What's behind the major dairy business shake-ups of 2024?
From Unilever’s ice cream division to Fonterra’s consumer and integrated divisions, some of the global dairy majors have opted to change their organizations. Why?
Archives for August 13, 2024
Future Food-Tech Alternative Proteins 2024
Lever VC’s investment strategy in alternative proteins focuses on cost-reduction, tech gains & partnerships
Lever VC is zeroing in on innovative companies within the alternative protein space, backing those with strong technological potential and the ability to scale, Nick Cooney, founder and managing partner, Lever VC, told FoodNavigator-USA during Future...
Price-conscious snackers seek value, global flavors in-store
Price-conscious consumers are increasingly seeking healthier yet affordable snack options and shopping for new global flavors in-store, creating a significant opportunity for brands and retailers to develop more engaging and diverse offerings, according...
Are US dairy brands making the most of the lactose-free trend?
Americans are hungry for lactose-free dairy, but are brands doing enough to tap into this growing market?
Goodles' deluxe mac and cheese wants to be 'your new main squeeze'
Better-for-you pasta brand Goodles is moving beyond the dry-mix mac and cheese category with its deluxe line, as the brand seeks to double its revenues by innovating in the squeezable pouch segment, brand Co-founder and CEO Jen Zeszut told FoodNavigator-USA.
TiNDLE launches plant-based Stuffed Chicken with a focus on convenience, nostalgia and quality
TiNDLE Foods launched its first new product since the core TiNDLE Chicken with a Stuffed Chicken line designed to meet consumer preferences for easy-to-prepare meals, which will soon be available in 160 GIANT and MARTIN'S stores across Maryland,...
Nutty innovations: The trendy snacks that blend personal and planetary health
New product innovations, the drive towards sustainability and a record harvest highlight a dynamic market where traditional favorites like almonds are thriving.
PDO-protected cheeses rampant with diverse bacteria
PDO-protected cheeses are legislated to have unique geographical origins. This may impact the diversity of their microbiotas.
Plant-based food sales can rise again, but the barriers are big
Plant-based woes are many and often vast, but sector experts remain confident in the category's healthy future, offering advice on how to move it forward.
Pet food companies drive value despite challenges, says investment bank
Macro-economic headwinds have induced caution in the pet food space, but opportunities still abound in high-growth segments for those companies who target the right subthemes, according to Houlihan Lokey.
Are kids' food sales declining?
Is the demand for foods, formulated specifically for children, now in decline? And if so, why?
A twist in the tea: Yili seeks to capture new consumer base with twist-top RTD range
China dairy giant Yili has ventured into the ready-to-drink (RTD) tea segment with an entirely new product concept dubbed the ‘instant brewed tea’ under its INIKIN brand as it looks to capture a new base of local consumers.
Vitamin D can improve metabolic health of PCOS women – RCT
Vitamin D supplementation improved body mass index (BMI), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), and other health markers for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), indicating its potential for managing PCOS-related metabolic dysfunctions, a study finds.
Energy education: En-Theories highlights APAC consumer aversion towards ‘energy drinks’ as major challenge for sector
Thai-based natural energy drink brand En-Theories has highlighted the paradox between a rising demand for better-for-you beverage options and consumer aversion towards the term ‘energy drinks’ as a major challenge for healthier, more natural alternatives...
Growth Asia Summit 2024
Sleep, mental health underlined as top-of-mind concerns among APAC consumers amid cost-of-living crisis
Sleep and mental health have been identified as the top consumer concerns in Asia-Pacific (APAC) amid the cost-of-living crisis, which consequently spell opportunities for innovation and category growth, says a consumer intelligence firm.