Storck makes big US push with Toffifay
August Storck has repositioned its Toffifay brand in the US to appeal to female shoppers and hopes to compete in the affordable premium space.
Archives for February 9, 2017
Protein holds steady in 2017 but consumers become more sophisticated in their demands
Protein shows no sign of petering out in 2017 with many consumers still listing it as an “ideal attribute” for fortification across categories and an ever-growing list of sources from which manufacturers can choose, according to a product development firm.
HIA sues the DEA: ‘Stop treating hemp as something illicit’
The Hemp Industries Association (HIA) has filed a motion to hold the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in contempt of court for disregarding a 2004 ruling that hemp fiber, stalk, sterilized seed and oil are specifically exempted from the definition...
CAUGHT ON CAMERA AT THE 2017 WINTER FANCY FOOD SHOW
KRAVE Jerky general manager: It’s our flavors that differentiate us
When KRAVE burst onto the scene in 2010, its all-natural credentials, premium packaging and gourmet flavors gave it a unique point of difference in the sluggish meat snacks market. Since then, however, scores of new entrants have started muscling in on...
New dressings from Bolthouse Farms target underserved overlap between organic and better-for-you
Bolthouse Farms expands its footprint in the crowded dressing category with the launch of a new premium line that fills the whitespace in the unexpectedly bare overlap between organic and better-for-you options.
ALDI unveils $1.6bn store remodel plan; Whole Foods axes 1,200+ store goal
ALDI has unveiled a $1.6bn plan to remodel and expand 1,300 US stores by 2020, while Whole Foods has abandoned its 1,200+ store goal and says its new focus is on "disciplined growth" and encouraging its core customers to spend more.
Trump called to strike meat deal with Japan
Beef and pork bodies have called on US President Donald Trump to launch free trade negotiations with Japan as prime minister Shinzo Abe jets in for a state visit this week.
Pilgrim’s Pride sees major fall in income
US poultry producer Pilgrim’s Pride saw its full-year income decline by nearly a third in 2016.
Coca-Cola’s fairlife launches ‘Superkids’ milk
Coca-Cola’s ultra-filtered premium milk fairlife has launched a children’s ‘Superkids’ variety, available in white milk and chocolate milk.