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 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 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 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
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
The introduction of drink mixes offers Campbell’s an innovative method to expand the reach of its well-liked V8 Energy line to a broader audience. Although the V8 brand has a rich history spanning 92 years, the Energy variant made its debut in 2011, representing the brand’s first significant expansion. Since its launch, Energy has experienced … Read more
As consumers increasingly view food as medicine, ingredient companies are making significant investments in health solutions that merge the realms of food and pharmaceuticals. Darling Ingredients aims to become a leader in the emerging collagen ingredient market. Given its connections to the beauty and fitness sectors, collagen has the potential to emerge as the next … Read more
Industry Insight: Kraft Heinz has recognized plant-based desserts as a burgeoning segment that requires enhanced and more prominent options. The food giant highlighted that over 30% of Americans experience lactose intolerance, and nearly two million children are affected by milk allergies annually. Despite the plant-based desserts market—which is valued in the billions—experiencing double-digit growth, Kraft … Read more
Major food corporations implementing artificial intelligence (AI) technologies for product innovation and quality control assert that these platforms are giving them a competitive edge in a fast-evolving market while enabling them to stay ahead of potential market disruptions. Companies like Kellanova and the ingredients giant Ingredion are harnessing AI to optimize their supply chains, refine … Read more
Easter is synonymous with egg hunts. Each year during our childhood, my fiercely competitive sister and I would dive into an egg hunt in our backyard in Phoenix. Even as teenagers, we maintained this spirited tradition to see who could gather the most eggs. However, this April, families nationwide might encounter a snag with their … Read more