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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The food sector is “unprepared” for an impending climate-induced meltdown, a secret society of UK industry insiders has warned in a new report.
Read ArticleStarday is using AI to reduce research and development time, while identifying untapped areas of whitespace for innovation.
Read ArticleAccording 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.
Read ArticleTracking 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.
Read ArticleFounded by Emily Griffith, the sprouted organic buckwheat brand closed a round led by Proterra Investment Partners.
Read Article“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.
Read ArticleApparently, regenerative organic agriculture — a proven and cost-effective solution — is viewed as not thinking big enough.
Read ArticleThe debate between the two labels continues to intensify.
Read ArticleThe organic produce market saw low dollar growth and declines in volumes, as price remains an obstacle for many consumers.
Read ArticleUnfortunately, its efforts to get gene-edited foods in the hands of consumers will not stop.
Read ArticleArizona, along with Florida and Texas, is the next state to propose stringent laws like censorship and bans for cultivated meat products.
Read ArticleBig Ag and Big Food should be very careful about their environmental claims, as litigation against greenwashing is surging.
Read ArticleOur tax dollars and food policies should be favoring regenerative organic agriculture instead of risky and unproven GMO 2.0 technologies.
Read ArticleHeavy metal contamination, notably lead, has dominated Prop 65 cases.
Read ArticleBuilding 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.”
Read Article“CPG companies are struggling to raise enough money to keep their business open,” said Jennifer Palmer, CEO and founder of lending company JPalmer Collective.
Read ArticleThe 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.
Read ArticleAlong with exploring M&A opportunities, KeHE will expand its play in fresh food and build a stronger relationship with Kroger.
Read ArticleSecuring shelf space among the top natural retailers requires CPG brands to focus on the differences between stores and how they can innovate alongside them.
Read ArticlePlant-based meat alternatives face headwinds as consumers shift to less expensive proteins in the face of economic pressure.
Read ArticleInexplicably, Pairwise claims that its genetically-engineered greens are “Non-GMO.”
Read ArticleThe new certification program will help CPG brands tell a better story around their contaminant-free claims with the help of QR codes, said Henry Rowlands, founder of The Detox Project.
Read ArticleA crackdown is coming on animal-raising claims, such as “grass-fed” and “free-range.”
Read ArticleThe online marketplace connects food brands with co-manufacturers and seeks to digitize the $200-billion food and beverage contract manufacturing industry.
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