Review points to effectiveness of keto diet, but also cites wide range of evidence quality
Do ketogenic diets work? A recently published review of scientific evidence on the subject came back with the answer: “Yes, but . . . “
Archives for June 10, 2021
'Do we really need another snack bar?' asks Rabobank
Does the market need another snack bar? In short, probably not, but it may be time for a reset of the bellwether category, says Nicholas Fereday, senior analyst, consumer foods at Rabobank.
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Frozen innovations that blend convenience, nutrition help category grow even as pandemic wanes
Natural and organic brands catering to alternative eating styles and combining better nutrition with convenience are shifting consumer perceptions of frozen to boost purchase intent and sales that could outlast the pandemic pantry stocking surge of 2020,...
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Does a drop in CBD sales signal dwindling consumer interest, or is it a classic ‘crossing the chasm’ moment?
With US retail sales of cannabidiol-infused foods, beverages and supplements declining sharply in the past year and some early-adopters souring on the ingredient after experiencing lackluster ‘results,’ some players in the space are discontinuing their...
Frito-Lay to ramp up Funyuns and tortilla chips production in Texas
PepsiCo is investing $200m in its Frito-Lay plant in Rosenberg, Texas to add two manufacturing lines and increase capacity of the warehouse to ensure future growth.
Heavy metals in baby food: 86 lawsuits and counting as Beech-Nut decides to exit infant rice cereal category owing to inorganic arsenic concerns
At least 86 lawsuits have now been filed against firms named in the recent Congressional Subcommittee report on heavy metals in baby food, including Beech-Nut Nutrition, which has just announced plans to exit the infant rice cereal category citing...