Can we have our cake and protein too? The future of functional indulgence
Global demand for protein is reshaping desserts and ingredients, balancing indulgence with health
Archives for February 25, 2025
Egg volumes pop with prices in January
High egg prices are not deterring consumers hungry for protein with US volume sales surging at the start of the year, despite ongoing avian flu concerns
Albers Craft Meats targets value and premium shoppers with new DTC Prepped Proteins
The strategy behind Albers' Prepped Protein launch aims to build brand loyalty across different demographics
Food industry trust in the dumps, but things are looking up
Consumer trust in the food industry is at dire levels. But there are modest reasons for positivity. What can the industry do to build on dwindling trust?
Flavors and colors in focus: From emerging consumer demand to new manufacturing strategies
Playing offense: How CPG companies can get ahead of food additive bans
CPG companies are deploying supply chain management and insight software, like that from Blue Yonder, to navigate ever-changing food regulations and plan for future scenarios before they happen
Flavors and colors in focus: From emerging consumer demand to new manufacturing strategies
Changing tastes: Gen Z demands ‘neostalgic’ & functional flavors
Bell Flavors & Fragrances predicts nostalgic flavors with a twist and wellness-focused products will grow this year as demographic shifts make a larger impact on the food and beverage industry
Flavors and colors in focus: From emerging consumer demand to new manufacturing strategies
Sweet and salty flavors: It’s all in your head
From honey and vanilla to umami and kokumi, flavor ingredients can enhance taste perception by engaging multiple senses, offering innovative solutions for sugar and salt reduction
Flavors and colors in focus: From emerging consumer demand to new manufacturing strategies
The color code: Why color is just as crucial as taste
Natural colors like beetroot and matcha provide vibrant hues without the controversy of artificial colors, maintaining a cleaner label coveted by consumers
Flavors and colors in focus: From emerging consumer demand to new manufacturing strategies
McCormick: ‘Consumers are increasingly open to flavor exploration, and we are matching that with the right innovation’
Two-thirds of consumers cook to explore new flavors and more than half of Gen Z consumers tried new flavors in the last year, according to consumer research from McCormick & Co.
Flavors and colors in focus: From emerging consumer demand to new manufacturing strategies
Replacing synthetic colors with natural options could exceed deadlines for upcoming state and federal bans
Now is the time to begin reformulating foods and beverages with natural dyes if companies want to comply with upcoming state and federal bans of select synthetic colors and additives
Soup-To-Nuts Podcast
From hesitation to exploration: Tips to make global & regional flavors more accessible & approachable
Consumer flavor preferences are all over the map, literally, as they seek adventure, authenticity and cultural connection through globally and locally inspired food and beverage – but all too often they lack the confidence, knowledge and ingredients to...
Flavors and colors in focus: From emerging consumer demand to new manufacturing strategies
Demand for authentic flavors and cultural connections expands appeal of regional delicacies
Regional flavors and food are expanding beyond their historic boarders as consumers seek authenticity and a cultural connection to what they eat and drink, according to Innova Market Insights, which estimates nearly 60% of global consumers value...
Flavors and colors in focus: From emerging consumer demand to new manufacturing strategies
Letter from the editor: How are consumer flavor and color preferences evolving?
Consumers emerged from the pandemic more adventurous than ever – looking for new flavors and eating experiences that are equally a feast for their eyes and their taste buds, but rising concerns about artificial dyes and colors could complicate product...
Cereal shake-up: Is WK Kellogg the next big buyout?
WK Kellogg Co is in the spotlight after reports of a potential takeover by Ferrero. While leadership stayed silent on a sale at CAGNY, they outlined bold plans for growth beyond cereal.
Can Coca-Cola Zero conquer a country hooked on sugar?
Mexico is one of the highest consumers of sugary beverages in the world. Can Coca-Cola Zero win over consumers in the country and across Latin America?
Unilever boss Hein Schumacher to step down after 18 months
Unilever CEO Hein Schumacher will leave the business at the end of May
Kellanova factory central to hydrogen power experiment
A factory producing Kellogg’s breakfast cereals has been used as a test case for hydrogen-fuelled food manufacture
Positive Nutrition 2025: Join us for our free-to-attend Healthier Snacking APAC digital event
Healthier snacking has emerged as one of the fastest-growing and most in-demand food categories in Asia over the past few years, and FoodNavigator-Asia will dive deep into the secrets of this category success in the final webinar of our Positive...
Going the other way: Sports nutrition brand switches to fossil fuel plastic packaging for better sustainability
Switching from bio-based packaging material to mono-material polypropylene (PP) could improve recyclability and reduce wastage, says sports nutrition brand Lecka.
Money matters: Palm oil sector could lose millions of dollars in profits due to climate impact
The palm oil sector and agrifood industry could stand to lose millions of dollars in profits as a result of climate change, unless immediate changes are made.