‘New algorithm does not incentivise reformulation’: Nutri-Score pushback from soft drink makers
Based on the new algorithm, a soft drink with a sugar level as low as 0.1g cannot score higher than Nutri-Score C, laments UNESDA Soft Drinks Europe.
Archives for May 5, 2023
Gum helps combat sugar cravings with 'sugar destroyer' ingredient
Israeli food-tech startup Sweet Victory has released a chewing gum designed to curb sugar cravings. A consumer study on the gum found that it enabled its users to significantly cut down on sweets, as well as lose weight. The product, which is already...
Free-to-attend webinar: How is the #healthysnacking megatrend playing out in 2023?
#healthandwellness, #better-for-you and #better-for-all – that is both people and the planet – have become familiar trigger words in the bakery and snacks sectors. But what is behind the consumer preference towards more natural, more nutritious, function...
Kellogg embraces new era of innovation, marketing to lift sales: ‘It’s not 1987 anymore’
Kellogg’s “stronger than anticipated” first quarter in which the company saw double-digit organic net sales and adjusted operating profit growth not only places the company in the “enviable position” of raising its full year guidance, but suggests it has...
Clover Sonoma taps flavored milk, lactose-free trends in release of new flavors
California-based dairy producer Clover Sonoma is meeting demand for flavored and lactose-free milks with three new flavors (Chocolate, Strawberry, and Vanilla) of its Clover the Rainbow Milk with a Splash of Flavor product, Meg Sutula, VP of marketing at...
Can plant-based seafood gain mainstream acceptance through familiar flavors, strategic placement in the frozen food section?
Developing recognizable flavors for frozen plant-based seafood may enhance consumer acceptance, as taste and texture remain the primary drivers behind the popularity of plant-based food alternatives.
NPD Trend Tracker: Coronation special
From Coronation Chicken Toasties to Coronation quiche, here’s a look at some new products fit for a new king and designed for the upcoming coronation celebrations in the UK.
Edible utensils and a riff on nori and sandwich wraps are among the stand-out innovations inducted on Mondelēz’s latest CoLab
CoLab is designed to build a venture pipeline of early-stage brands and this year’s inductees are doing disruptive things to make snacks delicious.
Packaging Happenings: Nestle packaging plans, Singapore Nutri-Grade labelling system, on-pack claim risks and more feature in our round-up
Nestle packaging plans, Singapore Nutri-Grade labelling system, on-pack claim risks and more feature in this edition of Packaging Happenings.