Snacking in the US continues to climb, according to data from Circana, despite predictions that a surge in the frequency and sales of snacks during the pandemic was unsustainable and would revert to pre-COVID levels as consumers returned to in-person...
Supplementation with a standardized Ashwagandha root extract may reduce stress and anxiety in healthy individuals with mild to moderate stress-related symptoms, compared to placebo, says a new study from Sabinsa.
How can bread waste products be put to good use? In a new partnership between UK-based Clean Food Group and Roberts Bakery, the former will use its fermentation technology to transform the waste products of the latter into oils and fats that can be used...
A report finds that plant-based burgers, meatballs and bacon alternatives are healthier than their meaty counterparts, but animal meat scores better for chicken chunks, chicken fillet, and schnitzel.
Mars Incorporated has launched a first-of-its-kind digital and out-of-home campaign that ‘reuses’ fan-favourite advertisements, giving them a second life and claiming the new messages bring hope and progress around climate action.
As part of Mars Inc.’s strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the confectionery major is optimising product recipes to include more environmentally friendly ingredients.
As the implementation date nears, the FDA has released an easy-to-digest guide to help small businesses prepare for the new requirements for yogurt – from information about additives to labeling rules and beyond.
Climate impact labels are being applied to 2,500 food items across five Carrefour stores in Dubai, including at Expo City, in time for the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference.
Mintel's 2024 food and drink trends list for North America shows consumers will be concerned about their health, the environment, and how AI might make their lives easier, Jenny Zegler, director of Mintel Food & Drink, shared during a webinar....
The capital crunch many food and beverage companies have faced in 2023 will remain a challenge into 2024 due to several macro-economic reasons, Jennifer Palmer, CEO and founder of lending company JPalmer Collective, told FoodNavigator-USA.
A new study suggests that repeated consumption of plant-based meat over time does not improve consumer liking. However, the context – what meals the plant-based substitutes are used in – is highly significant to how they receive it.
An independent panel rejected US concerns over how Canada allocates its dairy tariff-rate quotas under the US-Mexico-Canada-Agreement, leaving US exporters and trade bodies frustrated.
CPG companies are lowering sodium content, including through stealth-health, while larger market trends around clean-label might be distracting companies for developing healthier and more nutritious products, Tia Rains, VP of science, innovation, and...
Fetch is gamifying the shopping experience and data collection with a reward-based app that gathers information about how consumers are buying products in specific categories, like chocolate, company VP of Partner Development Anne Hill told FoodNavigator-USA....
Nearly 150 dairy industry stakeholders, including producers, entrepreneurs and investors, gathered at a winery in idyllic Livermore, Cali., earlier this month to celebrate the winners of the 5th Real California Milk Excelerator competition, which scoured...
Front of package nutrition labeling intended to help consumers select healthier foods and beverages by potentially calling out the amount of added sugar and other nutrients of interest could unintentionally expose children to higher levels of non-nutritive...
Can the complexities of breast milk be replicated by cows? France-based Nūmi doesn’t think so. The start-up is turning to cell culture to develop the ‘closest thing possible’ to breast milk.
While consumers are spending less, inflation continues to boost FMCG sales. A new report finds growth and resilience are possible through strategic pricing structures that support new product development (NPD) and sustainability.
Ingredients such as whole grains, legumes, fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds and plant-based protein are highly nutritious. Snacks major PepsiCo, in its shift towards expanding its ‘diverse ingredients’ portfolio, plans to produce products containing...
UK-headquartered Unilever has announced plans to open up its first lab dedicated to AI, where employees will optimise data and insights, as well as explore trends.
Consumers of all ages are buying sustainably marketed products across categories, despite their price premium and ongoing inflationary pressures, Joan Driggs, VP of content and thought leadership at Circana, shared during a recent webinar....
Increased scrutiny of environmental sustainability claims by regulators and competitors has many brands turning to third-party certifications to reassure consumers about claims’ veracity and to protect against litigation – but recent movements in the...
Software company Senspire demonstrated its all-in-one product development platform, Flavor Studio, at the Private Label Manufacturer Association event earlier this month, showing how product developers can use digital tools to launch products faster,...
Bakery&Snacks caught up with ABA president and CEO Eric Dell at iba - a leading trade fair for the bakery and confection industry - where the American Bakers Association (ABA) had teamed up with Bakery Equipment Manufacturers and Allieds (BEMA) and...
The Aptamil owner has signed a letter of intent with Else Nutrition, a start-up making formula for babies and kids from almonds, buckwheat and tapioca.
With $3M in seed funding from Astanor Ventures, Heali plans to expand its personalized nutrition services for consumers and patients with chronic illnesses through its database of evidence-based nutrition research, while developing a larger presence with...
Gen Z consumers are turning to private-label brands for their value and reliability, but they are split on how to engage in the category and what to look for, Sarah Williams, assistant professor of marketing at SUNY Old Westbury, shared during a presentation...
While allulose may technically be a ‘rare’ sugar, marketing it simply as sugar could mislead consumers to believe it is or is the same as common table sugar, the National Advertising Division of BBB National Programs determined in a recent decision.
Consumer research by Tate & Lyle reveals almost half of 18-34-year-olds across the UK and Europe tuck into a sweet or savoury baked treat daily. A third of consumers aged 34 and above are doing the same.
US dairies breathed a sigh of relief after an extension to the 2018 Farm Bill was approved last week, but industry insiders are hoping Congress won’t need a full year to pass the new legislation.
CPG companies are turning to sustainable packaging, including compostable options, to boost ESG scores and reduce waste, but they must consider a host of implications for food safety, consumers, and the planet, Rhodes Yepsen, executive director at the...
The funding will aid initiatives within three National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) competitive grant programs that make up the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP), including include Nutrition Incentive (NI), Produce Prescription...
Warning letters sent last week by the Federal Trade Commission to two food industry trade groups and a dozen online health influencers questioning the adequacy of paid partnership disclosures may not be a harbinger of impending enforcement that some believe,...
Post Holdings will remain under the leadership of interim CEO Jeff Zadoks for the foreseeable future as CEO Robert Vitale undergoes radiation and chemotherapy for a recently discovered and removed malignant tumor.
DSM-Firmenich and Sustained are collaborating to capture animal protein life cycle assessment impacts at the farm level, making it easier for food makers to assess and communicate the environmental footprint of their products.
The use of MSG as a flavouring agent should be reduced, according to researchers who have also emphasised the need for further research into the long-term biochemical effects of human consumption.
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...
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 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...
The world’s largest bakery manufacturer recently held its first Global Sustainability Summit at its head office in Mexico to review best practices, measure the progress of its Sustainability Strategy and devise plans for cooperative initiatives.
A recent study published in medical journal The Lancet has found that ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption is often linked to multimorbidity. However the study found no link between multimorbidity and consumption of UPFs including breakfast cereals,...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...