The high prices and low protein content of the 2017 hard winter wheat crop have compelled flour users to reconsider their choices. Some manufacturers are exploring the addition of vital wheat gluten to enhance the protein content of their flour, while others are collaborating with millers to mix it with higher-protein spring wheat. However, the … Read more
According to growers, canola oil is regarded as the optimal cooking oil due to its lower saturated fat content compared to other widely used plant-based oils like olive, soybean, corn, and sunflower oils. Furthermore, it boasts a higher concentration of omega-3 polyunsaturated fats than many common cooking oils. Since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration … Read more
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As consumers increasingly seek nutritious and convenient meal options, protein bars have emerged as a formidable force in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector. Between 2010 and 2015, the U.S. market for nutritional shakes and bars grew at an impressive annual rate of approximately 10%. By 2016, sales in this category surpassed $9 billion, according … Read more
In regions where cannabis is permitted, beer and wine companies are increasingly exploring marijuana-infused beverages and related products as a means to diversify their offerings with trending items, while also preventing the cannabis industry from monopolizing their customer base. Constellation Brands, the third-largest beer producer in the United States, announced in October that it was … Read more
Consumers globally are going crazy for almonds, with almond milk sales surging by 250% in recent years. In response to this escalating demand, California almond growers are implementing strategies to boost production over the next five years. According to ABC’s 2017 annual report, domestic shipments during the 2016-2017 crop year reached a record 676 million … Read more
Eveland and her team’s lab research identified a genetic locus within the Setaria genome responsible for the growth of sterile branches known as bristles, which are found on the grain-bearing flower clusters of certain grass species. They discovered that these sterile bristles are initially programmed to develop into spikelets, which are specialized grass structures that … Read more
The developers and marketers of HEYLO are aiming to capture a slice of the projected $16 billion to $20 billion sugar-alternative market, but they are up against significant competition. To outperform pure stevia, which is currently thriving, HEYLO’s new product must deliver on its promises. According to Mintel, as of August 2017, stevia was found … Read more
Hemp ingredients, including oils, powders, and seeds, are increasingly featured in a wide array of foods, such as ice cream, salads, milk, and even children’s cereals. More than 25,000 products incorporate hemp, spanning categories like automobiles, furniture, paper, building materials, and clothing. Sales reached $688 million in 2016, according to Vote Hemp and the Hemp … Read more
Box tops and label clipping for school fundraising have been around for decades. Campbell Soup launched its Soup Labels for Education Program 42 years ago, creating a new avenue for schools to secure additional funding. Since then, prominent companies like General Mills, Tyson Foods, Coca-Cola, and others in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) sector have … Read more