'We know the market is there, parents need convenience products': Brands spot gap in market for 3+ age group
Food companies are attempting to capitalise on shifting trends in the toddler food category.
Archives for August 26, 2021
Are saturated fats from meat and dairy equally bad for the heart?
How do saturated fats from different dietary sources – notably meat and dairy – impact risk of cardiovascular diseases, ischaemic heart disease, and stroke?
PepsiCo invests in ‘largest and most sustainable’ plant in Europe
Snacks-to-drinks giant PepsiCo is investing in what it says will be its ‘largest and most sustainable’ food manufacturing plant in Europe.
Should plant-based or cow’s milk have a higher VAT?
In some European countries, plant-based milk is subjected to a significantly higher VAT than cow’s milk. Is this how it should be?
FOOD FOR KIDS: Balchem develops kids-focused products that help promote a healthy relationship with food
Specialty ingredients supplier Balchem has developed several product concepts for the kids snacking market addressing specific nutrition areas of increasing importance to parents and families of young children.
'A step in the right direction...' Chobani unveils paper-based yogurt cups
In a first for a national dairy brand in the US, Chobani has unveiled a yogurt cup made with 80% paperboard that will hit the market later this year in its single-serve oat blend products, with a view to rolling out across a wider set of products over...
Food industry falls behind others in diversifying leadership to reflect population – risking employee & consumer retention
Creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce and advancing equity in the marketplace could give food and beverage companies a competitive edge for recruiting much-needed talent as labor shortages continue, according to new research from Deloitte and...
USDA predicts higher food prices on top of existing hikes – calling into question consumer reactions
Food prices across categories are predicted to rise low- to mid-single digits this year and again next year – adding on to already higher prices in 2020 fueled in part by the pandemic and raising questions about how consumers will react in the long term,...
Is the low/no alcohol category the latest 'emperor in new clothes'?
As drinking habits change amid the pandemic, the low and no alcohol category sees a pronounced acceleration. Yet, while their appearance appeals, could taste and an expensive price point threaten to impact uptake?
Who has grabbed top spot in Rabobank’s Global Dairy Top 20?
Rabobank has published its eagerly-awaited annual Global Dairy Top 20 report for 2021.
Citicoline supplementation shown to improve memory in older adults – Kyowa Hakko Bio-funded 12-week RCT
The supplementation of citicoline has shown to significantly improve episodic and overall memory in older adults, according to a 12-week RCT funded by Kyowa Hakko Bio.
Asian plant-based meat sensation OmniFoods makes US retail debut with OmniPork
Asian plant-based meat sensation OmniFoods is making its US retail debut via a launch in Sprouts stores nationwide and select Whole Foods stores with three products: OmniPork Ground, OmniPork Strips and OmniPork Luncheon.