At a time when meat consumption is increasingly being seen as unsustainable, eating insects is for many a comparatively better option. However, many people in the West find insects difficult to stomach. A new study shows that it is possible to increase...
Berkot’s Super Foods will implement Birdzi’s comprehensive customer intelligence and engagement system across its 17 grocery locations in Wisconsin and Illinois.
Industry is approaching the plastic pollution problem in varying ways, with some companies turning to plastic alternatives made from unlikely materials, from fungi to algae and grains. Join pioneers in the plastic-free space pitch their innovations at...
From convenience to hydration and satiation, consumer preferences for beverages offer manufacturers an opportunity to hone in on value, attributes and nutrition with taste and simple ingredients as a common driver, according to Hartman Group’s Modern...
Even though plant-based protein sales continued to slide in July, prompting retailers to slim down and shift offerings from the more premium placement in the refrigerated section to the freezer aisle, startup TiNDLE Foods still sees significant opportunity...
Many consumers are scrapping digital shopping apps and e-commerce options in the hunt for deals, which can challenge retailers trying to grow their business, Laetitia Berthier, head of customer success for AI company SymphonyAI, told FoodNavigator-USA....
With the summer ice cream season almost over, the market is facing fresh challenges as consumers pushback on discretionary spending, driving down volume, and look for more sustainable and high-quality products, Sherry Frey, VP of total wellness for NIQ,...
The Consumer Brands Association is lauding a preliminary decision by the Department of Commerce to not impose anti-dumping and countervailing duties on tin mill products from five countries which could have caused costs – and by extension consumer prices...
At a time when many players in the controlled environment agriculture industry are laying off employees, filing for bankruptcy and in some cases closing their doors, vertical farm Oishii continues to grow – expanding production, distribution, its portfolio...
Gen Z consumers want to balance their demands for delicious and nutritious foods with their beliefs and ethics, creating a fissure, according to a recent Ketchum survey of 2,000 Americans 13 years and older.
FDA may change the standard of identity for pasteurized orange juice to lower the beverage’s minimum Brix level – or soluble solids content – which influences sweetness and certain nutrients, at the behest of Florida citrus stakeholders depending on consumer...
The intrinsic connection between consumer preferences and market dynamics will be shaped by a once limited and now more stable supply chain, improved inflationary pressures and a departure from COVID-19 concerns, giving brands more clarity on how to develop...
For the plant-based meat industry to close the supply and demand gap and reduce prices it must overcome what Rebellyous Foods CEO and Founder Christie Lagally describes as a “quality at scale” challenge, in which limited access to the “right tools” drives...
On track to separate from Kellogg Co. in the fourth quarter, Kellanova will position itself as a snacks-led powerhouse and improved company with “a growth mindset, a refreshed strategy and more ambitious financial expectations,” CEO Steve Cahillane said...
At IFT FIRST 2023, food ingredient company Virginia Dare blew out the candles on the birthday cake and celebrated 100 years in business, as it showcased its range of ingredients in a host of beverages..
As Kellogg Co. moves forward with spinning out its $2.7bn iconic cereal business under the new WK Kellogg Co., it is embracing a three-prong strategy that will enable it to rebuild market share lost in recent years and seize a larger portion of the $10.4bn...
Despite a desire to eat healthier, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 90% of Americans do not eat enough fruits and vegetables due in large part to negative perceptions of flavor, convenience and cost – all of which startup Pairwise...
Online digital shopping is an increasingly important aspect of shopper acquisition, as what happens digitally often influences brick-and-mortar shelves, a panel of e-commerce experts shared in a recent Circana webinar.
Simplicity is key for foodies, according to Curious Plot’s latest study on consumer curiosity where “early adopter consumers” across generations provided culinary, nutrition and sustainability insights on what drives their food choices and habits.
Like other meal kit companies, Hello Fresh saw active customers, number of orders and as a result revenue drop in its second quarter ending June 30, but unlike some competitors – notably Blue Apron – its margins held strong thanks in part to disciplined...
This week, it was announced that revenue for plant-based meat brand Beyond Meat had fallen by more than 30%. Does this say more about Beyond Meat or the plant-based sector in general? Why are some consumers rejecting plant-based meat?
Low-income consumers who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps, can now use their benefits to buy groceries online in all 50 states and Washington, DC, following Instacart’s launch at seven Safeway locations...
Meal kit pioneer Blue Apron expects to return to profitability by the second quarter of next year after a post-pandemic decline in demand caused its revenue and margins to tumble – pushing it to adopt an “asset-light” model in which it handed off manufacturing...
Consumers are leveraging in-store and digital shopping experiences to find the best deals to fiight inflation, while product availability and accuracy are crucial to building loyalty online, Kroger’s retail insight arm 84.51° shared in a recent whitepaper....
The rapid growth of plant-based protein newcomer Actual Veggies suggests the sliding sales of alternative protein products that closely mimic their animal counterparts does not represent a lack of consumer interest in vegetarian and vegan options, but...
Between recent acquisition and slumping unit sales, the plant-based meat alternative (PBMA) market faces headwinds as consumers shift to less expensive proteins in the face of economic pressure, though all might not be lost for the category, Mintel shared...
The online grocery channel is facing several headwinds in 2023, as macro-economic factors are influencing where and how consumer shop, Gen Z consumers become weary of tech, and two key market players - Walmart and Amazon - intensify their rivalry, Matthew...
Tyson Foods will shutter four more chicken facilities as part of a “bold,” multi-point plan to improve its performance, which has struggled for years to balance supply and demand and navigate falling prices and higher costs.
With signs some plant-based makers are struggling, we ask innovators whether the meat alternative category is experiencing a slowdown, a ‘shakedown’, or other?
Offering an abundant selection of fresh, high-quality, diverse fruits and vegetables is a top priority for most grocers given the produce section is often a key driver for overall store foot traffic – but according to a recent survey staying stocked is...
A bipartisan bill introduced in Congress is seeking to expand access to dairy products such as yogurt and cheese for SNAP households by amending the scope of the HFMI program.
Soy’s claim to fame to is its versatility in applications, nutrition and its harvest process, Pam Smith, RDN, explained to FoodNavigator-USA. Consumers, whether they’re from the camp of meat or plant-based, believe that sustainability should be a standard...
Executives at Kellogg Co. are neither surprised nor overly worried about the long-term effects of sharp volume declines and a slowdown in sales growth in the company’s second quarter, noting the company has “lots of dry powder … to drive real quality...
Consolidation in the plant-based meat market -- like in the case of Alpha Foods (Alpha) this week -- will likely continue into the foreseeable future, Miri Eliyahu, senior research analyst at Euromonitor, told FoodNavigator-USA.
More than 900 comments have been submitted to the FDA over its proposed labeling guidance for plant-based milk alternatives. From Danone North America to the Plant Based Foods Association, we round up some of the key arguments from both sides.
Specialty retailer Sprouts Farmers Market continues to disprove early-naysayers who doubted the soundness of its pre-pandemic decision to pull back on price promotions to focus on consumers who will pay more for a higher-end “treasure hunt”-type shopping...
Despite losing market share in recent months due to higher prices and increased promotional activity by competitors, Kraft Heinz CEO Miguel Patricio says he is confident the company will meet its full year net sales targets and exceed previous gross profit...
Consumers across socio-economic statuses are responding to higher grocery bills by using coupons and online shopping tools to price compare, Sally Lyons Wyatt, executive and practice leader for client insights at Circana, shared during a webinar this...
By Paul Shapiro, CEO of The Better Meat Co., author of Clean Meat: How Growing Meat Without Animals Will Revolutionize Dinner and the World, a five-time TEDx speaker, and the host of the Business for Good Podcast
To read recent headlines about plant-based meat, you might think that the animal meat industry was flying high. The reality paints a different picture.
FoodNavigator-USA sat down in an exclusive interview with Bryan Hitchcock, chief science and technology officer, IFT to discuss how IFT is overseeing its food science program with a focus on nutrition, traceability, transparency and food waste during...
The meal kit space is undergoing an evolution in the wake of the pandemic, with affordability and personalization trends top-of-mind for consumers and meal kit marketers alike, according to a new report from Euromonitor International.
While regulators, legislators and industry stakeholders debate whether whole, 2% and flavored milks should be offered alongside plain, low-fat and fat-free options as a required component of school meals, a growing number of students are raising concerns...
Kraft Heinz is stirring up its 130-year-old Maxwell House brand with new cold beverage innovation in the instant-coffee segment and a new look and feel to hit store shelves in 2024, the company’s director of coffee innovation and white space for North...
Confection and snack maker Mondelez’s volumes and market share inched up alongside strong sales in the second quarter despite implementing price hikes similar to competitors that report flat units in the face of inflation.
U.S. schools would be permitted to serve whole and 2% milk under a bill with bipartisan backing and House legislators’ approval, but health advocates maintain the measure is not in students’ best interests and would increase saturated fat in school meals.
Protein liquids and powders are one of the fastest growing segments within plant-based as more people adopt vegan and vegetarian lifestyles for ethical, environmental and health reasons – but breaking into the mainstream sports nutrition category will...
A follow up study assessing the purity of avocado oil found not much has changed over the past several years, with researchers at University of California Davis determining that the majority of private label avocado oils on the market are rancid or mixed...
The Coca-Cola Co. will continue to raise prices in the second half of the year in select markets after volume stabilized and sales rose in the period despite earlier price hikes and growing consumer price consciousness, executives said yesterday during...
Vertical farming, and controlled environment agriculture more generally, holds the promise of environmental sustainability. But rising energy costs and challenging economic conditions are straining the sector. Can technology help overcome obstacles to...
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