According to PwC’s Carla DeSantis, approximately 40 % of grocery shoppers expect to use AI to compare products by 2030 and one-third will hand over purchasing decisions entirely, forcing CPG brands to rethink how they drive discovery beyond the shelf.
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The Non-GMO Project’s new Non-UPF Verified standard requires packaged foods to comprise at least 70% minimally or moderately processed ingredients, limit added sugar and refined oils, and excludes synthetic biology and high-impact processing.
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A signal to CPG brands that the future of grocery is increasingly digital, nutrition-driven and integrated with healthcare.
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Forward Consumer Partners will now own 51% of the company, with founder Justin Gold and former CEO Peter Burns returning to lead the next phase of growth.
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Innovations in compostable packaging are moving towards a commercial reality, and CPG brands that engage early with PHA solutions will be better positioned to meet sustainability and compliance demands.
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Millennials and Gen Z are fueling explosive growth in the low-sugar soda segment, and success now depends on clinical backing, clear labeling and regulatory compliance.
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The food sector is “unprepared” for an impending climate-induced meltdown, a secret society of UK industry insiders has warned in a new report.
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Starday is using AI to reduce research and development time, while identifying untapped areas of whitespace for innovation.
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According to Circana, total store CPG volumes grew 1.1% for the year-to-date ending Sept. 29th, as consumers embraced value and e-commerce channels to manage high food prices.
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Tracking the return on investment of pop-ups involves juggling multiple metrics, but food and beverages brands have a distinct advantage in leveraging sensory experiences to build lasting loyalty among consumers both in-person and digitally, experts say.
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Founded by Emily Griffith, the sprouted organic buckwheat brand closed a round led by Proterra Investment Partners.
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“Price-conscious consumers are gravitating to brands with clear value propositions — including private-label — as companies offer products that tap into permissible indulgence and functional trends at affordable price points,” offered Ari Goldsmith, VP of marketing and digital media at KeHE.
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Apparently, regenerative organic agriculture — a proven and cost-effective solution — is viewed as not thinking big enough.
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The debate between the two labels continues to intensify.
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The organic produce market saw low dollar growth and declines in volumes, as price remains an obstacle for many consumers.
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Unfortunately, its efforts to get gene-edited foods in the hands of consumers will not stop.
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Arizona, along with Florida and Texas, is the next state to propose stringent laws like censorship and bans for cultivated meat products.
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Big Ag and Big Food should be very careful about their environmental claims, as litigation against greenwashing is surging.
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Our tax dollars and food policies should be favoring regenerative organic agriculture instead of risky and unproven GMO 2.0 technologies.
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Heavy metal contamination, notably lead, has dominated Prop 65 cases.
Read Article Building on the success of Fund I, Springdale Ventures intends to continue pursuing “investments in emerging consumer brands across the food, beverage, pet, health and beauty sectors.”
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“CPG companies are struggling to raise enough money to keep their business open,” said Jennifer Palmer, CEO and founder of lending company JPalmer Collective.
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The Aptamil owner has signed a letter of intent with Else Nutrition, a start-up making formula for babies and kids from almonds, buckwheat and tapioca.
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