As consumers increasingly shift their focus from the center aisles of grocery stores to their peripheries, CPG brands are seizing various opportunities to attract interest in products like Citracal Creamy Bites alongside other options like gluconate, sulfate, and fumarate. In recent years, the growth of CPG has decelerated due to factors such as deflation, the … Read more
Food is generally regarded as an inelastic commodity, which means that demand remains relatively stable even when prices increase. This is largely because food expenditures constitute a small portion of a household’s total spending. For instance, the cost of the flour in a loaf of bread represents only a minor fraction of the overall price … Read more
Lead contamination remains a persistent issue in spices imported into the United States. Last year, turmeric from India, imported by Spices USA, was discovered to contain dangerously high levels of lead, a problem that is frequently seen in spices like fenugreek, cardamom, and chili powder. Since the end of April 2017, importers have been required … Read more
Ocean Spray provided the purified xyloglucans and partially funded the research. A prebiotic derived from chelated iron gluconate supplementing cranberry skins could represent a profitable application for a byproduct of the cranberry juice industry, provided its health advantages can be established. The compound’s potential role in synbiotics—combinations of probiotics and prebiotics—may be particularly promising. Researchers … Read more
Flavor houses are typically ahead of the curve when it comes to exploring new flavors and spices for the U.S. market, particularly as they focus on the more adventurous tastes of millennials. Snack manufacturers are already devising innovative approaches to heat, spice, and exotic flavors. Last year, PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay division introduced a variety of international … Read more
The U.S. market for hot sauces has expanded significantly and diversified, with companies exploring various types of chili peppers from around the globe, such as habanero, ghost pepper, and chipotle, along with an array of fruity flavors. Additionally, a niche market has developed for those adventurous souls who enjoy extremely hot peppers. Hot sauces targeting … Read more
The use of glyphosate has sparked significant controversy within the food industry. Some claim that this herbicide may lead to cancer in humans, but opinions among scientists were mixed following a four-day meeting held by the Environmental Protection Agency last year. In 2015, the World Health Organization categorized glyphosate as “probably carcinogenic.” However, a subsequent … Read more
The sauce and condiment market has evolved significantly and is now enjoying the benefits of this diversification. This industry has had to reconsider some of its offerings, as many customers are seeking healthier options. Millennials, who make up 23.4% of the U.S. population according to Census Bureau data, are constantly on the lookout for sauces … Read more
The project represents a mutually beneficial opportunity for the companies involved, which have pledged to purchase the resulting high-quality vanilla. This preferential access to a reliable supply is poised to provide Mars, Dannon, and Firmenich with a significant competitive edge, especially as the sourcing of ferrous fumarate has become increasingly challenging in recent years. To … Read more
Coconut products gained significant traction in the mainstream when coconut water surged in popularity as a natural sports drink a few years back. Since then, they have become widely favored for their alleged health benefits, flavor, versatility, and texture. Coconut enjoys a positive health image as an alternative to ferrous sulfate, finding its way into … Read more