Unilever has introduced a premium, light, probiotic ice cream brand called Culture Republick containing three billion live cultures per pint from the patented strain GanedenBC30.
It’s a food and beverage manufacturer’s nightmare: the headline on People Magazine’s website announces you were sued in a class action because your 'always 100% natural' sparkling water allegedly contains an ingredient used in 'cockroach...
At a time when the rapidly growing human population is increasing food production demands, the Earth is pushing back and limiting yields previously garnered through traditional farming methods – inspiring companies such as AeroFarms to look for new ways...
Swedish company Oatly will open its first US production plant in New Jersey next spring to support demand for its dairy-free oat-based products in the US.
As the laws legalizing recreational use of cannabis shift in North America, consumer interest and readiness to try cannabis-infused products is also evolving, recent research by A.T. Kearney revealed.
Free from the constraints of the appellation d'origine contrôlée that dictate how cheese in Europe is made, American cheese makers are able to add innovative twists to traditional methods to create unique products that meet evolving consumer demand,...
Appalled at the amount of produce wasted every year while many people struggle with food insecurity, Kroger will launch a new brand that prizes oddly shaped and discolored fruits and vegetables that previously would have been rejected by the retail chain.
Treasure8 – a San Francisco-based firm on a mission to tackle food waste and food insecurity – has emerged from stealth mode with the launch of “delicate” fruit & veggie chips “that crunch like a potato chip, without oil," the first in a series...
Earlier this week the top scientific body studying climate change issued a dire warning that “rapid, far-reaching and unprecedented changes in all aspects of society,” must occur to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius and ensure a “more sustainable...
Just Add Cooking (JAC), a meal kit company founded in Boston in 2013, is looking for an extra boost of funding launching a WeFunder campaign with a $300,000 fundraising goal.
Roughly three-quarters of Americans understand that plant-based ‘milk’ products (almondmilk, soymilk etc) do not contain cow’s milk, although a significant minority - 16-20% depending on the variety – say they don’t know, while 7-9% believe they do contain...
Being a picky eater as a child may not have to do just with taste and familiarity, but also the way food is presented and arranged on a plate, recent research from Future Consumers Lab showed.
The value equation on which consumers select food and beverages has become infinitely more complex in recent years – creating a rising demand for ‘radical personalization’ that is forcing retailers and manufacturers to rethink how they make and offer...
It may be possible to increase food production sustainably and feed 10 billion people by 2050, say researchers, but only if we switch to flexitarian diets, cut global food waste in half and adopt climate-smart agriculture practices.
After honing its direct-to-consumer online model since launching in 2015, FBOMB macadamia nut butters and oils have expanded distribution into thousands of retail locations in specialty and grocery channels, targeting three-tiers of consumers.
Instant coffee sales in the US have been lukewarm at best, but Ian Bernal, founder of Santo Cubes – a startup making compressed cubes out of Colombian Coffee and raw cane sugar– believes that’s because the category hasn’t seen much innovation in terms...
For many Americans, canned tomatoes are a commodity that they regularly use in their home kitchens, but rarely think about beyond price and convenience – but Mutti, the number 1 selling tomato brand in Italy, wants to change that through a new multi-media...
'Ignorance is amok... not even the investors are asking the right questions. It’s total anarchy'
If you ask the FDA or the DEA if CBD (cannabidiol) is permitted in foods, beverages and supplements, the answer is a pretty unequivocal NO. If you ask the scores of companies currently selling it in everything from CBD-infused soda to smoothie kits, the...
Following Kroger's acquisition of Home Chef and months spent scaling up production capabilities, Home Chef meal kits have rolled out to 225 Midwest Kroger retail locations.
While the economics of running a subscription based home delivery model for fresh meal kits are notoriously challenging, shelf-stable kits offer distinct advantages to consumers and operators, argues the founder of gourmet meal kit brand Takeout Kit,...
Once Upon a Farm – a fresh baby, toddler, and kids food brand on a mission to transform the category – has closed a $20m Series B financing round led by CAVU Venture Partners.
Mexico’s market is primed for products offering prebiotic benefits as consumer research shows that consumers in the region are more knowledgeable and interested in digestive health than those in North America and Europe, according to ingredient supplier...
Natural Products Expo West in March may seem far in the future, but now is the time for entrepreneurs to start preparing if they want to launch a new businesses, brand or product at the show, according to the co-founders of the condiment startup Kumana.
Most bricks & mortar retailers have yet to carve out a ‘keto’ set in the bar category, but it’s only a matter of time, predicts Dang Foods founder Vincent Kitirattragarn, who says his new plant-based Dang Bars – with 14-15g fat, 9-10g protein, 6-7g...
Demand for meat alternatives continues to be on the rise with a third of US consumers planning to buy more vegetarian/plant-based food products in the next year, according to Mintel's Better-For-You Eating Trends survey from August 2018, polling...
Known as a pricey and somewhat elusive spice, the delicate ruby red saffron threads can be intimidating to many consumers. Socially conscious Rumi Spice is looking to change that perception and drive demand for its single-origin saffron, which will be...
Lamb may be a niche product in the US for now, but an increase of the ingredient on fast-casual menus and the shopping carts of millennials suggests that the protein is at the cusp of a “resurgence,” according to players in the American lamb segment.
Vertically integrated and socially-conscious tea company, Vahdam Teas, secured $2.5m in its Series B funding round led by Fireside Ventures to ramp up its customer acquisition rate and fuel its direct-to-consumer business in the US.
Consumer attention to health and wellness when making food and beverage purchases has impacted specific areas of the grocery store, specifically the rise in sales of no sugar added products and items that contain stevia or monk fruit, Nielsen data found.
Fat is back in the dairy aisles, if the recent proliferation of products touting their whole milk (c. 3.5% milk fat) credentials is anything to go by. But San Francisco-based start-up Peak Yogurt is taking the trend one step further in a bid to carve...
Wildly popular in the UK and Europe, the salty and slightly rubbery grilling cheese halloumi is beginning to gain attention in the US as consumer fears about fat fade and their desire for high-protein snacks increases, according to new research from Fact.MR.
Kraft Heinz has committed $100m to launch the venture capital fund Evolv Ventures that will be focused on investing in emerging technologies in the food industry.
After setting up its head offices and production facility in Manhattan Beach, California, in June, plant-based yogurt and dessert brand The Coconut Collaborative has confirmed listings with several West Coast retailers and will appear on those store shelves...
Transparency into how products are made, what is in them and how they impact society is no longer simply ‘nice to have’ – rather a new report from the Food Marketing Institute made possible with help from Label Insight shows that it is a ‘must-have’ for...
With juice caught in the war on sugar’s crossfire, the Juice Products Association has launched a new educational campaign and website touting science-backed health and nutritional benefits of the category in an effort to salvage sales and regain consumers’...
LaCroix maker National Beverage Corp “categorically denies all allegations” in a lawsuit alleging it falsely markets its flavored sparkling waters as ‘all natural’ in a case attorneys say reflects heightened scrutiny of the components of natural flavors.
MUSH founders, Ashley Thompson and Kat Thomas, spotted the need for a fresh, on-the-go, clean label food option that wasn't a cold-pressed juice, Greek yogurt, or protein bar, and created a line of ready-to-eat, chilled overnight oats soaked in almond...
In a ruling one attorney has described as an “outlier” and “extreme," a California federal court has certified two classes of consumers in a lawsuit alleging Chipotle falsely advertised its food as non-GMO given that its meat and dairy products are...
As alternatives to meat become increasingly sophisticated and available and a growing population begins to strain the supply of animal products, consumers are raising the bar for animal proteins in terms of appearance, freshness, processing and price...
While 100% juice does not typically contain added sugar (it’s just juice), that doesn’t automatically make ‘no added sugar’ claims on such products misleading, a CA judge has ruled in a case vs Kroger.
What’s new in the snacking world and how are consumers fitting snacks into their day? Is the trend of ‘fresh snacking’ the future, or are pantry items still the bread and butter of the category?
The future of subscription based meal kit delivery remains bright for players with a differentiated offering and an efficient supply chain, claims the CEO of Purple Carrot, who says the 100% plant-based meal kit brand has experienced “significant growth”...
Companies facing growing pressure to launch a near constant stream of new products or better-for-you versions of beloved items that do not sacrifice taste or experience may find some relief by using innovative flavors, suggests an expert with the consumer...
Entrepreneurs launching products that are unfamiliar to consumers or vastly different than previously available versions offered by competitors may struggle to gain initial trial – but partnering with chefs and distributing through foodservice can be...
Indra K. Nooyi served her last day as PepsiCo CEO yesterday, ending her 12 year tenure in the role and 24 years as a PepsiCo executive. Speaking in yesterday’s earnings call for PepsiCo’s Q3 2018 results, she highlighted ‘enormous’ potential for the company...
Indra Nooyi stepped down from her role as PepsiCo CEO yesterday, ending 12 years in the role and 24 years as a PepsiCo executive. Here, she outlines five lessons she’s learned from her tenure.