Archives for August 31, 2023
Tillamook leans into cheesy, premium brand positioning to grow into frozen entree segement
Dairy producer co-op Tillamook County Creamery Association is taking its premium and cheesy message to the frozen food aisle, adding mac and cheese and pizzas offerings, as the company continues to explore opportunities to expand its presence...
Discount grocers go head-to-head: How Aldi, Lidl are vying for consumers’ baskets
Discount grocers Aldi and Lidl are capitalizing on demand for budget-friendly groceries and growing their brands as the two German-owned grocers prepare for fiercer competition in the years ahead, Erich Kahner, director of competitive strategy and...
Melt&Marble creates animal-free fats to help close taste gap between alternative, animal proteins
To help close the taste-gap between alternative proteins and their animal-based counterparts, food-tech startup Melt&Marble is expanding and improving the selection and performance of available animal-free fats, which it says ultimately will help the...
Campaign targeting dramatic rise in global bean consumption eyes Kenyan consumers
A campaign aiming to double global bean consumption by 2028 will focus on Kenyan consumers and producers in a pilot effort for East Africa.
Unilever turns to manure enricher to make eco-friendly ice cream
German company GEA will install its new manure enricher solution ProManure E2950 on four dairy farms supplying milk to Unilever.
Solar-dried ingredients made from surplus fruit and veg expand reach
Danish start-up UpFood is adding its upcycled ingredients technology, which leverages surplus food and vegetables to combat post-harvest food waste, to Spanish food production network Blendhub.
Regulation
High sugar tariffs in the EU and US sugar programme causing concern for confectionery companies
The Federal Association of the German Confectionery Industry (BDSI) has called for the European Union to reform high external sugar tariffs to keep medium-sized companies competitive – while candy makers in the US grapple with US agricultural policy.
‘Unpuzzling’ Asia’s food trends: Twin demands for health and affordability key for success
Food and beverage brands looking to make inroads into Asia need to tread the line between growing health consciousness and increasing consumer concerns over costs.
Diet diversity: Higher migraine frequency linked to less diverse diets – study
Dietary intake from diverse food groups could have a positive impact on the frequency of migraine and serum levels of nitric oxide, say researchers.