By 2025-05-12 Off Title: Navigating the GMO Controversy: Okanagan’s Arctic Apples and Soylent’s Bold Stance on Genetic Modification Over the years, Okanagan Specialty Fruits has been working on the development of the Arctic apple, a genetically modified fruit engineered to resist browning. Company president Neal Carter recognized that this innovation might spark controversy…
By 2025-05-12 Off “Snack Innovation: Catering to Millennials’ Demand for Convenient, Ethical, and Protein-Rich Foods” This innovative snack idea could represent a smart advancement, merging millennials’ enthusiasm for nutritious, protein-rich foods with their desire for convenience. Although a price of one or two dollars may seem high for a hard-boiled…
By 2025-05-12 Off “Navigating the Free-From Food Boom: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities for Manufacturers” While there may be some setbacks along the way, investments in free-from foods are likely to yield long-term benefits. Nielsen data indicates that free-from products are growing at a significantly faster rate than the overall…
By 2025-05-12 Off “Beyond Meat: Revolutionizing Plant-Based Proteins for Meat Lovers While Prioritizing Natural Ingredients” Beyond Meat is dedicated to recreating the taste, texture, and allure of meat using plant-based ingredients, with a specific focus on appealing to dedicated meat lovers. While veggie burgers are not a novel concept, a…
By 2025-05-12 Off “FDA Issues Voluntary Recalls of Whey Powder Amid Contamination Concerns: A Cautionary Approach for Food Manufacturers” The FDA has highlighted that the voluntary recalls were undertaken out of an abundance of caution, as the CPG companies cannot confirm whether the whey powder was the source of contamination in their products. Whey…
By 2025-05-12 Off “Enhancing Vegan Cheese: The Role of Innovative Potato Starches in Texture and Meltability” These innovative potato starches are reported to enhance the meltability and texture of cheese. Severine Bensa, the senior marketing manager for Ingredion in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, stated in a press release that…
By 2025-05-12 Off “Emerging Trends in Sustainable Packaging: The Promise of Crab Shell and Tree Fiber Films” Consumers value sustainable packaging, which suggests that flexible film made from renewable materials like crab shells and tree fibers would likely be well-received, provided it is offered at a reasonable price. Even if it comes…
By 2025-05-12 Off “Transparency and Safety in Plant-Based Foods: Beyond Meat’s Non-GMO Certification and Impossible Burger’s FDA Approval” At the same time that Beyond Meat achieved its non-GMO certification, the “secret ingredient” of the Impossible Burger received FDA approval. While neither company was obligated to obtain these labels, both venture capital-backed startups sought…
By 2025-05-12 Off “FDA Reassesses Definition of ‘Milk’ Amid Growing Debate Over Plant-Based Alternatives” This decision has been a long time in the making. Emails obtained by the Good Food Institute, an organization advocating for vegan alternatives, revealed that as early as 2011, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…
By 2025-05-12 Off “Nostalgia Meets Innovation: Harnessing Trusted Brands to Captivate Millennial and Gen Z Consumers in Culinary Experiences” While millennials and younger consumers often seek out new culinary experiences, they also exhibit strong loyalty and trust towards certain brands, particularly those they recall from their childhood. This presents a significant opportunity for consumer…