“Preparing for a Potential Recession: Insights from Consumer Packaged Goods Companies”

Economists have recently issued warnings that a recession may be approaching. Bloomberg Economics estimates a 38% chance of a recession occurring within the next year, with some experts suggesting that the U.S. economy might already be in one. According to Forbes Advisor, recessions are characterized by periods of economic decline marked by negative GDP growth, … Read more

“Rising Demand for Premium Specialty Foods: Trends, Innovations, and Consumer Preferences in a Post-Pandemic Era”

Premium products have surged in popularity in recent years. With the onset of the pandemic in 2020, sales of specialty ingredients increased as consumers started preparing more meals at home. This trend has persisted even as restaurants reopened. According to a trade organization representing the industry, the specialty food sector achieved $175 billion in sales … Read more

“Upcycled Foods: Leading the Charge in Sustainable Nutrition and Innovation”

The trend of upcycled foods is gaining momentum. According to Innova Market Insights, the launch of food and beverages featuring upcycled ingredients experienced a remarkable compound annual growth rate of 122% from 2016 to 2021. Upcycled Foods Inc., originally established a decade ago as ReGrained, has recently undergone a rebranding to broaden its presence in … Read more

“New Research Highlights Health Risks of Excessive Salt Consumption and Calls for Stricter Sodium Reduction Measures”

This research presents yet another argument against salt consumption. Despite its popularity as a seasoning for various food items, scientific investigations have found no health benefits associated with the intake of this mineral. The data analyzed involved 501,379 individuals who completed a questionnaire on their salt usage habits in the UK Biobank, a vast biomedical … Read more

“Laird’s New Portable Snack Bar: A Strategic Move into the On-the-Go Market Amidst Industry Challenges”

Laird has been dedicated to creating simple, functional foods made from clean ingredients like mushrooms, pumpkin seeds, and hemp. However, the introduction of a portable snack bar is crucial for today’s on-the-go consumers. Previously, Laird offered these ingredients in products like creamers, coffees, cereals, and pancake mixes. But as more consumers venture out for work, … Read more

“Impact of Ukraine-Russia Conflict on Global Grains Market: Supply Chain Disruptions, Wheat Shortages, and Economic Implications”

The ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia has dramatically disrupted the global grains market, compounded by supply chain issues and adverse weather conditions that jeopardize global wheat supplies, potentially driving them to a six-year low. Together, Ukraine and Russia account for 29% of the world’s wheat production, as noted by Rabobank. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy … Read more

“Belgian Startup Paleo Innovates with Plant-Based Woolly Mammoth Heme to Enhance Meat Alternatives”

Meat alternative manufacturers are striving to develop products that resemble the appearance, texture, flavor, and aroma of familiar meats. Belgian startup Paleo is creating an innovative ingredient that offers a novel taste experience: plant-based woolly mammoth. The company employs precision fermentation to produce various animal heme proteins, including heme found in beef, chicken, pork, lamb, … Read more