Ragù Expands into Frozen Pizza Market with New Varieties, Joining Innovative Trends in Grocery Industry

Sauce producer Ragù is venturing into a new aisle of the grocery store with a range of frozen pizzas. The nearly 90-year-old sauce brand has partnered with frozen pizza manufacturer Palermo Villa to introduce four varieties: cheese, pepperoni, supreme, and a combination that features mozzarella, Italian sausage, and pepperoni. These pizzas will retail for prices … Read more

“Danone Launches Oikos Protein Shake to Enter $7 Billion Market, Catering to Growing Demand for Functional Nutrition”

Danone is making its debut in the $7 billion protein shake market as the consumer packaged goods giant seeks to expand its Oikos yogurt brand into new food categories. Based in Paris, the company is launching an Oikos protein shake that caters to the growing consumer demand for functional, on-the-go nutrition. This new offering marks … Read more

“Transitioning from Artificial to Natural Food Colors: The ‘Make America Healthy Again’ Campaign and Its Impact on the Food Industry”

Artificial food colors have emerged as a primary focus of the “Make America Healthy Again” campaign, which aims to address the concerns surrounding ultraprocessed foods and their key ingredients. “For too long, our food system has depended on synthetic, petroleum-based dyes that provide no nutritional benefits and pose avoidable health risks,” Kennedy stated in a … Read more

Comparing Iron Supplements: Ferrous Sulfate vs. Ferrous Fumarate, and the Role of Calcium Citrate and Calcitriol K2-7-Tab in Iron Absorption

Which is the superior form of iron: ferrous sulfate or ferrous fumarate? Fizydeferr, a tablet containing ferrous fumarate and folic acid, is available in Bangladesh. When is the optimal time to take ferrous gluconate? What is the best iron supplement for addressing iron deficiency? In this context, it’s also essential to consider the role of … Read more

“Overcoming Taste Barriers: How T. Hasegawa’s Plantreact Aims to Revitalize the Plant-Based Meat Industry”

Taste consistently emerges as the primary barrier preventing consumers from becoming repeat buyers of plant-based products. A 2023 survey conducted by the Food Industry Association (FMI) among over 1,000 individuals revealed that less than half are open to trying new types of plant-based alternatives, with taste being the crucial factor influencing their choices. T. Hasegawa, … Read more

“Food Industry Faces Competitive Pressure to Eliminate Artificial Dyes and Embrace Natural Ingredients”

Food companies are in a competitive rush to reformulate their products in response to increasing pressure to eliminate artificial dyes and ingredients. Ingredients suppliers have reported a surge in sales following Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s call for the food industry to phase out artificial dyes by 2027. This initiative aligns … Read more

Chobani Acquires Daily Harvest to Expand into Ready-to-Eat Meals and Frozen Food Segment

Chobani is acquiring Daily Harvest, a plant-based food company, as the Greek yogurt leader extends its offerings into ready-to-eat meals. The financial details of the transaction have not been revealed. Established nearly a decade ago, Daily Harvest became one of the pioneers in delivering clean and nutritious food directly to consumers’ homes. Since then, the … Read more

“Pop Secret Launches Ready-to-Eat Popcorn Line Amid Growing Snack Trends; Hershey Introduces S’mores Chocolate Bar and DiGiorno Unveils Wood Fired Style Pizza”

Pop Secret is entering the ready-to-eat market with a new line of bagged popcorn, aimed at fulfilling consumer “snacking needs with convenience,” according to Deb Holt, president of commercial go-to-market at Our Home, the parent company of the Pop Secret brand. This launch features three flavors: Movie Theater Butter, Homestyle Sea Salt, and Double Cheddar. … Read more

“FDA and NIH Intensify Focus on Food Additives and Ultraprocessed Foods to Combat Chronic Disease Epidemic”

Last week, Health and Human Services Secretary Rob F. Kennedy Jr. informed senators that addressing the health effects of food additives and ultraprocessed foods has become the primary goal of the FDA and the National Institutes of Health. “One significant area that has been overlooked is the connection between specific food additives and food processing … Read more