News With 130 years of experience behind the brand Coca-Cola, it would be easy to imagine that the brand would be comfortably reliant on one of its 15 billion-dollar brands that make up the portfolio of one of the largest beverage companies in the world. However, Coca-Cola has remained an innovative company throughout its history […]
Snacking’s zeitgeist: nostalgia and childhood memories
News Snack time has become any time. Although the trend toward eating mini-meals has been growing over the last several years, the pandemic accelerated this transformation. Now 64% of consumers say they prefer snacking to consuming traditional meals, with 85% of respondents in the 2022 Mondelez State of Snacking saying they eat at least one […]
Enhanced ingredients: Using biotech to create highly functional food
News Through acquisitions, investments and internal R&D, ingredient companies are harnessing biotechnology to create healthier ingredients and more functional additives. Food has progressively become more than just fuel. For several years, consumers have looked to glean more functionality and sustainability from their foods, and the arrival of Covid-19 has only accelerated this trend as people looked to […]
Mexican brand Sigma launches amaranth-based snack in the US market
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PepsiCo and Starbucks partner to launch energy drink
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Euromonitor’s top consumer trends in 2022 – and what they mean for the food industry
News From direct-to-consumer e-commerce to upcycled food or functional ingredients for holistic wellbeing, we look at how food and drink manufacturers can leverage some of 2022’s top consumer trends into their portfolios. Each year, Euromonitor publishes its top 10 global consumer trends , based on quantitative consumer surveys, analyst insights, and trade interviews.The COVID-19 pandemic […]
Nestlé Health Science acquires US plant-based nutrition company
News The health science division of the world’s largest food manufacturer is acquiring a majority stake in Orgain, a maker of protein powders, shakes and bars, according to a press release. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founder Dr. Andrew Abraham and Butterfly Equity will each continue to hold a minority share […]
Mondelez: Consumers continue to prefer snacks to meals
News It’s no secret that snacking has become commonplace. Vast majority of people are consuming snacks on a daily basis, and snacking is no longer the exclusive domain of better-for-you options, according to Mondelez International’s third annual State of Snacking report. Data from the company’s survey of 3,055 people across 12 countries showed 85% of […]
‘Humanisation’ of pets creates opportunities in pet food
News Clean label, natural, sustainable, luxury and plant-based: The ‘humanisation’ of pets means consumers want premium pet food, and a number of food manufacturers are entering the growing pet food sector to meet their demands. Some of the world’s biggest CPG and food manufacturers are also the world’s biggest pet food manufacturers. Mars Petcare is […]
Oats growing in popularity, winning awards and consumer favour
News Oats have transformed from a breakfast ingredient to an increasingly common plant-based option, appearing in a multitude of applications. From oat-based dairy to oat-based meat substitutes, this grain has made its way into a variety of foods, some of which are receiving awards for their innovation. Gold&Green Foods was awarded the SEAL (Sustainability, Environmental […]