M&A activity reveals dominance of sports nutrition
Sports nutrition is proving profitable as it dominates the current mergers and acquisitions market. But what’s next for this major food and beverage trend?
Archives for August 21, 2024
SmartSweets expands into video commerce with QVC partnership, expects ‘broader audience’
Low-sugar gummy manufacturer SmartSweets will tap into QVC’s platform to “reach a broader audience of health-conscious” at-home shoppers and promote a new bundle exclusive to the retailer, Heidi Dorosin, Co-CEO, SmartSweets told FoodNavigator-USA.
Should US tighten nutritional, promotional standards for baby, toddler food?
Researchers are calling on US policymakers to regulate more tightly the nutrition and promotion of packaged infant and toddler foods after discovering most products for young children sold in the country do not meet international dietary recommendations,...
Dairy, deli, bakery categories see strong unit, dollar growth in July, as recalls slow sliced meats
Dairy, deli and bakery categories were “not just driving dollar sales, [but] are also seeing strong unit volume growth,” amid summer holidays and entertainment occasions, as sliced meat recalls and avian flu could derail gains in the months to come,...
Hershey says it’s not satisfied with efforts to support cocoa farmers
As the CPG reports on its income accelerator program, we dive into the detail of its initiative.
Why are cereal prices falling?
Global cereal prices are falling, and have been for some time. An interplay of global factors have led to this outcome.
The new term open-omnivore and what it means
New names and phrases used to describe consumer bases are regularly coined by the food and drink sector, and open-omnivore is the latest to emerge. But what does it mean?
Processed and red meat ‘causing type 2 diabetes’
Processed meat and unprocessed red meat have been linked to rising type 2 diabetes levels globally in what is believed to be the largest study of its kind.
Plant-based diet linked to good gut health
Could two of the biggest trends in the food and beverage sector be powerful allies? And what opportunities could this create for food and beverage manufacturers?
Nippon Food Shift: Product affordability and local origins are key food purchase drivers for Japanese consumers – government data
New data from Japan’s most recent consumer diet and lifestyle survey has revealed that product affordability and local origins are the most important drivers for Japanese consumers when it comes to making food purchases.
South Korea’s top performers: CJ Cheiljedang and Lotte emerge as 2023’s highest-performing food firms
The South Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has named the 11 top-performing food and beverage firms in the country for 2023, with the first and second rankings going to CJ Cheiljedang and Lotte respectively.
Snack strategy: Mondelez highlights affordability, portion control and variety as key drivers for AMEA market - WATCH
Snacking giant Mondelez says affordability, portion control and portfolio variety as important growth drivers for the AMEA snacking industry in an era when consumers have become increasingly fastidious about their spending.
South Korea’s red ginseng sector sees export boost amid slowing domestic demand
South Korea’s domestic demand for red ginseng has slowed down in the past year, but the sector is seeing opportunities overseas, especially in neighbouring East Asian countries and Vietnam.