Eight dairy startups compete in 5th Annual Dairy Innovation Competition
August 18, 2023
The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) in partnership with innovation advisory VentureFuel, announced the eight finalists selected to participate in the 5th Real California Milk Excelerator competition – the search to identify, curate, and accelerate the very best dairy-based products that introduce novel benefits and drive use of California milk and dairy in formulations.
Consumers of all ages are most willing to try ethnic cuisines in their home cooking, at restaurants, and when traveling. They name Asian, European, and Latin American flavors as the most influential and Asian as the most familiar and inspirational. Preferences for specific ethnic cuisines, however, vary somewhat based on food and beverage category.
Unique September event will showcase growth strategy, the company’s innovation playbook and portfolio of scalable technologies
August 1, 2023
Interested participants must register for the event and have the option to attend via live webcast or in person. Early registration is encouraged because in person seating is limited.
Global branded food company recognized for commitment to innovation
July 12, 2023
Developed in collaboration with Accenture, the 2023 Best Workplaces for Innovators ranks 100 winners worldwide from a variety of industries, including biotech, consumer-packaged goods, education, healthcare and many more.
Elevated experiences, self-care and brand extensions win amid industry challenges
June 8, 2023
The 2022 New Product Pacesetters achieved a staggering $6.8 billion in combined year-one sales across food, beverage and nonfood solutions, compared to $6 billion in 2021 Pacesetter sales.
Drexel University's Culinary Arts and Science, Nutrition, and Food Entrepreneurship and Innovation students used almond ingredients in new product ideas catering to younger consumers' tastes
June 1, 2023
Honorable mention also went to an Almond-Granola Butter Spread and Almond Protein Smoothie in Creamsicle, Chai and Coffee flavors. Student competition participants assessed the current market for opportunities, conducted consumer research, surveyed their target audience and sampled prototypes to strengthen their concepts and refine product pitches
The awards recognize the year's most innovative confectionery and snack products
May 31, 2023
The Sweets & Snacks Expo announced the winners of its annual Most Innovative New Product Awards. The awards recognize the year's most innovative confectionery and snack products and honor the companies that make them.
Experts evaluated products in anonymous tastings across 53 categories using criteria that included flavor, appearance, texture, aroma, ingredient quality, and innovation
May 15, 2023
Round two of judging for the sofi Product of the Year Award and New Product of the Year Awards will be conducted onsite at the 2023 Summer Fancy Food Show by retail and foodservice buyers.
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.