Archives for October 2, 2024
Data, discipline, differentiation: How CPG brands can find market success by focusing on the basics
Building a successful CPG business often hinges on a combination of telling investors a compelling story, conserving capital and resources, and providing true differentiation in a product category, a panel of CPG experts shared on a recent Naturally...
Unsaturated vs saturated fats, Dietary Guidelines on dairy, meat & plant-based oils
The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) determined the relationships between saturated fat and cardiovascular disease (CVD) and the roles of dairy, red meat and plant-based oils with findings from last week’s meeting indicating benefits of...
Vertical farming breakthrough could save industry from failure
Vertical farming has come under fire in the past, with opponents blasting its high energy usage and cost. So, will new findings to mitigate these drawbacks, silence the critics?
McCormick’s mini hot sauce bottles pack outsized punch, lifting volumes & sales
McCormick & Co. is holding its own in the hot sauce category as competition heats up thanks in part to the recent launch of mini bottles of fan favorites as well as new flavors, formats and recipe mixes to encourage consumers to pour, squeeze and dip more.
Future Food-Tech 2024
Is food and drink innovation broken? Lessons in getting it right
Food and drink industry insiders suggest sector innovation may need to be reset if it is to launch products with sustainable market cut through.
What can snack brands learn from Campbell’s bold rebrand?
Campbell’s recent decision to drop Soup from its name marks a bold shift in the company’s strategy as it expands its snack and meal offerings. What lessons can other snack producers take from this high-profile rebrand?
‘Healthy snacking in transition’: ProV Foods debuts indulgence range as first step of strategic portfolio expansion
Mumbai-based ProV Foods has introduced range of premium chocolate-coated almonds, setting the stage for a bigger portfolio expansion focusing on “balanced indulgence”.
From lab to factory: How Asian trends are driving food tech adoption
Manufacturers in Asia are increasingly turning to advanced tools that were once confined to labs in order to meet demand for flavours, textures, and food safety,
Nutri-Level labelling: Indonesia plans new food labelling laws to mandate front-of-pack grading scheme
The Indonesian government has proposed new regulations that would mandate the use of its upcoming Nutri-Level front-of-pack traffic light labelling system for food products considered high in sugar, salt and fat.
CSM Ingredients and Italcandati join forces to create Vitalfood
The two ingredients companies have joined forces to develop bakery and dairy solutions.
€8.1bn and 25,000 jobs predicted from alt-protein boom
Private investor and government backing has sparked a jobs and revenue boom in Europe’s alternative protein market, leading to a need for specialist recruitment services.
Nature’s palette: Indonesia's Sima Arome taps Asia’s shift towards plant-based extracts
Indonesian flavour extracts and essential oils firm Sima Arome is ramping up its plant-based offerings to tap into growing demand for functional products in Asia.
Fermented gold kiwi intake shown to reduce self-reported gut discomfort – Eight-week RCT
The supplementation of fermented gold kiwi has been shown to reduce the severity of self-reported gut discomfort, including abdominal pain and heartburn, according to an eight-week trial conducted in South Korea.