What’s the healthiest choice? Butter, margarine, or spreads?
What’s the healthiest choice? Butter, margarine, or spreads? And do clean labels trump nutrition in the consumer decision making process?
Archives for June 1, 2018
CPG sales off to slow start in 2018 but with optimistic year-end projections, IRI says
The CPG industry registered a sluggish start for Q1 2018 despite the expectation that the Tax Cut and Jobs Act passed at the end of 2017 would result in extra income from lower withholdings and encourage spending, said Susan Viamari, VP of Thought...
Messy Monkeys balances nutrition with affordability for US launch
Finding nutrient-dense snacks becomes more of a challenge for moms once they exit the baby aisle and right around the time 'picky-eater syndrome' sets in. To fill this gap, Messy Monkeys is positioning itself as an affordable and healthy snack for kids...
'We’ve spoken to large and small food companies that are interested in partnering with us'
Is cultured meat ready for prime time? In conversation with Wild Type
It’s not hard to see why cell-cultured (aka ‘clean’) meat is beginning to attract some serious attention – and investment. The addressable market is huge, and the product – if it delivers on its promise – could ensure meat does not become a luxury only...
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: Which diets are hot and how do evolving perceptions of ‘health’ influence purchases?
Americans’ obsession with dieting is nothing new, but which diets are in and which ones are out is constantly shifting – creating a marketing nightmare for food and beverage brands that want to link their products to consumers’ desired outcomes.
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Trump trade war: Mexico slaps tariffs on US pork
Mexico plans to impose pork tariffs on some US cuts and products following President Donald Trump’s introduction of tariffs on US steel and aluminium imports, according to the US Meat Export Federation (USMEF).
Tyson Foods creates protein crisps using upcycled chicken trim
Tyson Foods has launched protein crisps using upcycled chicken trim under its first brand ¡Yappah! in a bid to fight food waste.