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News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology17-Nov-2023
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[On-demand event] Building resilient supply chains from seed to field and ‘farm gate to dinner plate’
Food and beverage companies need to take a holistic view of their agriculture and logistic processes to create resilient supply chains that can weather sudden and drastic challenges, a panel of experts shared during FoodNavigator-USA’s Futureproofing the Food System virtual summit.... Read more
 Food as medicine movement can boost economic, environmental health as well as patient well-being
The growing food as medicine movement has the potential to support not just the health of patients who are managing diet-related disease, but also that of the planet and local economies depending on how the food is grown and sourced, industry stakeholders argued during FoodNavigator-USA’s Futureproofing The Food System digital summit this week.... Watch now
 Watch on demand: What will it take to win over prescribers, insurers to food-as-medicine movement?
As the concept of “food as medicine” gains traction, doctors, dietitians and insurers already active in the space are keen to distinguish the difference between “better-for-you” products and those proven to effect a health change and therefore worthy of reimbursement and physician endorsements.... Watch now
How can food, beverage companies better harness AI? Focus on the human element
CPG brands are using AI for a host of business tasks, but the key to unlocking its value might come down less to the technology and more to how humans are empowered to make better decisions, a panel of experts shared during the virtual Digital Food and Beverage event this week.... Read more
Consumers have a greater appetite for food tech, but 'nobody wants their food to taste like tech'
Consumers might be warming up to the idea of technology playing a role in what they eat and drink, but startups and CPG companies still have a ways to go before they see the potential of what food tech can do for them, according to a panel discussion during FoodNavigator-USA’s Futureproofing the Food System virtual summit.... Read more
 Watch on demand: Can cellular agriculture, precision fermentation and molecular farming deliver on the promise for more sustainable proteins?
Despite notable advances in alternative protein production in 2023, including clearing regulatory hurdles, increasing capacity and expanding distribution, the segment faces significant hurdles, including questions about safety, sales and its ability to meaningfully impact the sustainability of the food system given capacity and capital constraints.... Watch now
Reintroduced Medical Nutrition Therapy Act could boost food as medicine movement
The bipartisan, bicameral reintroduction of the Medical Nutrition Therapy Act yesterday by Sens. Susan Collins and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) and Reps. Mike Kelly (R-Penn.) and Jen Kiggans (R-Va.) “would strengthen food retailers as a health and well-being destination” and boost reimbursable access to the growing food as medicine movement in the US, according to stakeholders.... Read more
Branded still better? Mondelez plays down private label threat citing ‘strong’ consumer confidence in Asia and Middle East
Snacking giant Mondelez has highlighted continued strong demand for its snack brands such as Oreo and Cadbury in emerging markets as key to its Q3 profitability, playing down threats from cheaper supermarket private label products.... Read more
From ‘the end of categories’ to tech-enabled permissibility: The trends reshaping the future of food
The lines that separated retail and foodservice are blurring and breaking, as food technology is addressing logistic and supply chain issues and providing new ways for consumers to experience products, Kevin Ryan, CEO of Malachite Strategy & Research, shared during a keynote presentation at the 2023 Private Label Manufacturers’ Association trade show.... Read more
Tyson Foods to close two meat facilities, promises to leave ‘no stone unturned’ in hunt for efficiencies, cost-savings
Executives at the meat-packing giant Tyson Foods promised to leave “no stone unturned” as they root out inefficiencies and continue to modernize the business to offset persistent economic headwinds, volatile commodity markets and other operational challenges that contributed to a $450m net loss in the company’s fourth quarter compared to a profit of $538m a year ago.... Read more
FDA Deputy Commissioner of proposed Human Foods Program moves forward with aggressive agenda while waiting for reorg finalization targeted for June
FDA’s massive reorganization to create a proposed unified Human Foods Program under one leader who will report directly to the agency’s commissioner may not be finalized until next June, but the program’s first Deputy Commissioner James ‘Jim’ Jones isn’t waiting to create and advance an ambitious agenda centered on preventing foodborne illness, improving nutrition and enhancing chemical safety.... Read more
The ‘world’s first’ alt seafood association wants to close the protein, omega gap
The Future Ocean Foods association has several activities on the agenda, including improving the nutritional profile of alternative seafood, with a particular focus on protein and omegas.... Read more
‘Our goal is to see a bigger shift across our industry’: Unilever bids to solve ice cream's last-mile problem by sharing reformulation patents
The CPG giant is sharing 12 reformulation patents with the wider ice cream manufacturing industry as it looks to lead the way in reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions from the last mile of the supply chain.... Read more
PepsiCo awards CHUZA winner of Greenhouse Accelerator Program Juntos Crecemos edition
PepsiCo awared snack brand CHUZA the grand prize for the Greenhouse Accelerator Program: Juntos Crecemos edition, as the startup plans to use the award money to expand distribution across the US, brand founder and CEO Daniel Schwarz told FoodNavigator-USA.... Read more
 Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: How plant-based players can ensure steady, long-term growth
Contrary to high-profile headlines about sliding sales of meat alternatives, consumer demand for plant-based products across categories continues to climb, but for the segment to reach its full potential – and continue expanding its consumer base – new research suggests brands and retailers must improve access to reliable, accurate information about how their products are made, the value they offer, where to find them and how to prepare them.... Listen now
Watch this week: FoodNavigator-USA’s digital summit explores trends in food-tech, food as medicine and the circular economy
This week, join FoodNavigator-USA and stakeholders across the supply chain, including Eat Just, The Hartman Group, Oishii, NotCo, Instacart, NIQ, Consumer Brands Association, FMI – The Food Industry Association, Cargill and more for our three-day Futureproofing the Food System digital summit.... Read more
Beyond Meat struggles continue in US, doubles down on EU expansion
According to analysts, Beyond Meat is in ‘survival mode’, as the plant-based meat maker continues to lose share in US retail. At the same time, the company is increasing distribution across the pond, where it has observed a faster-growing market.... Read more
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SUPPLIERS
Afresh rolls out platform to over 2,200 Alberstons’ meat, seafood departments to improve fresh-food inventories
Grocery technology provider Afresh is rolling out its platform to more than 2,200 Albertsons meat and seafood departments following a pilot program, as retailers turn to fresh-food assortments to differentiate from online channels.... Read more
ON-DEMAND WEBINARS
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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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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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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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-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-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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MARKETS
Will ‘healthy’ iconography help consumers select better options?
While the FDA is updating its current definition of healthy and exploring voluntary iconography for packaging, the term means many different things to many different people, which could complicate the impact of the icon and product marketing, suggests research from the International Food Information Council shared during FoodNavigator-USA's Futureproofing the Food System virtual summit on Nov. 15.... Read more
Building a defensible vertical farm is more than technology
Vertical farms promise to produce climate-resilient crops devoid of pesticides and fertilizers while reducing reliance on natural resources in contrast to traditional agriculture. Yet with the more recent failures of vertical farms due to high energy costs, labor challenges and product consistency, among others, the sector is challenged with growing profitably and consistently.... Read more
[Watch-on-demand] “Your AI is going to be as good as your data”
Understanding how to identify and leverage useful data into a consistent and predictive algorithm is critical for a nimble and productive business strategy. How can businesses across the food sector—from ingredient discovery and product development to marketing and supply chain management—find the right data to help drive their AI?... Read more
ADM: ‘Postbiotics aiding the convergence between foods, beverages, & supplements’
With 9% growth predicted from 2021 to 2026 and the surging consumer interest in non-pill delivery formats, postbiotics could be primed to rival probiotics in a few years, according to ADM’s Vaughn DuBow.... Read more
Stacy’s wants women entrepreneurs to get a bigger piece of the pie
Stacy's Rise Pies - available until Thanksgiving - were created to drive awareness of the disparity in funding faced by women businessowners.... Read more
Circana shows dollar sales up in fresh-food categories, predicts 2024 will be "year of the chicken"
Consumers are pushing dollar growth across bakery, deli, and produce and away from meat and seafood, but chicken might be a bright spot in 2024, Jonna Parker, principal II of fresh food at Circana, shared during a webinar.... Read more
Consumers expect to pay more for holiday meals, continue seeking convenience from grocery retailers
Thanksgiving retail is expected to see a more judicious consumer who expects to pay more this year and will seek more deals while retailers can expand food service departments with semi and fully-prepared meals to complement the majority of consumers who cook at home, according to holiday data from both FMI – The Food Industry Association and Circana.... Read more
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