By 2025-05-13 Off “Consumers Prioritize Sustainability in Food Choices Amid Rising Prices, Kearney Survey Reveals” Kearney’s survey reveals that despite the ongoing food inflation, consumers still feel a strong obligation to consider sustainability in their food purchases. Grocery prices reached a 40-year high last spring, primarily driven by rising costs…
By 2025-05-13 Off “General Mills Champions Regenerative Agriculture as Key to Sustainability Goals Amidst Industry Skepticism” The concept of “regenerative agriculture” has emerged as a pivotal goal for Big Food in their efforts to reduce their carbon footprint, yet some critics argue that its vague definition has led to skepticism. In…
By 2025-05-13 Off Kellogg and J&J Snack Foods Launch Icee Cereal: A Nostalgic Twist on a Classic Treat Kellogg, the food industry giant, is launching a new product in collaboration with J&J Snack Foods that draws inspiration from a beloved convenience store and fast food staple, offering consumers an unexpected twist. The cereal…
By 2025-05-13 Off “Advancements in Cultivated Meat: Upside Foods’ Vision and Innovations in Ground Chicken Production” In an interview, Chen discussed how recent advancements are propelling Upside Foods closer to its goal for cultivated meat. “Our company’s vision and the impact we aim to achieve necessitate the ability to produce all…
By 2025-05-13 Off “Kraft Heinz to Launch Just Spices in the U.S.: A New Era for the $6 Billion Seasonings Market” When Kraft Heinz acquired a majority stake in the trendy German company Just Spices, officials lauded the brand’s strong appeal to younger consumers, innovative market positioning, and the advanced analytics it employs to predict future…
By 2025-05-13 Off “Next Gen Foods Expands Plant-Based Offerings with Acquisition of Mwah and Launch of Vegan Gelato” Next Gen Foods, renowned for its fibrous and juicy Tindle product, has taken a significant step forward in the plant-based market with its latest acquisition, adding a new layer to its offerings. A press release…
By 2025-05-13 Off “Sweet Comfort Amid Economic Challenges: Insights from the NCA’s Annual Confectionery Market Report” The current economic climate is challenging, but the National Confectioners Association (NCA) annual report on the confectionery market suggests that sweets may provide consumers with a sense of comfort. Despite inflation driving the cost of…
By 2025-05-13 Off “Hershey’s Move Towards Plant-Based Chocolate: Innovation in a Growing Market” Last summer, Hershey hinted at a significant move towards expanding its range of plant-based sweets. The company applied for a patent on a method that utilizes roasted grain flour—derived from rice, wheat, oats, corn, sorghum,…
By 2025-05-13 Off “Advancing Precision Fermentation: Revolutionizing Sustainable Food Production with Animal-Free Ingredients” Many precision fermentation companies are progressing beyond the experimental stage to achieve the scale and expertise necessary to produce ingredients for food manufacturers. Perfect Day, a collaborator in this research, incorporates its animal-free dairy ingredients…
By 2025-05-13 Off Nestlé Expands Its Plant-Based Portfolio in the U.S. with New Oat Milk and Innovative Dairy Alternatives Nestlé, the largest food manufacturer globally, known for brands like Hot Pockets, Lean Cuisine, and Nespresso, has been progressively enhancing its presence in the U.S. plant-based market. The company made a significant move into this…