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Whaddyaluv: Spruce0132’s experiential artisan chocolate brand set for US entry
Family startup Spruce0132 is to introduce a chocolate brand to boutique channels across the US made entirely from Ecuadorian Sacha Gold cocoa.
Archives for September 21, 2016
Hippeas organic chickpea puffs explode out of the blocks as founder predicts revenues could go from zero to $35m by the end of 2018
Most new food & beverage brands quietly disappear after their creators run out of cash or patience; while those that do make it often slog away for years before the major retailers pay them any attention. A rarefied few – such as Hippeas - hit the big...
Millennial trust in organic seal helps drive up the segment’s sales
Sales of organic food continues to rise at a breakneck pace compared to the overall market, thanks in part to more Millennials regularly stocking their shopping carts with it, according to new survey data from the Organic Trade Association.
Verde Farms expands grass-fed beef range
US meat processor Verde Farms has expanded its portfolio of grass-fed beef to include cheaper varieties for a wider market to enjoy.
China lifts import ban on US beef
China’s government has lifted its 13-year ban on US beef imports - a move that the US meat industry hailed as an “important first step” in restoring beef trade.
'Win the screen': Mondelēz global e-commerce director shares online retail tips
Online impulse purchasing is about knowing your shoppers and making an offer that “would speak to them at exactly the moment that they’re on that webpage," says Mondelēz’s global e-commerce director, Neil Ackerman.
Clover Stornetta Farms makes non-GMO dairy pledge
California dairy Clover Stornetta Farms says all of its conventional milk products will be Non-GMO Project Verified within two years, with the first products featuring the stamp to hit shelves in Q1, 2017.
General Mills aiming to revive Fiber One snacks with NPD and marketing push
General Mills is hoping to turn around the performance of its Fiber One snacks with a marketing push and new and revamped products.