOR KIDS Trailblazers Challenge, spanning everything from chickpea butter and lentil-based meat crumbles to bubbly probiotic water and veggie-infused ketchup. Here are some of the innovations that caught our eye.... See more
Driscoll's embraces indoor farming, striking joint development agreement with Plenty
Indoor vertical-farming company Plenty Unlimited and fresh berry supplier Driscoll's have entered a joint development agreement to grow Driscoll's strawberries year-round in Plenty's vertical indoor farms.... Read more
Study: Early introduction of wheat in high doses may prevent celiac disease in young children
Introducing high doses of gluten into an infant’s diet beginning at four months of age could prevent them from developing celiac disease, one study suggests – although further research is needed, say researchers.... Read more
Steaz hit with lawsuit over ‘lightly sweetened’ claims on beverages featuring 20g added sugar
Describing a beverage that contains 20g of added sugar per serving as ‘lightly sweetened' is deceptive and misleading, claims a proposed class action lawsuit filed against Healthy Beverage Co, maker of Steaz iced teas.... Read more
 Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: Muniq offers ways to close the race-related health disparity gap with nutrition
Frustrated that many of the underlying health conditions that increase the risk of contracting COVID-19 disproportionately impact black, indigenous and people of color, the founder of Uplifting Results Lab wants to help close the race-related health disparity gap and empower all consumers to take control of their health “from the inside out” with accessible, science-based nutrition solutions.... Listen now
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MARKETS
Whole Foods’ foot traffic remains down more than 20% as rivals recover, reveals Placer.ai data
New data monitoring store visits at America’s leading food retailers between March and September 2020 shows that traffic at Whole Foods remains down more than 20% year-on-year, while most rival grocers have seen a steady recovery.... Read more
Halloween safety guidelines for American families include COVID-19 risk level map, as day of reckoning looms for candy sector
The COVID-19 pandemic has kept American consumers in – or close to – the home for most of the year. Now with weeks until Halloween - one of the biggest sales drivers for the chocolate, candy, gum and mints industry - families are preparing for scaled back festivities.... Read more
UPCOMING SUPPLIER WEBINARS
Maintaining Profitability in the Wake of the Pandemic
Food processors have largely navigated the challenges of the pandemic in accordance with how best to maintain business, but we must ask ourselves if the tactical decisions we’ve made are actually inadvertently affecting our profitability.
29-Oct-2020
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Slow carbs improve your metabolism. It’s a no brainer for consumers at all life stages.
This webinar gives insight how a lower glycaemic blood glucose and insulin profile in a carbohydrate-rich diet can be beneficial in every stage of life.
10-Nov-2020
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UPCOMING EDITORIAL WEBINARS
Probiotics & Prebiotics
The APAC probiotics market is predicted to grow from $17.5bn in 2018 to more than $25bn by 2025, while the prebiotic market is set to enjoy almost double-digit CAGR over the period, as benefits far beyond digestive health are more widely understood.
20-Oct-2020
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The Consumer Panel
We set the stage for the conference by bringing together a panel of parents from across the country for a lively interactive video discussion exploring some pain points they experience when it comes to feeding their kids.
21-Oct-2020
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Plant-based Innovation
Asia is tipped to be the largest region for plant-based food consumption in the $21bn global finished product market by 2025 on the back of consumers’ ethical, health and environmental concerns, plus extensive product innovation.
27-Oct-2020
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Kids and the Plant-Based Trend
Plant-based meat, dairy and egg products are gaining traction, from the next generation of burgers and nuggets to oat milk lattes.
28-Oct-2020
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Beverage Trends
Beverage trends session featuring brands developing innovative new beverages for kids, spanning packaging trends, sustainability, sugars and sweeteners, flavor trends, market dynamics, ingredient trends and new routes to market.
04-Nov-2020
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Innovation in Action… Meet the Trailblazers
The three winners of FoodNavigator-USA’s annual trailblazers challenge present their kid-focused innovations to our expert panel for feedback on their products, branding, go-to-market strategies and business models.
11-Nov-2020
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Meeting Children’s Nutritional Needs, from Foods to Supplements
What key nutrients do kids need, when, from the first 1,000 days (conception to two years) to early childhood and the teen years? Should kids take supplements?
18-Nov-2020
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ON-DEMAND WEBINARS
Plant-based meat in focus
But what will distinguish the winners from the losers in the plant-based meat market, how is the toolbox expanding, and how much attention are consumers paying to the ingredients lists and Nutrition Facts panels of these products?
14-Oct-2020
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Healthy Ageing
By 2050 there will be 1.3 billion people over the age of 60 in APAC, up from around 650 million today, with vast gains predicted for products that help boost immunity, bone, joint, muscle, cognitive, heart, skin, eye and digestive health.
13-Oct-2020
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Innovating with speed in uncertain times: Get on the fast-track with complete nutritional solutions
Now more than ever, it’s important for brands to simplify, innovate and get to market faster.
08-Oct-2020
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Elevating Functionality & Flavor with Acidulants: A Fresh Perspective with Tips on Uses and Misconceptions
A touch of tart in food or beverages can go a long way – acidulants are important tools for formulators looking to build well-rounded flavor profiles, memorable taste experiences, and stable finished products.
23-Sep-2020
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Industry 4.0 Impact on Food and Beverage Manufacturers volume 2: Spotlight on food safety
In this webinar we will discuss some of the food safety challenges that food producers are confronted with and we will offer ideas and practical ways to help prevent food safety issues before they occur.
17-Sep-2020
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Making Plant-based an Everyday Choice
Plant-based meat and dairy alternatives are on the verge of becoming mainstream. The challenge is to get consumers to move from ‘try it once’ to a ‘regular part of my diet’. Join us at this webinar, and gain a deeper understanding of the reasons behind successful...
12-Aug-2020
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[ONLINE EVENT] Growth Asia 2020
[ONLINE EVENT] Growth Asia 2020
Join the NutraIngredients-Asia and FoodNavigator team from 13-Oct to 17-Nov for an interactive broadcast series which capitalising on the region’s biggest food, beverage and nutrition opportunities. Register for free today... click here
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