Global-branded food company introduces effort to foster and showcase companywide innovation
April 24, 2023
The Originate Initiative will showcase the company's approach to enterprise-wide innovation, as well as information from the company's newest center of excellence, Brand Fuel, which works to ensure that company decisions and investments are guided by insightful market analysis and a deep understanding of where and how consumers shop and eat.
New commitments, partnerships, package design and R&D facilities indicate long-term shift toward sustainability in the food and beverage industry
April 12, 2023
According to research from NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business and Circana, sustainability-marketed products outperformed conventionally marketed products across 36 categories and grew +0.3 points to 17.3% of purchases. In addition, sustainability marketed products’ five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) sits at 9.48%, outpacing its conventional counterpart at 4.98% for the same period.
The R&D packaging team will use the Greenhouse Learning Center to test the biodegradation properties of compostable packages
April 11, 2023
The Learning Center is intended to enable packaging products to move from testing to certification-ready at least two to three times faster in an effort to drive the business and the entire industry forward.
Sustainable ingredient innovator bolsters leadership team to advance upcycled food solutions
April 5, 2023
Dr. Ramdin is a global leader in R&D, product development and innovation, with more than 20 years of experience leading innovation efforts for organizations like Molson Coors, Unilever, and Estee Lauder.
With the new platform, Unilever will be able to boost product launches, enhance customer service and improve operational efficiency
April 3, 2023
Accenture and Microsoft, together with their joint venture, Avanade, worked closely with Unilever to deliver the transformation in just 18 months with minimal disruption to business operations.
Last December saw Chicago retail data tracker IRI release its “November 2022 Retail Food and Beverage Price Check” report. Published on December 8, it noted that food inflation finally moderated after August and hit its slowest rate last October, at +0.3%.
Food and beverage resource providers close deal to shift business focus and fuel innovation growth
January 12, 2023
RodeoCPG is known for providing strategies to better-for-you food & beverage operators looking to scale at various stages across the development process. The shift in strategy will combine their sales expertise, operational acumen, and proprietary technology into a unique retail sales solution.
Dr. Karin Rotem-Wildeman to take on role as chief research & development officer
December 6, 2022
Rotem-Wildeman will lead product development, packaging innovation, flavor technology and associated R&D capabilities. She succeeds David Thomas, who is retiring from KDP after 16 years with the company, as previously announced.
Corporate move will help the companies meet the challenge of proteins for the future
November 15, 2022
This partnership represents a unique competitive lever for both players. Bel, true to its pioneering spirit, is pursuing its strategy of innovation for the future of food. Standing Ovation is accelerating the development of its technology and its concrete application.