RFK Jr. calls out food industry as ‘primary culprit’ in worsening health epidemic
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. outlined the “existential threat” in the U.S. posed by a myriad of worsening health metrics, pointing a finger at the food industry as one cause
Archives for January 29, 2025
Understanding the regulatory challenges for personalized nutrition
What are the regulatory implications of personalized nutrition programs? What does the future of innovation look like within the current system?
The impact of the EUDR on paper packaging
Paper packaging is growing in popularity. Could the EU’s deforestation regulation make its use more challenging for manufacturers?
From conscience to cost: 5 key factors influencing consumer spending
Consumer spending is influenced by everything from brand loyalty to what’s trending. We discover the key factors that influence purchasing decisions.
In the greenhouse: BrightFarms demonstrates long-term prospects for indoor ag
BrightFarms' aggressive manufacturing expansion is demonstrating that indoor agriculture can be done at scale, providing consumers fresh produce year-round
Brand Alchemy
From pop-ups to purchase: Turning foot traffic into brand loyalty
Pop-up stores offer more than just temporary exposure—they’re a valuable strategy to build brand loyalty, gain deeper insights into audiences, and drive sales across both physical and digital channels
Recommendations children ‘mostly drink water and plain milk’ reveal beverage innovation need
Public health experts recommend children under 18 years limit 100% fruit and vegetable juice, plant-based milk, sugar-sweetened beverages and beverages with non-sugar sweeteners and caffeine – limiting options to plain water and milk
France throws out veggie burger name ban
French courts have ruled pant-based brands can use common denominations for their products
Why big food like Mondelēz and Unilever are obsessed with India
India is a chocolate box of opportunity for global food and beverage manufacturers. Its mix of youth, a booming middleclass and rising disposable incomes is an especially delicious recipe irresistible to FMCG corporates hellbent on growing revenues and...
Key crop yields on the rise and more can afford healthy diet, report suggests
In spite of factors such as climate change and the global cost-of-living crisis, a new report has many positive findings about the global food system.
Protein plans: CP Foods to focus on supply stability, meeting various generational needs
Thai protein heavyweight CP Foods wants to focus on maintaining and improving supply stability as well as creating products for new generations of consumers.
Ready relaxation: The Calmer Co launches kava shots in US market after Australian success
Australia’s The Calmer Co is launching ready-to-drink (RTD) kava shots into the United States this year, after having seen success with consumers in its home market.
Ingredient revaluation: Green tea extract, lactic acid bacteria under spotlight in South Korea
Green tea extract, along with eight other ingredients used in health functional foods, are selected for safety and functionality re-evaluation by South Korea’s food and drug regulator.