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News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology10-Nov-2023
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Gen Z shoppers will ‘be the greenest shopper yet,’ Non-GMO Project shares in latest awareness data
A majority of consumers are less likely to consider non-GMO or organic claims in their purchase decisions, but millennials and Gen Z consumers are more likely to seek out products with Non-GMO Project and USDA Organic labels than older cohorts, as Hans Eisenbeis, director of mission & messaging at the Non-GMO Project shared in a recent webinar.... Read more
Danone, Keurig Dr Pepper tell FDA that sugar reduction requires a different playbook from sodium reduction
Research showing consumer preferences for sweetness intensity may not be as easy to reduce as their preferences for sodium suggests a “stealth health” approach of slowly lowering added sugar across the food supply may not be an effective strategy for reducing sugar consumption.... Read more
Kellanova’s US business off to a rocky start with higher elasticities, lower volumes
Kellanova, the snack-centric spinoff from Kellogg, saw volumes and sales in North America drop in its third-quarter as it lapped high sales from a year ago, faced rising elasticities and suffered the consequences of dragging its feet to bring back in-store merchandising and promotions paused while the company solidified supply.... Read more
Omeat completes pilot plant, moves towards cultivated meat commercialization
Located in Thousand Oaks, Ca., the 15,000 square-foot pilot plant has the capacity to produce up to 400 tons of product, strengthening Omeat's path towards regulatory review and approval for a growing demand of sustainable alternative proteins.... Read more
Rockefeller Foundation, American Heart Association, Instacart and Recipe4Health explore strategies for equitable access to nutrition, food as medicine
The potential for food as medicine to prevent, manage and treat diet-related diseases is tremendous, but consumer awareness of and access to it are still limited – prompting public health advocates, government leaders and stakeholders across the food system to work together to help more people access the nutritious food they need to live healthier.... Read more
Will Ozempic be the catalyst to a healthier food, beverage industry?
GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have garnered consumer attention for their ability to curb unhealthy food and beverage cravings, leading to weight loss, as large CPG companies and major retailers might be able to use the moment to refocus on providing better-for-you and healthier options.... Read more
Hain Celestial pursues ‘bold transformation’ focused on snacks, food for kids & beverages
Once a collector – if not always capable caretaker of – disparate food and beverage brands across categories, Hain Celestial has pared back its portfolio and now is focusing on five “consumer centric” platforms, including snacks, baby & kids, beverages, meal prep and personal care as part of a “bold transformation” plan it has dubbed “Hain Reimagined.”... Read more
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
NotCo 2.0: Plant-based company makes bigger B2B push to be the ‘ChatGPT of food'
Chilean food tech company NotCo is taking its AI-based technology Giuseppe to a wider business-to-business (B2B) audience in an effort to create the "ChatGPT of food," as it continues to find new ways to innovate in the plant-based market, company founder and CEO Matias Muchnick told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
Dunnhumby survey explores consumer attitudes on AI for budgeting, reducing food waste
Shoppers see the potential of AI to better manage grocery budgets and reduce food waste, but many are not sold on the potential of self-driving technology or customer service chatbots, dunnhumby shared in its latest Consumer Trends Tracker report.... Read more
James Caulfield to step up as PepsiCo CFO
PepsiCo announces new chief financial officer James Caufield, as long-standing CFO departs for pastures new this 30 November 2023.... Read more
From compostable to recyclable: How companies are improving ESG goals with sustainable packaging
CPG companies are making progress on ESG goals with the help of more sustainable packaging formats created with recycled or compostable plastic, which will be the focus of two sessions during the 2023 FoodNavigator-USA Futureproofing the Food System virtual summit.... 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
Dawn Foods opens Seattle Inspiration Hub, plans future locations to spur bakery innovation
Bakery ingredient company Dawn Foods cut the ribbon on its new innovation hub in Seattle, Wash., as it looks to partner with its customers to meet the demand for daily delights and other sweet treats, said Jennifer Lapaugh, senior director of marketing communications and events at Dawn Foods.... Read more
Balancing sugar reduction, consumer demands: Why CPG companies might want to take the 'stealth-health' approach
CPG companies reducing sugar content to meet WHO and other health organization guidelines are increasingly relying on a variety of natural sweeteners, as the industry walks a precarious line in meeting those reduction goals and consumer demands, according to a Georgetown University report.... Read more
Kraft-Heinz focuses on building value through packaging, external partnerships
In the wake of Kraft-Heinz's earning results, the company reported a 3.5 percentage point increase in its stocks with double digit growth in emerging markets. Carlos Abrams-Rivera, incoming CEO, Kraft-Heinz, discussed during CNBC’s Evolve Global Summit how different packaging formats across retail channels meet consumer demands for value while accelerating its operations through external partnerships is strengthening the company's positioning.... 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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SUPPLIERS
Startup sees demand for insect protein creep up
Divaks, the insect ingredients start-up, is scuttling to meet fast-growing consumer demand for alternative protein sources with its mealworm plant expansion.... Read more
Kerry helps bakers to slash waste by ramping up the shelf life of sweet baked treats
The global nutrition specialist has launched an enzyme solution that delivers longer-lasting softness, freshness and moistness perception over the shelf life of a sweet bakery treat.... Read more
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