Archives for February 5, 2025

JM Smucker bets big on Twinkies: A sweet move or a costly gamble?

The J.M. Smucker Company has announced the divestiture of its Cloverhill and Big Texas brands, along with other private-label products, to focus on the growth of Hostess Brands

Duckweed approved by EU

The plant has been designated as safe by Europe’s food safety authority.

Gluten-free: Improving its taste, texture and price point

The popular category still has several issues to overcome. How is the industry working to combat these?

Founders' Fundamentals Podcast

Beverage disruption: L.A. Libations CEO shares the recipe for building an iconic brand

Beverage veteran Danny Stepper shared his thoughts on what it takes to create an iconic drink brand during the 10th episode of the Founders’ Fundamentals podcast

Clean labels, no recalls: How can plant-based deli meats grow?

While plant-based deli meat sales dip, a focus on clean labels and food safety could drive a rebound

Winter Fancy Food Show

Are watermelon seeds the next breakthrough in plant-based milk?

Watermelon seed-based non-dairy beverage Milkish won “fan favorite” in the Fancy Face-Off pitch at the Winter Fancy Food Show – but can it win over retailers and shoppers?

PepsiCo’s snacking woes intensify with more volume declines

Can PepsiCo’s M&A strategy reverse slumping demand for its snacks?

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3 months until cheaper olive oil hits supermarket shelves

That’s what major retail supplier Filippo Berio is predicting for consumers – just three months until cheaper olive oil prices

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Mondelēz International predicts trauma as cocoa prices set to rise

The snacking multinational predicts a traumatic period ahead, despite just landing a positive full-year earnings report

Behind the Big Story

India’s protein boom: 90% funds poured in last two years, says Rainmatter - WATCH

India’s protein sector, be it protein supplements or protein-rich functional foods, is booming, says venture capital fund Rainmatter.

‘Play up the heritage’: Supermarkets, travel, and social media among main drivers of demand for Asian food in UK

Asian food brands could benefit from emphasising their heritage to stand out in UK supermarkets, with consumer preferences increasingly shaped by travel and social media, according to a recent survey.

Power chips: Balanced eating instead of calorie reduction the key for Samurai-inspired soy protein snack firm

Japanese snack brand Hananomi says it is emphasising balanced fat and protein intake for efficient energy conversion, as it targets consumers with moderate activity levels.

Spirits for all: Jagermeister sets sights on capturing both younger and mature drinking audiences

Jagermeister has set its sights on capturing the taste buds of both younger and more mature drinkers in the APAC region with its Cold Brew Coffee and Manifest products.