Consumers seeking clean labels historically have given a pass to plant-based meat and dairy alternatives, even though they have long lists of unfamiliar or difficult to pronounce ingredients, but that may be changing as the categoryâs health halo dims â prompting many players to scramble for simpler, natural ingredients, like those developed by startup Uncracked.... Watch now
Gluten free may not be as trendy as it once was, but the call-out continues to resonate with consumers as the quality, quantity and variety of products making the claim continue to improve â as showcased by brands across categories at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York.... Watch now
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans Advisory Committee is considering how the industry should approach ultra processed foods (UPFs) â including nomenclature and infrastructure.... Read more
The early retail success of functional beverage startup Crunchy Hydration shows sugar â or its low- and no-calorie counterparts â are not a necessary ingredient for success in a category that is laden with sweeteners used to mask the sometimes bitter or off-notes of many nootropics, adaptogens or other herbs, vitamins and minerals.... Watch now
Better-for-you gummy maker, Smart Sweets, launched its new and improved formula across its portfolio, including five new SKUs, catering to consumers seeking healthier candy for nearly any type of occasion, Katrina Hahn, Smart Sweetsâ co-CEO, told FoodNavigator-USA during the Sweets & Snacks Expo.... Read more
Sparkling water brand Aura Bora is turning negative comments about its brand into a positive with its Chili Watermelon flavor, made possible through a collaboration with candle company P.F. Candle.... Read more
Better-for-you candy company Issei Mochi Gummies is bolstering its retail footprint with recent launches into Albertsons and Walmart stores nationwide, as it finds an opportunity to provide an alternative to the gelatin- or pectin-based products on the market today, brand CEO Mika Shino told FoodNavigator-USA in a Startup Spotlight interview.... Watch now
Rethink Events' global summits are created by experts in the agri-food, water and sustainable materials industries to address the issues... more details
Free Newsletters for Food, Beverage & Nutrition Choose from more than 20 industry e-newsletters
