Strong sales and market share gains in Kroger’s third-quarter announced last week suggest its controversial three-year, four-prong ‘Restock Kroger’ initiative is paying off and could insulate the retailer against a potential growth slowdown once a coronavirus...
Meat processing giant Tyson Foods threw its hat into the plant-based meat arena in 2019 with the nationwide launch of the Raised & Rooted brand, which is now available in 10,000+ US retail locations and select QSR outlets. But has it met expectations?
While the terms 'plant-based' and 'vegan' might appear to be interchangeable (they both exclude animal products), consumers do not view them in quite the same way, claims Foodchain ID, which has just launched separate 'vegan,'...
Supplement and organic foods retailer Natural Grocers said a continued emphasis on vitamin D, immune support and blood sugar management will lead industry trends in 2021.
In a year when food waste, climate change, social inequity and health & wellness have dominated headlines, it is fitting that the winners of Rabobank’s virtual FoodBytes! 2020 Pitch competition offer solutions to address these challenges and help...
From a flurry of startups using microbes – instead of plants or animals – to produce proteins, to AI-driven platforms exploring ‘the dark matter of nutrition,’ and real honey produced without bees, check out our gallery of foodtech companies to watch...
KIND's pending acquisition of Nature's Bakery, a family-owned, better-for-you snacking company best known for its soft-baked fig bars, gives the nutrition bar giant and its parent company Mars a stronger foothold in the nut-free snack bar category....
Faced with rising food prices and stagnant or reduced income during the pandemic, Americans are embracing a more DIY-approach to sourcing and cooking food to save money, and are less tolerant of waste that they believe could help feed the hungry, according...
Tate & Lyle has acquired Washington state-based stevia supplier Sweet Green Fields (SGF), strengthening the global ingredients company’s stevia solutions and capabilities by creating a fully-integrated supply chain along with unified research and...
After a tumultuous year caused by the pandemic, Danone is transitioning from a category-led to a "Local First" business model, which will help the company return to profitable growth as soon H2 2021, said Danone chairman and CEO Emmanuel Faber....
One day after McCormick & Company acquired Cholula hot sauce for $800m in a deal that will accelerate the spice company’s growth opportunities and expand its portfolio, the CPG giant is warning investors to reject an unrelated, unsolicited and undervalued...
Without the physical constraints of brick and mortar stores, e-commerce offers retailers an opportunity to appeal to more than just mainstream shoppers by diversifying their assortment to attract niche consumers who often will spend more for specialized...
US grocery retailer Kroger and UK-based grocery e-commerce tech company Ocado will construct an additional automated Customer Fulfillment Center (CFC) in the South region, while also collaborating to roll out in-store fulfillment (ISF) capabilities across...
Red is set to become a trending color in the food and beverage industry heading into 2021 as the shade can help signal the "start of a new era," says EXBERRY Coloring Foods supplier GNT Group.
As cases of COVID-19 resurge nationwide, retailers are bracing for another round of potential stockpiling and increased consumer demand by ordering more product – a trend that could strain production at plants already operating at capacity, suggests JM...
After initially hitting pause on new deals during the early days of the coronavirus outbreak, investors have steadily returned to the bargaining table, but the CEO of one venture capital firm warns the pandemic has raised the bar for and slowed the pace...
Toronto-based Mother Raw, a fast-growing brand of fresh, plant-based dressings, condiments, and quesos, has closed a US$6.1m Series A financing round to accelerate distribution across the US while expanding marketing and innovation initiatives, said CEO...
As consumers continue to navigate the pandemic’s threat to their physical and emotional health in the New Year, they increasingly will seek nutrition that is personalized, technologically enhanced, mood moderating and immunity boosting, according to Innova...
Membership-only natural and organic online marketplace Thrive Market – which now generates 28% of its sales from private label products - has gained 300,000 new members since the coronavirus pandemic hit, taking membership numbers to almost a million,...
This week Americans will kick off the winter holiday season with a Thanksgiving like no other in recent memory as the ongoing pandemic forces many people to eschew typical large gatherings in favor of smaller solo or household affairs – a change that...
Surging COVID-19 cases across the country in the coming three months presents “a very challenging environment,” which threatens near term supply chain viability despite proactive steps to protect employees and automate production, warns Post Holdings...
Hemp seeds are nutritional dynamite, but they’re still surprisingly under-utilized in foods and beverages, say the founders of Let There Be Hemp, a new brand hoping to make a splash in the chips category, and - down the road - to introduce Americans to...
Europe’s CBD market is optimistic a ruling from the EU’s highest court not to classify the ingredient a narcotic – going against the European Commission’s shock preliminary view in July – will pave the way for Novel Food applications for CBD products...
For the estimated one in seven people sensitive to short chain carbohydrates, following the low-FODMAP diet can provide immense digestive relief, but discovering, understanding and complying with the diet can be difficult given the prevalence of common...
From keto mug cakes and lower-sugar kids' lemonade to pickled lupini beans, plant-based cheese crackers and instant miso soups, check out 15 emerging brands who took part in the second pitch event from Startup CPG, a new organization that promotes...
A sharp and steady decline over the past 18 years of infant iron consumption uncovered by Nestlé’s long-term Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study reveals a threat to children’s brain development and learning capabilities as well as a significant market...
Consumers’ desire for comforting, nostalgic and indulgent foods and beverages as a way to cope with pressures from the pandemic, election and economic hardship in 2020 is about to clash with more austere preferences more typical of each new year, including...
Unilever is targeting annual sales of €1bn ($1.19bn - or around five times what it's selling today) from plant-based meat and dairy alternatives within five to seven years as part of a broader plan to make plant-based options more accessible, affordable...
While consumer understanding of prebiotics may still be in its infancy, basic knowledge around the topic is growing as more food and beverage brands enter the category, finds Kara Landau, founder of prebiotic functional food brand Uplift Food.
Wicked Foods, one the UK’s top plant-based food brands available in more than 3,700 Tesco stores, will launch its product line – which will focus on ready-made, convenient meal solutions – in the US and Canada in the summer of 2021.
As America continues to struggle with the fallout from widespread, prolonged systemic racism, including its impact on the food system, intentionally designed co-ops could provide a path forward for traditionally disenfranchised groups to improve access...
Cincinnati-based Graeter’s Ice Cream, a 150-year-old family-owned company, and Perfect Day, a San Francisco-based startup producing animal-free milk proteins via microbial fermentation, have partnered to launch “Perfect Indulgence”, a line of frozen desserts...
Children’s dietary patterns are mostly set by the time they turn 2 years old, which doesn’t leave a lot of wiggle room for indulging picky eaters if caregivers want their kids to grow up eating – and liking – a wide variety of healthy, nutrient-dense...
Despite higher interest in plant-based eating, Gen Z consumers are less likely to shop, prepare, and eat fresh vegetables than any other generation, according to Mintel research.
Protein Industries Canada – an industry-led, not-for-profit organization aimed at positioning Canada as world leader in plant-based protein production – along with partnering companies Ingredion, Ingredion Plant Based Protein Specialties (Canada), Verdient...
From 'smartbars' for kids and chickpea pizza to West African soups, keto puffs, more beverages touting immunity benefits and turmeric-laced oatmeal cups, check out FoodNavigator-USA's latest gallery of new products hitting the market this...
Despite ongoing economic uncertainty, “anticipated recessionary spending behavior” such as increased spending on private label and value brands and a shift towards value channels, “hasn’t occurred to date,” claims IRI in a new report exploring the opportunity...
The FDA has issued draft guidance encouraging food manufacturers to voluntarily declare all uses of sesame in the ingredient list on food labels, notably in flavors and spices, but says it needs more data to assess whether it should be subject to mandatory...
Companies hoping to break into the children’s food and beverage category may have a better shot at success by going direct-to-consumer with solutions that extend beyond kids to target the whole family than they do at breaking into and out on grocery retail...
SunOpta has struck a deal to sell its Tradin global ingredients business to Amsterdam-based global commodity trading co Amsterdam Commodities N.V. (‘Acomo’) for €330m ($390m) as it lays out its vision to become “a high-growth, plant-based company.”
One of the reasons COVID-19 is so unsettling is because the virus’ impact on each individual is so different. Researchers say a number of factors could impact this — including age, race, gender and an underlying mechanism.
When the pandemic prompted some retailers to delay category resets or close their doors temporarily to new brands, the emerging wellness shot brand So Good So You didn’t dwell on delayed distribution opportunities – rather it doubled down support for...
Meal kit co Home Chef – now part of Kroger – is generating “double-digit, near triple-digit growth year on year,” as it has expanded its offering beyond traditional meal kits that may take 45-55 minutes to prepare, to fully cooked prepared meals that...
A new study that asserts that multivitamin use is based mostly on positive thinking and not on health outcomes has been criticized for structural limitations that contribute to unfounded conclusions.
Food styling is a key marketing tool to make products, dishes, and meals look more appealing and appetizing, but does “pretty” food also impact its perceived healthiness? Preliminary research suggests there may be a link.
Axiom Foods has introduced its AvenOlait 2.0 oat ingredient, which is claimed to offer manufacturers of dairy alternatives enhanced functionality and nutrient density, facilitating the "next big wave" of oat-based dairy alternatives.
Protein-fueled organic snack brand IWON Organics has raised $500k in a new funding round and is gearing up to launch a new product in 2021 that will take it into new territory, says founder and CEO Mark Samuel, who has just picked up some new distribution...
Rabobank has announced the 15 finalists – food and ag entrepreneurs spanning everything from edible spoons to plant-based eggs - who will compete in its livestreamed FoodBytes! Pitch competition on December 2.
When the coronavirus first shuttered schools and threatened more than 22 million children’s access to the free and reduced breakfast, lunch and snacks, on which they relied for nutrition, PepsiCo’s Food For Good joined other non-profits, government agencies,...
