Chr. Hansen is pushing back the boundaries of ‘natural’ ingredients and expanding its range of colouring foodstuffs to help food and beverage manufacturers take clean labels to the next level.
The dairy sector is undergoing some revolutionary changes due to our ever-evolving diets. As the industry responds to consumer trends, as well as government goals, we are seeing new product developments, changing working practices, and growth in protein...
From chickpea tofu to spiced coffee, Sterling-Rice Group (SRG) highlights six culinary trends it predicts will inspire packaged foods and foodservice menus in 2018.
The arrival of 2017 may have marked the end of the year of the pulse, but new products featuring lentils and legumes continue to flood the market and gain traction with consumers thanks to the many benefits they offer, including weight management, heart...
As the war on sugar gains momentum, plant-based beverage company Califia Farms is cutting back the sugar content across its product portfolio by 40% while still offering consumers who want something sweet options that are more in-line with World Health...
New research on the health benefits of pistachios to help manage gestational diabetes could open up a whole new consumer group for the nut and the products that contain it, according to researchers and nutritionists who spoke at the Food & Nutrition...
Over the past decade, beef consumption in the US has dropped due mainly to high prices and increased competition from chicken and other protein sources, but the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association hopes to resurrect sales by bringing back its 25-year-old...
The entrepreneurs behind the startup Revelé Gelato thought health-conscious consumers seeking to indulge in frozen dessert faced an unfair decision: choose between high quality, recognizable ingredients that typically come with a higher fat and calorie...
Increased consumer demand for convenience has led to high activity in the grab-and-go space. New York City-based Baldor Specialty Foods is tapping into the trend through its recently launched line of vegetable meal kits Urban Roots.
Animal agriculture in the US is often criticized for its heavy environmental impact, but data from the National Dairy Council tells a very different story – one of farmers using technology to improve the sustainability of their lands and dairy production....
Jerky producer Jack Link’s has unveiled its first lines of refrigerated meat snacks and pork skin products at the NACS Show, hoping to expand its footprint in the convenience channel.
Despite improved access to organic staples such as milk and salad, consumers still struggle to prepare fully organic meals because they can’t easily find organic “extras” to round out dishes, such as condiments, dressings and dips – something the new...
For all the hub-bub around bold and exotic flavors, the success of Jolly Time’s Blast O Butter microwave popcorn for the past 20 years is a good reminder of the power nostalgia and familiarity can play in driving ongoing sales.
Compared to other retail categories, brick-and-mortar for groceries still prevails, but companies like Ahold USA are upping their digital game anyways, as consumers spend their daily lives equally off and online.
The US team behind the coconut-based yogurt COYO hopes slashing its suggested retail price will help the brand jump from the natural to the conventional channel and that its creamy texture will keep it there by captivating mainstream shoppers who place...
As sugar continues to gain prominence as public enemy No. 1 in America for contributing to obesity and other chronic health problems, Berkeley-based biotech startup Sugarlogix has taken on the daunting task of teaching manufacturers and consumers that...
Are Americans ready for savory yogurt? Right now, it seems the jury is still out, with some high profile brands quietly dropping some of their more adventurous SKUs and Blue Hill pausing production of its beet- and carrot-fueled yogurts. However, some...
Based on a survey of 2,000 consumers conducted this summer, market research group Packaged Facts found that Millennials who shop at natural channel stores are most likely to seek probiotic foods and beverages. So what are growth opportunities companies...
New research revealing a dramatic increase in the number of insurance claims related to severe allergic reactions to food reinforces other evidence indicating that food allergies are on the rise, and bolsters the marketing opportunity and potential longevity...
With inflation rates shrinking (but still high), economic conditions in Argentina are improving. And with the government taking on export taxes and import restrictions, the future is looking rosier for the country.
With growth of coffee consumption in the US and Europe stagnating, manufacturers are pursuing increase opportunity in emerging markets, such as Brazil, “despite several macro-economic road bumps,” according to new research from Rabobank.
From the makers of the better-for-you snack subscription box Love With Food, which builds brand awareness and gathers consumer feedback for finished products, comes a new product testing and insights platform that promises to do what traditional focus...
Trader Joe’s is the most at-risk retailer in the US, not because of price reduction but simply because so many of its consumers cross shop at both Amazon and Whole Foods, says an industry consultant.
The Global Organization for EPA and DHA Omega-3s (GOED) continues to commission key studies to support the quality and efficacy of omega-3 fatty acids, with recent meta-analyses of the health benefits starting to impact policy and regulatory conversations.
High inflation in many Latin American countries is pushing consumers to shop based on value, but whether they define this as higher quality or larger quantity varies on their age, goals and specific country, according to recent research from Nielsen....
High rates of obesity and diabetes in Mexico has consumers looking for healthier options that do not compromise on a taste – a difficult combination that is nonetheless within reach for manufacturers thanks to innovative ingredients showcased at the Food...
Convenience retailers are very positive about Coca-Cola’s recently launched Coke Zero Sugar, with one analyst predicting it could bring the company’s carbonated soft drink portfolio back to the black in a couple of years.
Mexico is eager to follow America’s growing demand for more protein, probiotics and fiber, but lower income levels could hold back consumers and create challenges for manufacturers, according to one industry insider.
The founder of beverage brand Treo wants to do for birch-water what his father did for iced tea in the 1980s and ’90s when he founded Snapple: take it from a niche ‘acquired taste’ market to the mainstream.
Setting up a fresh food ecommerce operation from scratch is not for the faint hearted, as the eye-watering sums spent by some meal-kit/meal delivery brands have proved. But for retailers, lifestyle brands, CPG brands or others interested in a slice of...
Could skyr – which is higher in protein and lower in sugar – be as big as Greek yogurt, or is the ‘Icelandic’ segment of the dairy aisle likely to remain a quirky niche? Ten years ago, people were asking the same question about Greek yogurt, says the...
Thanks to its stable nature and absence of a genetically modified variety, sunflower oil is in a good position to replace partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs), according to the National Sunflower Association.
Lidl is successfully undercutting competitors in premium and organic and would benefit hugely from a restructure towards this strength, says The Hartman Group.
While kale remains popular, increasingly it must share the limelight with other dark, leafy greens, hot peppers, ‘superfoods’ and produce linked to Hispanic culture, all of which are gaining popularity, according to a new report from Packaged Facts that...
In America we tend to think more is better, but when it comes to solving the rising problem of malnutrition or hidden hunger – fortifying foods with higher levels of vitamins and minerals or creating supplements with nutrient levels that far exceed the...
When it comes to a successful product launch, timing is vital – especially if a company hopes to disrupt a category or substantially change the way consumers think about what is on their plate and how it got there.
Even though ecommerce represents only a small fraction of grocery sales currently, manufacturers and retailers need to embrace digital now or else risk losing out given it influences more than half of all grocery sales somewhere along the path to purchase,...
As Americans scout out the best deals to celebrate National Coffee Day on Friday, manufacturers of the beverage have a lot to celebrate – including a significant increase in the percentage of people in the US who enjoy a daily cup of joe, according to...
Albertsons’ deal to acquire meal kit company plated was a smart move for both parties, and will likely be the first of many strategic partnerships in the food ecommerce space as “brands are seeking out their dance partner before the music stops"...
Easy access to product reviews both online and in stores is playing an increasingly important role in consumers’ purchasing decisions, and could help retailers defend market share from Amazon following its acquisition of Whole Foods Market, according...
Summer is just barely over and already the makers of popchips are looking forward to the next one and the chance to repeat the widely successful 'one snack at a time' regional sampling campaign, that resulted in an astounding 72% lift in velocity...
Compared to crickets, grasshoppers and even meal worms, the fruit fly is minuscule, but according to the co-founders of Flying SpArk this tiniest of insects could prove to be a more bountiful, sustainable and efficient source of protein.
New tools from the Retail Dietitians Business Alliance are helping registered dietitians gain professional prominence in grocery stores and sales outlets while also expanding their influence over product selection, displays and ultimately consumer purchasing...
Plant-based meats account for less than a quarter of 1% of meat sales in the US, while plant-based milks have gobbled up almost 10% of the fluid milk market, says the Good Food Institute (GFI). But why is this? Are they simply not cutting it, or is it...
Elmhurst Milked is hoping to make a splash in the burgeoning plant-based dairy arena with ‘milked peanut’ beverages that offer more protein, less sugar, a creamier mouthfeel and a noticeably shorter, cleaner, label than other nut milks, with products...
