Archives for April 27, 2023

Seed To Surf reimagines whole vegetables blurring the category lines between seafood alternatives and plant-based cuisine

The brand’s line of canned plant-based fish and crab align with plant-based and seafood shoppers' desire for shelf-stable and easy to prepare ingredients.

Consumers don’t know what ‘ultra-processed’ food is, but know they don’t want it

Fresh research suggests consumers struggle to distinguish between ultra-processed and other processed foods, but want to cut back on both. Is a lack of trust at play?

Nestle price hikes lift sales without significantly impacting volume in the first quarter

Nestle’s near double-digit price hike across its portfolio of coffee and confections over the past three months helped buoy sales and offset a notable jump in costs without significantly dragging down volumes, prompting executives and analysts to...

Consumer interest in animal-free dairy builds, but many still have questions about processing, safety

While most consumers are willing to buy animal-free dairy made with precision-fermentation, a sizeable portion are either unsure or unwilling to try it – revealing a potential stumbling block that if left unaddressed could be just as damning for the...

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Mars, Incorporated completes $500 million Sustainability Bond to help tackle global environmental threats

The new $500 million Sustainability Bond offering will help Mars fund projects that contribute to a more sustainable future, and represents another milestone in the company’s journey to meeting its science-based targets set as part of Mars’ Sustainable...