Unilever boosts fat release in vegan bacon with new plant tech
Unilever’s plant-based meat brand The Vegetarian Butcher has updated its vegan bacon alternative to better mimic its conventional counterpart.
Archives for June 12, 2023
Strength in numbers: Acquiring an empowering network for smaller grocery stores
Due to the rise in grocery prices, consumers have transitioned into value shoppers, prioritizing price sensitivities over brand loyalty. This shift has opened an opportunity for smaller retailers to more efficiently meet consumer needs by leveraging...
PartnerSlate connects food brands with co-manufacturers, raises $4 million in funding
The online marketplace PartnerSlate will “accelerate the growth of its online marketplace digitizing the $200-billion food and beverage contract manufacturing industry" with a $4m fundraise led by Supply Change Capital, according to its recent press release.
'Zero sugar isn’t a trend,’ Swoon co-founder discusses beverage evolution, Barbie collaboration
Better-for-you beverage brand Swoon is kicking off summer with two new flavors of its zero-sugar beverage - a Barbie Pink Lemonade and Lemon Iced Tea & Raspberry Iced Tea - as the demand for zero sugar products increases, brand co-founder Cristina Ros...
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast: Crisp tackles slow, siloed supply data to reduce food waste
Despite efforts to upcycle ingredients, promote so-called ugly produce and educate retailers and consumers about how to sell and use food before it spoils, food waste in the US remains at a stubborn 30%, in part due to inaccuracies predicting consumer...
Trendspotting in 2023: Nostalgia makes a comeback with cotton candy-flavoured Oreos and Pop-Tarts in 1960s packaging
Also hot with consumers is better-for-you snacking - maintaining indulgence without the guilt - especially if its better-for-the-environment too.