How a $1m pledge from ADM will ramp up ag innovation
The American multinational food processing and commodities trading corporation's investment will drive progress in food product development, safety and security.
Archives for May 16, 2024
Building loyalty: Heritage Grocers Group's approach to the Hispanic market
Heritage Grocers Group operates 115 locations across four banners in six states, “adjusting to the local customer needs” of the Hispanic market by offering affordable groceries, including prepared and fresh foods, Adam Salgado, the group’s chief...
The top trends Coca-Cola is watching: New insights platform shares key data from retail & foodservice
The Coca-Cola Company is launching Coca-Cola Lens: an insights platform, available to all, that shares data and experience from hundreds of thousands of retail and foodservice outlets in North America.
Oobli partners with Grupo Bimbo to bring sweet proteins to baked goods
Biotech company Oobli signed a formal agreement with Grupo Bimbo to supply the baked goods manufacturer with sweet proteins — the first major step in the startup establishing itself as an ingredient provider.
Organic Trade Association's Organic Week Summit
Organic sales ‘bounce back to a higher growth rate’ to reach nearly $70bn in 2023
New data from the Organic Trade Association shows organic sales “bouncing back” after a post-pandemic and inflation-induced slowdown in incremental grown in recent years, with research from SPINS suggesting the products best positioned to seize this...
How Fazer makes confectionery with upcycled ingredients
Finnish food group Fazer is experimenting with side streams to make confectionery production more sustainable.
Almond growers buck the trend: Good news for food and beverage manufacturers
With reported ingredient shortages and price rises across the food and beverage industry, it appears the almond industry is bucking the trend, with prices at an 'all-time-low' with supply exceeding demand.
Disgust still poses major barrier to adoption of insect protein
Despite a range of benefits, insect protein has faced strong barriers to adoption. This is largely due to consumer disgust, but some demographics are more put off than others.
Fonterra to focus on B2B services in sweeping strategic change
The New Zealand co-operative is set to offload some of its best-known consumer brands to create ‘a simpler, higher-performing’ business.
Corn Thins Minis goes big on health and indulgence to satisfy Australia’s snack cravings
Australian popped grain specialists Real Foods says consumer health and convenience demands led it to develop a new Corn Thins mini bites range that is now available in Woolworths supermarkets.