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Comax unveils 2020 flavor trends
From plant-powered snacks to low and no alcohol beverages, New York-based Comax Flavors highlights four hot trends likely to influence food and beverage development in 2020.
Archives for December 10, 2019
USMCA trade deal progress made
The deal between the United States of America, Mexico and Canada (USMCA) has made further progress following agreement by the three nations.
Yumi raises $8m in funding, bolstering nationwide launch, proprietary software development, and expansion into finger foods
Yumi, an early childhood nutrition and fresh meal delivery company which has grown 10x in the past year, has raised $8m in a funding round led by a who's who of category-disrupting direct-to-consumer brands including Warby Parker, Allbirds, Harry's,...
Attorneys weigh in on CBD lawsuits: ‘A wave of class action litigation was almost inevitable’
It was only a matter of time before the plaintiff’s bar sought to cash in on the legal uncertainty surrounding cannabidiol (CBD), say attorneys. So how might brands defend themselves against the latest wave of lawsuits, which argue that their products...
Sensient predicts diverging flavor trends will help consumers find their own path forward
Deepening political and social fissures in America are increasingly polarizing consumers in every facet of their lives, including their approach to diet and what flavors and experiences they will seek in the coming years in foods and beverages, suggests...
With classic children’s drinks in ‘terminal decline,’ Euromonitor sees uptick in water, plant-based milk
Ongoing concern about the long-term health consequences of too much sugar has many parents turning away from classic children’s beverages, and instead serving lower-calorie options traditionally considered for adults, according to recent research from...