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News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology27-Oct-2023
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MANUFACTURERS
Innovating for women’s health: An unmet need with opportunities across categories and life stages
Women’s diverse nutritional needs have long been overlooked or pigeonholed to focus primarily on appearance, but a new class of products made by women, for women across life stages are on the rise as is research to support the development of sex-specific products.... Read more
 Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: From healthy to ‘hedonistic’ and affordable to luxurious, 4 trends influencing colors, flavors in 2024
According to tastemakers at the nutrition and ingredient giant ADM, consumers are ready to “unapologetically” embrace luxurious, indulgent flavors and whimsical, vivid colors in their foods and beverages after years of holding back due to limited options during the pandemic or limited financial resources in the face of inflation.... Listen now
‘Consumers are confused by all the different symbols and logos on the market’: Calls for internationally agreed standards for environmental sustainability labelling after large survey
There is widespread public support for a universal eco-label to be introduced for food products, with more than two-thirds of consumers across Europe saying they would use such a tool to help them make more sustainable choices, according to a new pan-European study released by the EIT Food Consumer Observatory at the 2023 Future of Food Conference in Brussels.... Read more
Food insecurity climbs alongside inflation as federal nutrition assistance enhancements end
A notable uptick in food insecurity in the US in 2022 from the previous year is a “wake-up call” for federal and local governments to better fund and fully use federal nutrition assistance programs, all of which are at risk of being cut or restricted, warn government and public health advocates.... Read more
Grupo Nutresa to feature EVERY Eggwhite in alt meat portfolio
The Colombian CPG food company’s alternative meat product line will feature EVERY EggWhite to enhance taste, texture and mouthfeel without the use of eggs, according to a co-issued press release from both companies.... Read more
Industry Insights from NIZO: Great flavour without compromise for plant-based food
To successfully launch a plant-based product onto the market today, businesses have to go above and beyond in flavour to stand out. How can a new, more holistic flavour approach put an end to organoleptic compromise?... Read more
Burlap & Barrel’s direct sourcing model, single origin spices offer unexpected and regional twists on familiar flavors that appeal to new & established home cooks
While Burlap & Barrel’s farm to kitchen model for its single origin spices may appear simple compared to traditional spice supply chains that are peppered with middlemen zig-zagging across regions and cultures, the process of establishing a direct sourcing model was not straightforward or easy, according to the company co-founders.... Read more
Keurig Dr Pepper enters sports hydration category with Electrolit distribution agreement
Keurig Dr Pepper will sell, distribute and merchandise premium hydration beverage Electrolit across the US: extending its portfolio into sports hydration.... Read more
Monster bolsters zero-sugar portfolio with Bang acquisition, expands Java line
Energy drink giant Monster more aggressively is going after the better-for-you beverage space through its Bang acquisition, and zero-sugar and coffee innovation, representatives told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
How brands and c-stores can drive sales and in-store experiences through promotions
Convenience stores are evolving into experiential destinations driven by consumers’ diverse usage occasions while brands have an opportunity to bundle their top sellers with retailers’ prepared foods, driving relevance for consumers, executives at Mars Wrigley and Kellanova told FoodNavigator-USA at the National Association for Convenience Stores show Oct. 3-6 in Atlanta, Ga.... Read more
Launch of Food is Medicine Institute at Tufts University signals turning point for health and nutrition collaborations
Last week’s launch of the Food is Medicine Institute at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University marks an inflection point for food-based health care interventions, which have steadily grown from small community-driven and privately-funded grassroots efforts to a national movement backed by The White House, insurance companies, grocery retailers and large public health organizations.... Read more
Coca-Cola Co. raises full-year guidance on Q3 2023 results, focuses on digital investments
The Coca-Cola Company continues to invest in sustainable packaging through its World Without Waste program and digital capabilities to fuel future growth, executives shared during the company's third quarter 2023 earnings call this morning.... Read more
Futureproofing the Food System: Discover how regulators, litigators & consumers evaluate sustainability claims
Food and beverage companies adopting more sustainable business practices, including more environmentally-friendly packaging and reducing emissions across their supply chain, are eager to share successes with consumers – but doing so can, and has, landed companies in hot water for alleged greenwashing.... Read more
ICL, Plantible launch clean label methylcellulose alternative with high protein, strong sustainability profile
Functional ingredient supplier ICL Food Specialties and Plantible Foods join the race to replace the widely used but increasingly unpopular binding and gelling ingredient methylcellulose in plant-based protein with today’s launch of ROVITARIS Binding Solution made with Rubi Protein.... Read more
How biodegradable packaging is meeting the demands of consumers, the planet
Many CPG companies are investing in more sustainable packaging types, including biodegradable options, to reduce the plastic in their supply chain and to meet consumer demands for greener alternatives.... Read more
 Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: Instacart Health bridges stakeholders to foster food as medicine movement
Good food is the foundation for good health, but according to the US Department of Agriculture 10% of Americans, or approximately 33.8 million people, don’t have reliable access to healthy nutrition – a sobering statistic that online grocery technology and delivery company Instacart is tackling head-on through a wide range of programs, partnerships and policy advocacy.... Listen now
FoodPairing shares how AI can speed up product development
Food and beverage companies increasingly are leveraging AI tools to streamline product development and launch products to stay ahead of consumer trends and challenges, Bernard Lahousse, co-founder and go-to-market lead for FoodPairing, said during a webinar.... Read more
Rudi’s Revamp: ‘Dream team’ of new leaders innovate, invigorate OG organic, gluten-free bakery brand
With this month’s launch of thick-cut, decadent Texas Toast made with and without gluten and slathered with real butter, garlic and cheese, Rudi’s Bakery is entering a new phase of “reinvention and reinvigoration” that recently reappointed CEO Jane Miller says she hopes will bring the organic and gluten-free brand “back to its former glory.”... Read more
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SUPPLIERS
 [Video] Tate & Lyle shares how energy, hydration, gut health are driving the beverage market
CPG brands are responding to consumer demand for better-for-you beverages with a bevy of claims from energy to gut health that are driving overall category growth, Becca Henrickson, category development and planning manager of beverages for NOAM at Tate & Lyle, told FoodNavigator-USA.... Watch now
Sensegen looks for 'the next big pumpkin spice' with Fall flavors collection
Flavor and fragrance company Sensegen, a division of Blue California, is using consumer data and biotech to create on-trend tastes, Natasha D’Souza, VP of flavors and consumer experience at Sensegen, told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
Bell shares how flavor enhancers can address tomato, orange shortages
CPG companies facing supply-chain disruptions like a poor crop yield can leverage flavor enhancers to deliver great tasting, cheaper, and more sustainable products, Joan Harvey, company senior VP commercial GM of flavor division at Bell, told Food Navigator-USA.... Read more
Bioactive-rich insoluble fiber has ‘potential to be a nutritive product in the form of a supplement’: Study
Each plant source of insoluble fiber contains unique bioactives – from anthocyanins and catechins to lutein, quercetin, and resveratrol – and offer potential health benefits beyond those of the fiber itself, says a new review from scientists at the University of Minnesota and Brightseed.... Read more
Brightseed’s Bio Gut Fiber sourced from upcycled hemp hulls, supports gut health
Bio Gut Fiber is a result of Brightseeds’ AI-driven platform, Forager, which discovered the unique bioactives from hemp hulls to fortify the gut lining, Alina Slotnik, VP bioactives, Brightseed, explained to FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
KeHE CEO shares vision for a ‘fresh’ food future, igniting the M&A engine
KeHE will expand its play in fresh food and build a stronger relationship with Kroger, the distributor’s new president and CEO, Deb Conklin, said during a Naturally Chicago webinar this week.... Read more
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
Elevate Dairy with clean label potato. Superior texturizer for cost-efficient and tasty dairy!
Join us for an eye-opening webinar on Etenia®, the game-changer for (clean label) dairy innovation.
12-Oct-2023
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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.
15-Aug-2023
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MARKETS
Nelson-Jameson's new partnerships target plant-based market
Food processing distributor, Nelson-Jameson, partners with Vaess and Lallemand Specialty Cultures (LSC) in response to growing customer demand for plant-based and hybrid products.... Read more
Nestlé launches probiotic and HMO blend to mirror breastmilk changes
Nestlé has launched a new proprietary blend for infant nutrition combining a probiotic strain with varying levels of six human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) to support the developing infant through its life stages.... Read more
 Are natural sweeteners the next evolution of better-for-you energy drinks? SPINS shares insights
Energy drinks might be on the cusp of the next better-for-you evolution, which will see natural sweeteners gain over sugar and artificial alternatives, as the market overall continues to see high demand and strong unit growth, Scott Dicker, market insight director for SPINS, shared with FoodNavigator-USA.... Watch now
Sweet and spicy flavors are driving consumers’ global food and beverage exploration
Consumers across generations continue to explore global cultures through food, and international flavors that range from sweet to heat offer an opportunity for CPG brands to develop food and beverage products that expand consumers’ palettes and curiosities, Doug Resh, director of commercial marketing, T. Hasegawa, shared with FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
Strengthening vanilla's supply chain through its farmers
While the vanilla industry is seeing low prices and low demand this year, Virginia Dare’s partnerships with 1,300 growers in Madagascar are focused on fortifying communities’ livelihoods through social, environmental and economic initiatives that help them mitigate market adversity, Henry Todd, VP, international operations, Virginia Dare, told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
Launching a cannabis beverage brand: The Drinkable Company shares its top tips
Drawing on decades of experience in the beverage industry, Mark Mahoney teamed up with other industry veterans to launch The Drinkable Company. Here, he shares his top tips on launching a cannabis beverage brand, the opportunities and challenges for cannabis drinks, and how he expects the category to develop in the coming years...... Read more
‘We want happy pigs’… welfare and health outweigh climate concerns for consumers
Focusing solely on climate improvements in pork production is not what consumers care most about when buying pork, two studies reveal.... Read more
Limited window to apply for CDE branding grant
Value-added dairy businesses can still apply for a Center for Dairy Excellence (CDE) grant of up to $5,000.... Read more
Global sports drink market set to reach $36bn by 2028
The global sports drink market is predicted to reach $36.35bn in 2028, demonstrating a CAGR of 4.2% thanks to interest from a wide range of consumers.... Read more
AgTechNavigator.com launched to provide independent and authoritative news, insights and analysis
William Reed has launched AgTechNavigator.com to provide independent and authoritative news, insights and analysis of the global agtech space.... Read more
How AI and digital transformation are influencing the food and beverage industry
Manufacturers and retailers are improving their technology stack through digital transformation strategies and AI to improve operations and address historical food and beverage challenges from ingredient shortages and reformulations to predicting current and future market opportunities.... Read more
Alaska Airlines partners with Stumptown Coffee for in-flight service and select airport lounges
The recent partnership between Alaska Airlines and Stumptown Coffee features a custom coffee blend brewed specifically for high altitudes and highlights the airlines’ collaboration with West Coast-based food and beverage brands.... Read more
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