By 2025-05-12 Off “Perennial: Targeting the Overlooked 50+ Demographic with Innovative Plant-Based Beverages” Perennial appears to be charting a unique course compared to most food brands by focusing on an often-overlooked demographic: individuals aged 50 and older. This marketing strategy, combined with their non-dairy beverage, aligns with two…
By 2025-05-12 Off “Enhancing Food Experience: Ripe.io and FlavorWiki Unite Blockchain with Taste Tracking” As more food companies adopt blockchain technology, processors, retailers, and consumers will gain access to detailed information about the journey food takes from the field to the table. However, traceability alone overlooks a critical aspect…
By 2025-05-12 Off “Unlocking the Health Benefits of Dietary Fiber: Opportunities for Ingredient Companies in the Evolving Market” If this research proves to be credible and demonstrates that dietary fiber enhances bone health, immunity, and cognitive function, it could significantly benefit ingredient companies, such as Tate & Lyle based in London. The ability…
By 2025-05-12 Off Title: Navigating the Supermarket Savannah: The Intersection of Food Choices, Sustainability, and Consumer Empowerment In my second year of college, my introductory ecology professor emphasized that the food chain resembles a short, thick pyramid of biomass more than a simple chain. The savannah is predominantly covered in grass, with…
By 2025-05-12 Off “Capturing Gen Z’s Snack Preferences: The Trend of Healthy Indulgence and Convenience” Americans maintain a strong affinity for snacks, a trend that extends to the emerging Gen Z demographic. By 2018, the snack industry had achieved annual sales of $89 billion, with a growth rate of 3%.…
By 2025-05-12 Off “From Chef to Corporate: Kevan Vetter’s Journey in Flavor Innovation at McCormick & Co.” Kevan Vetter swapped his chef’s hat for a corporate one nearly two decades ago. Although his environment has changed, his passion for delivering exceptional meals to consumers remains strong. Now, at 52, Vetter serves as…
By 2025-05-12 Off “Exploring the Rise of Ethnic Flavors in American Cuisine: Trends, Consumer Preferences, and Market Opportunities” As social media and travel continue to connect the world and blur geographical boundaries, American consumers are increasingly exposed to various regional cuisines, inspiring them to replicate ethnic dishes at home. Coupled with the rising…
By 2025-05-12 Off “Kind Snacks Launches ‘Sweeteners Uncovered’ Pop-Up in NYC to Educate Consumers on Added Sugars and Sweeteners” Kind Snacks remains steadfast in its mission to combat added sugars in the snack industry. On Wednesday, the snack bar manufacturer launched an augmented reality pop-up installation called “Sweeteners Uncovered” in New York City, accompanied…
By 2025-05-12 Off “Olam’s Strategic Shift: Embracing E-Commerce and Sustainability in the Ingredients Sector” Olam is assisting its clients in adjusting to two significant trends in the ingredients sector today: e-commerce and sustainability, as stated by a top executive in an interview with Food Dive. Olam, a global supplier…
By 2025-05-12 Off “Sustainable Coconut Oil Initiatives: Cargill’s Strategic Shift Amid Growing Demand” Food manufacturing companies are taking initiatives to procure more sustainable coconut oil as the demand for this product begins to surpass supply. At the start of 2016, coconut oil prices surged by 20% in just…