PUR Company breaks away from gum into snacking arena with popcorn launch
The PUR Company – bests known for gum and mints – has exploded into popcorn in a ‘surprise’ venture towards better-for-you snacking, its CEO says.
Archives for October 2, 2017
we recognize the need to adopt the agile mindset and behaviors of a nutrition startup
PepsiCo joins the lineup at FOOD VISION USA 2017: ‘We’re learning a lot from tech companies and smaller brands…’
To what extent can big companies behave like smaller, more agile ones? And how are they organizing themselves in order to be more nimble and responsive?
Food start-up bets big on algae: ‘It’s inevitable that algae will become a larger part of the food supply in the future’
What kind of food company names itself ‘nonfood’? The kind that wants to start a conversation, at the very least, says founder Sean Raspet, an artist turned flavorist who used to work at Soylent, and clearly shares that brand’s interest in redefining...
News in brief
Spam CEO named chairman
The maker of canned meat Spam, US-based Hormel Foods, has named CEO Jim Snee chairman of the board of directors, after the retirement of former incumbent Jeffrey Ettinger.
Beyond the Shoreline prepares for January 2018 launch of kelp jerky
Bored of beef jerky? New York City-based start-up Beyond the Shoreline has an intriguing alternative: a plant-based mix of sugar kelp, mushroom stems, nutritional yeast, brown rice flour, sea salt and pea protein, which is due to hit the market in...
Proposed tax cuts could be “much-needed” boon for packaged food & beverage industry
Food and beverage industry trade leaders laud President Trump’s sweeping tax reform proposals as “bold,” “pro-growth” and as offering “much-needed relief” to American businesses and families.
Manufacturers must take ‘balanced’ approach to fortification & supplementation for nutrient shortfalls
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...
US wraps up Asia pork mission
Five senior representatives from a US pork trade body have returned from a whistle-stop tour of China and Japan – two the world’s biggest pig meat buyers.
Egg protein ingredient developer capitalizes on high choline content for cognition play
A new egg protein ingredient featuring high levels of choline is being promoted for its potential benefits in cognitive health, a unique tack in the protein space.