Archives for January 18, 2024

Startup Spotlight

[Video] ELAVI's journey to Costco and reinvigorating its brand

Participating in Costco’s RoadShow and interacting directly with consumers to sample its gut-friendly, cashew dessert spreads gave WOC-founded startup ELAVI insights that would have “cost thousands of dollars” to acquire elsewhere, allowing it to make...

From machine learning to generative AI: What is out there for dairy farmers?

As Ever.Ag and SPX Flow release AI-powered optimization tools for dairy producers, we look at what’s currently on the market – and what could be the next big thing.

How to market alcohol-free alternatives responsibly

Alcohol-free alternatives provide a welcome option to the increasing number of consumers who choose not to drink. But there are growing concerns that branding similarities to alcohol could mean that alcohol-free alternatives act as a gateway into alcohol...

OTA embraces ‘magical’ co-CEO model to ‘take advantage of all the opportunities available to organic’

To expand organic’s market potential, reach and positive impact in the face of increased competition, consumer confusion and political pushback, the Organic Trade Association welcomes industry veteran Matt Dillon to its leadership team as co-CEO with Tom...

HI-CHEW turns to DTC, pop-up experiences to engage Gen-Z consumers

Japanese candy brand HI-CHEW launched a direct-to-consumer (DTC) website as part of a broader strategy to appeal to Gen Z consumers, Joanne Hsu, senior brand marketing manager at Morinaga America, told FoodNavigator-USA.

Fiber Foods eyes global expansion for dried jackfruit ingredient with help of PeakBridge funding

Ingredient supplier Fiber Foods is taking its dried jack fruit ingredient to a more global audience with the help of recent funding from venture capital firm PeakBridge, as hybrid plant-based and animal-based meat products gain traction, company...

Sodium reduction a priority in the UK after HFSS delay, LoSalt suggests

In the wake of the delay of the UK’s landmark HFSS guidance on volume and price, UK company LoSalt is calling for greater salt reduction regulations and education from the government.

COP28: Was food high enough on the agenda? And what's on the menu for COP29?

Just over one month has passed since COP28 closed its doors in Dubai, UAE, giving members of the Food4Climate Pavilion time to reflect on the climate change conference. Was food high enough on the agenda? And what’s on the menu for COP29?

BALANCING HEALTH AND INDULGENCE IN CONFECTIONERY

Colombia’s sugar reduction tax targets confectionery

The global landscape of food consumption is undergoing a significant shift with the introduction of sugar taxes in over 120 countries. These initiatives are primarily aimed at guiding consumers towards healthier lifestyle choices by reducing the intake...

BALANCING HEALTH AND INDULGENCE IN CONFECTIONERY

How confectionery embraced ‘healthy indulgence’

Consumers are increasingly focusing on their health without compromising on taste, which is why healthy indulgence has become a serious trend. Millennials (Gen Y) and Centennials (Gen Z) are looking for foods and beverages that are tasty, good for you,...

ADHD and sugary drinks: New study suggests higher risk of symptoms among Thai students

Students who consume beverages with over 25 grams of added sugar daily face a 1.8 times higher risk of exhibiting attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms compared to those with lower consumption, according to a new study from Chiang Mai...