Corn flour: The next champion of new product development?
Intentionally designed to avoid the need for dramatic dietary changes, a new study has revealed the heart-health benefits of an ingredient found in the pantry of most households.
Archives for August 22, 2024
How cheese brands are tapping into snacking
Consumers continue to embrace snacking, with salty snacks seeing positive growth.
Whipnotic reveals holiday LTOs, seeks to expand use of patented nozzle technology
Whipnotic is releasing two new holiday flavors of its whipped cream, as the company hits business milestones ahead of schedule with the help of its patented nozzle technology, the two co-founders shared with FoodNavigator-USA.
Startup Spotlight
OK Energy stands out by ‘spurning traditional marketing’
Much like Gen X before them, Gen Z consumers have grown disillusioned with traditional marketing that over-promises and under-delivers, prompting energy drink brand OK Energy to take a more authentic—yet still playful—approach Evan Nied, CEO, OK Energy,...
Ummino self-affirms GRAS status for enzyme producing bio-derived lactosamine, focuses on rebalancing adult microbiome
Biosciences company Ummino achieved self-affirmed GRAS status for the enzyme to produce its bioidentical prebiotic bioactive lactosamine composition, Hummino, as it readies for commercial expansion of this fiber normally found in human breast milk,...
Will consumers accept mycelium?
Mycelium can be a protein-rich alternative to animal products. But will consumers accept it? The interplay of disgust and naturalness perceptions is the key, a new study suggests.
From polluter to nurturer: How food and drink could save the planet
Food and drink manufacture contributes 30% of global greenhouse gas emissions and has a significant yet negative impact on biodiversity. So how can food and drink be more sustainable?
ALOHA explores ‘simple way’ to introduce consumers to brand in new ad campaign
Snack maker ALOHA’s “Deliciously Satisfying” ad campaign – inspired by its high-quality ingredients and better-for-you nutrition profile, including 14 grams of protein and up to 10 grams of fiber per bar – highlights “feel good” moments “that anybody can...