Effects of heat stress on dairy cows ‘expected to intensify’
There’s a ‘pressing need’ to explore alternative strategies for managing heat stress in the US dairy herd, experts told us.
Archives for August 1, 2024
Magnesium, multi-functional hydration claims rise as consumers seek to improve wellness, Circana reports
Wellness-conscious consumers are seeking magnesium-enriched and multi-purpose drinks to improve their health and well-being, blurring the line between traditional product categories, Circana shared in a recent webinar.
Startup Spotlight
Poi Dog brings its former restaurant to the retail shelves with Hawaiian sauce line
Strategic partnerships with restaurateurs and CPG brands in adjacent categories helped Poi Dog transform from a food service business into a up and coming packaged food brand available on retail shelves, founder Kiki Aranita told FoodNavigator-USA in...
Kraft Heinz cuts outlook: ‘The consumer environment … was worse than we anticipated in’ second quarter
Kraft Heinz slashed its outlook for the remainder of year after organic net sales tumbled 2.4% year-over-year in its second quarter, during which executives said consumers continued to pull back on spending more than expected – slowing previously...
Digital Food & Beverage 2024
PepsiCo's FLVR TikTok inspires Gen Z, Millennial consumers to cook with Frito-Lay products
PepsiCo is engaging younger consumers with its social-media brand, FLVR, which is helping the snack and beverage giant expand into meal occasions and attract new shoppers, James Clarke, senior director of digital and social for PepsiCo, shared at the...
The race to incorporate cultivated meat in pet food
Several significant milestones have been reached in the regulation and in the research and development of cultured meat for pet food in the EU, UK, and US.
Finally, an approval application for cultivated meat submitted in the EU
French start-up Gourmey has submitted a novel food application to the EU for cultivated foie gras. This is the EU’s first cultivated meat application.
Volume growth propels Danone's H1 2024 results
The French food and beverage major said its categories were growing 'faster' than the industry average in volume terms as it posted increased like-for-like sales in H1.
Five food tech start-ups working on dairy-free alternatives
As pressure grows on plant-based dairy to address concerns from taste and texture to environmental impact, European food tech start-ups are working on a dairy-free solution that ticks all boxes.
Redefining instant coffee: Saturnbird aims to pull young consumers with convenient, price-friendly coffee
Chinese coffee company Saturnbird, which entered Singapore and Malaysia earlier this year, is looking to attract young consumers with cafe-quality instant coffee that is convenient and wallet-friendly.