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News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology20-Oct-2023
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 Creating contextually relevant retail media with Cooler Screens at NACS
Cooler Screens is hoping to transform retail media through its AI-enabled smart screen solutions. Arsen Avakian, CEO of Cooler Screens, spoke with FoodNavigator-USA at the National Association for Convenience Stores show about how brands can use the technology to create more targeted, nuanced and contextually relevant ads.... Watch now
 Coca-Cola showcases Olyns' reverse vending machine at NACS
Coca-Cola addresses high traffic trash disposal – and by extension stubborn recycling challenges – in c-store locations by featuring Olyns' reverse vending machine that collects and sorts plastic, aluminum and glass packaging during the National Association for Convenience Stores show Oct. 3-6 in Atlanta, Ga.... Watch now
Blending convenience, novelty and flavors at NACS’ Cool New Products snack showcase
Never-before-seen alternative snacks, energy drinks and frozen packaged snacks dubuted at the National Association for Convenience Stores’ Cool New Products expo Oct. 3-6 in Atlanta, Ga.... Read more
 Upcycling industry seeks mobile technology, government support to bolster growth
As brands ramp-up innovation to meet burgeoning consumer interest in upcycled products, industry stakeholders must overcome sourcing hurdles by modifying the supply chain from what the Upcycled Food Association describes as a “linear progression where waste is common” to one that supports a circular economy.... Watch now
 Equii expands line of high-protein bread to meet demand for better-for-you products that are better for the planet
When most people think about protein, they think about meat, dairy – maybe legumes – but food-tech newcomer Equii wants them to also think about bread, including its portfolio of soft, sliced white and multi-grain loaves that are packed with 8 to 10 grams of protein per slice.... Watch now
Kellogg’s, Big G and others get their day in court over alleged egg-fixing scheme
Kellogg’s, General Mills, Nestle USA and Kraft Heinz are seeking more than $110m in damages from US egg producers accused of artificially inflating prices.... Read more
Consumers are willing to buy ‘healthier’ ultra-processed foods, but will the industry deliver?
Food and beverage industry stakeholders are debating the role and importance of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) as consumers signal a willingness to try healthier versions of these products.... Read more
Futureproofing the Food System: What will it take to deliver on the promise of alternative proteins?
Between FDA and USDA greenlighting the sale of cultivated chicken in the US, the ground-breaking of a large-scale precision fermentation facilities and advances in molecular farming, 2023 has been a banner year for novel protein production. But the path forward for these technologies is far from clear with manufacturing backlogs and bottlenecks, additional regulatory hurdles and a tightening investment landscape.... Read more
Tyson Foods expands into insect protein production with Protix partnership
Meat-packing giant Tyson Foods is teaming with Dutch-based insect protein player Protix to expand production and use of more sustainable proteins and lipids from Black Soldier Fly Larva, including building a first of its kind, at-scale insect ingredient facility in the US.... Read more
From seed to table: How the food, beverage industry is building resilient supply chains
Between global conflicts and the threat of climate change, the food and beverage industry is facing supply-chain crises from multiple fronts, which will require stakeholders to find innovative ways to create a more resilient system that can endure for generations.... Read more
SelenoExcell achieves self-affirmed GRAS
The standardized high-selenium yeast–a more efficacious food form of the mineral–is also GRAS-affirmed for use in a variety of food categories.... Read more
 Non-alcoholic industry shakes off stereotypes, embraces new merchandizing strategies to drive 30% yoy growth
Once relegated to the bottom shelf in the back corner of a store or hidden among the sparkling water or cocktail mixers, non-alcoholic beer, wine and spirits are breaking free from the stereotypes of who drinks them and when, and in doing so are setting new merchandizing standards and marketing best practices.... Watch now
 Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: Investments in retail media are surging, but is it worth it?
As grocery shoppers shift back to brick-and-mortar stores after relying heavily on ecommerce during the pandemic, food and beverage brands also are shifting their advertising from social media to in-store with many turning to retail media networks to target consumers closer to the point of purchase.... Listen now
How do consumers’ perception of healthy drive their purchase habits and product development?
What does it mean to eat healthy? A survey by the International Food Information Council (IFIC) finds that 74% of consumers believe that food and beverage choices are interconnected with mental and emotional well-being, along with other insights that detail health perceptions and its impact on produce development for the food and beverage industry.... Read more
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Sustainability, animal welfare top Fresh Thyme Market’s top 10 trends for 2024
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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?
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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 –...
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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.
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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...
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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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Elevate Dairy with clean label potato. Superior texturizer for cost-efficient and tasty dairy!
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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.
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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
How visual AI can improve operations in retail convenience
Visual artificial intelligence's role in retail offers a potential solution to streamlining operations in real time, according to Doug New, chief information officer, Nouria Energy and Dr. Bruce Porter, chief science officer, Spark Cognition, who shared their insights on the potential impact of visual AI on existing surveillance systems during the National Association for Convenience Stores (NACS) Oct. 3-6 in Atlanta, Ga.... Read more
Can 'girl dinners' save the cheese plate? Datassential shares insight into hot flavor, food trends
Cheeses might receive a boost from viral and divisive food trends like 'girl dinners,' as global and regional bold flavors like chili crisp, zhug, and Carolina Gold BBQ remain red hot, Claire Conaghan, associate director of publications at Datassential, shared during an International Dairy, Deli, Bakery Association (IDBBA) webinar.... Read more
How will private label, hybrid work reshape the future of retail? NIQ, Placer.ai shares perspectives
Shopping behaviors continue to shift as consumers offset inflation by buying less expensive private-label products and their hybrid work schedules impact where they shop and what they buy, Steve Zurek, VP of thought leadership and analytics at NIQ, and Ethan Chernofsky, SVP of marketing at Placer.ai, shared during a recent webinar.... Read more
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