Archives for February 9, 2024

PepsiCo’s net revenues decline first time since 2020, impacted by pricing and Quaker Oats recall

PepsiCo’s net sales declined for the first time since the start of the COVID pandemic due to lower volumes as consumers pushed back against higher prices, and supply-chain issues, the company reported Friday in its fourth quarter and 2023 full-year results.

Amsterdam Cocoa Week 2024

More cocoa talks in Amsterdam as Chocoa raises the bar for chocolate sustainability

Picking up the baton from the World Cocoa Foundation Meeting, the Amsterdam Sustainable Cocoa Conference, organised by Chocoa, moved into the Beurs van Berlage for a further two days of discussion and debate on key policy issues affecting the global...

Hungryroot grows 40% YoY, expands curation of healthy foods

Generating $333m in net revenue and more than $9m in profit, Hungryroot attributes its growth to its AI-driven “core personalization” of users’ food preferences and an expanded inventory in its three facilities, explained Alex Weinstein, the company’s...

Hershey explores cost-savings, price hikes & packaging changes to offset high cocoa, sugar costs

Hershey is launching a multi-year cost-savings strategy that will lean heavily on enhanced automation and a more efficient operating model, which could result in job cuts, to help offset historically high cocoa prices and elevated sugar costs that are...

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‘Insects will be seen as normal food’: How industry is combatting consumer reluctance to eat insect protein

Insects are not only thought to contain at least as much protein as conventional meat, but are also more environmentally sustainable. However, their novelty on the market poses challenges in consumer acceptance. How do start-ups persuade consumers to eat...

Personalised nutrition: How are innovators tapping into data for healthier diets?

How do different innovators approach personalised nutrition? And is it a fad, a trend, or truly the future of nutrition? Join us at FoodNavigator’s upcoming digital summit, Positive Nutrition 2024, to hear experts discuss this and more.

Fight for agricultural reform intensifies as Commission caves on pesticide bill

The head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has announced that plans to cut pesticide use across the European Union have been dropped but environmentalists say the battle is far from over.

Arla Foods takes triple win in dairy dominated Food Manufacture Awards

The dairy cooperative will be celebrating today having bagged three gongs at last night’s Food Manufacture Excellence Awards in London.

Trend Tracker: Yili's AI platform, functional snacking, affordable novel protein and more feature in our round-up

Yili's AI platform, functional snacking, affordable novel protein and more feature in this edition of Trend Tracker.

代替タンパク質 フォーカス： Magic Valley、OATSIDE、Thoughtful Foodなどの 最新情報

今回のAlt Protein Focusでは、Magic Valley、OATSIDE、Thoughtful Foodなどの話題をお届けします。

今が旬：Hippo Energy Drink、2024年の注目カテゴリーとトレンド、OATSIDE成長計画、その他ソーシャルメディアのトレンドニュース

「Hot Right Now」では、Hippo Energy Drink、2024年の注目カテゴリーとトレンド、OATSIDE成長計画、その他ソーシャルメディアのトレンドニュース特集をお届けします。

ポリシー ピック：2024年の知っておくべき規制、日本のチーズ優遇措置、過去1年のトップ政策ニュース

2024年にポイントとなる規制、日本のチーズ優遇措置、過去1年のトップ政策ニュースなど、今回の「Policy Picks」では様々な特集が組まれています。

より健康的な選択：ヘンプとアーユルヴェーダ、ファンクショナル スナッキング、プロバイオティック ドリンクなど

ヘンプとアーユルヴェーダ、機能的スナック、プロバイオティック ドリンクなど、「Healthier Choices」の特集です。

ジャパン フォーカス：味の素と明治の食品ロス削減への取り組み、キッコーマンのデータ化されたフレーバーペアリングシステム、日本初の模倣品防止施設など

今回の「Japan Focus」では、味の素と明治の食品ロス削減への取り組み、キッコーマンのインド市場開拓に向けたデータ活用型フレーバーペアリングシステム、日本初の模倣品対策施設などを特集しています。

Japan Focus: Ajinomoto and Meiji to cut food waste, Kikkoman’s data-backed flavour pairing system, Japan’s first anti-counterfeit facility and more

Ajinomoto and Meiji’s commitment to cut food waste, Kikkoman’s data-backed flavour pairing system to further penetrate the Indian market, Japan’s first anti-counterfeit facility and more feature in this edition of Japan Focus.