Articles Tagged with ''food innovation''

In a landscape where most new launches fail, innovation doesn’t always mean starting from scratch. By revisiting past ideas with fresh data and intent, brands can uncover faster, lower-risk paths to growth and renewed relevance.

As consumers seek mental wellness and sustainable nutrition, brands are turning to these versatile ingredients for their functional and sensory appeal.

As 2026 approaches, food and beverage brands face rising pressure from inflation, tariffs, and tightening competition. Discover five decisive shifts that can help your brand move faster, think clearer, and lead with confidence.

The next wave of food innovation is here. Dive into the ideas, ingredients and strategies that will define what’s next for R&D, brands and product developers. Join the movement and explore Innovation Month.

From Fortune 500s to emerging founders, the sold-out Chicago Venture Summit is showcasing the region’s growing influence in food, sustainability, and innovation. A new Future-of-Food Waste Forum signals where the next wave of opportunity is headed.

From collagen creamers and carbon-negative ice cream to compostable yogurt cups and A2 ultra-filtered milks, 14 emerging brands have been selected for Real California Milk’s 2025 innovation programs. The cohorts will receive mentorship, funding opportunities and a platform to pitch for up to $100,000 in support.

Starday, SPINS and Magnum/NotCo are demonstrating how AI is moving beyond trendspotting to hands-on innovation, execution and speed. Product developers who ignore these shifts risk falling behind the brands already using AI to outpace the market.

Protein may be the darling of every product pitch, but new data suggests the category’s momentum may be nearing saturation—and that emerging consumer demands could upend today’s formulations. Are brands innovating strategically, or just chasing claims in a marketplace that’s about to shift?

This annual contest challenges students to create forward-thinking products that showcase the power and versatility of dairy in promoting health and wellness. The deadline for entries is Jan. 12.

Because today’s supply chains are so deeply interconnected, what might once have been a localized issue now ricochets around the world, turning isolated disruptions into cascading headaches of increasing scale.