Corn flour: The next champion of new product development?
Intentionally designed to avoid the need for dramatic dietary changes, a new study has revealed the heart-health benefits of an ingredient found in the pantry of most households.
Archives for August 22, 2024
No-added-sugar ice cream is as tasty as the regular sugar stuff – study
Ice cream brands won’t be risking their profits if they cut down sugar from their products – but may influence positive health changes for consumers.
How cheese brands are tapping into snacking
Consumers continue to embrace snacking, with salty snacks seeing positive growth.
Whipnotic reveals holiday LTOs, seeks to expand use of patented nozzle technology
Whipnotic is releasing two new holiday flavors of its whipped cream, as the company hits business milestones ahead of schedule with the help of its patented nozzle technology, the two co-founders shared with FoodNavigator-USA.
Startup Spotlight
OK Energy stands out by ‘spurning traditional marketing’
Much like Gen X before them, Gen Z consumers have grown disillusioned with traditional marketing that over-promises and under-delivers, prompting energy drink brand OK Energy to take a more authentic—yet still playful—approach Evan Nied, CEO, OK Energy,...
Ummino self-affirms GRAS status for enzyme producing bio-derived lactosamine, focuses on rebalancing adult microbiome
Biosciences company Ummino achieved self-affirmed GRAS status for the enzyme to produce its bioidentical prebiotic bioactive lactosamine composition, Hummino, as it readies for commercial expansion of this fiber normally found in human breast milk,...
FrieslandCampina study: Prebiotic increases Bifidobacterium abundance in women at low dose
Daily consumption of a low dose of Galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) can increase the relative abundance of Bifidobacterium in the feces of healthy women, according to a new study funded by FrieslandCampina.
Exports grow DalterFood Group’s cheese sales higher
Italian hard cheese specialist and sector giant DalterFood has revealed its biggest European export markets in its 2023 full year financial results, with sales up €14m in two markets.
Europe’s biggest bakeries banking on US growth with M&A activity
Some of Europe’s biggest bakeries have their revenue forecasts set high as they plan significant expansions in the USA where innovation is driving sales up.
Will consumers accept mycelium?
Mycelium can be a protein-rich alternative to animal products. But will consumers accept it? The interplay of disgust and naturalness perceptions is the key, a new study suggests.
From polluter to nurturer: How food and drink could save the planet
Food and drink manufacture contributes 30% of global greenhouse gas emissions and has a significant yet negative impact on biodiversity. So how can food and drink be more sustainable?
Fruitful transition: Hey! Chips’ strategic switch to domestic market yields increased sales, rising brand awareness
Singapore-based Hey! Chips says that its switch in business strategy from overseas expansion to building presence in the local market has enabled it to gain a foothold in the healthy snacking category and a spurt in brand awareness.
Singapore’s HaruPlate looks to fill gap in healthy snacks for children amid ‘pervasive’ nutrition issues
Singapore-based HaruPlate aims to fill gaps in the better-for-you snacks category, targeting children’s nutrition needs and parents’ pain points through reformulation of existing products and development of fortified treats.
ALOHA explores ‘simple way’ to introduce consumers to brand in new ad campaign
Snack maker ALOHA’s “Deliciously Satisfying” ad campaign – inspired by its high-quality ingredients and better-for-you nutrition profile, including 14 grams of protein and up to 10 grams of fiber per bar – highlights “feel good” moments “that anybody can...