As consumers increasingly shift from the center aisles of grocery stores to their peripheries, consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands are seizing various opportunities to capture consumer interest. In recent years, growth in the CPG sector…

Food is generally considered an inelastic commodity, which means that demand tends to remain stable even when prices increase. This stability arises because food purchases account for a relatively small portion of a household’s total…

Lead contamination remains a persistent issue in spices imported to the U.S. For instance, last year, Indian turmeric imported by Spices USA was found to have high levels of lead, and similar concerns have been…

Ocean Spray provided purified xyloglucans and contributed partially to the funding of the study. If the health benefits can be established, a prebiotic derived from cranberry skins could represent a profitable application for the waste…

Flavor houses are consistently ahead of the curve when it comes to exploring new tastes and spices for the U.S. market. With millennials’ increasingly adventurous palates in mind, snack manufacturers are beginning to develop innovative…

The U.S. hot sauce market has expanded significantly and become more diverse, with companies exploring various types of chili peppers from across the globe, such as habanero, ghost pepper, and chipotle, along with an array…

The controversy surrounding glyphosate in the food industry is significant. Some critics contend that this herbicide may lead to cancer in humans, though scientific opinions remain divided following a four-day meeting by the Environmental Protection…

The sauce and condiment market has seen significant diversification, yielding impressive rewards. This industry has been compelled to rethink its offerings, as consumers increasingly seek healthier alternatives. Millennials, making up 23.4% of the U.S. population…

The project represents a mutually beneficial opportunity for the companies involved, which have pledged to purchase the resulting high-quality vanilla. Gaining preferential access to a premium supply is expected to provide Mars, Dannon, and Firmenich…

Coconut products gained significant traction in the mainstream market a few years ago with the rapid rise of coconut water as a natural sports drink. Since then, they have surged in popularity due to their…