Collagen peptides hold instant appeal for abilities to support skin and nails, boost bones and joints, help blood sugar metabolism and even promote wound healing
The partnership aims to develop superior plant-based versions of co-branded products at unprecedented speed
February 23, 2022
Both Kraft Heinz and NotCo share a desire to change the world for the better and believe that working together they can and will accelerate adoption of plant-based foods.
ADM reveals seven emerging trends shaping the alternative protein market
February 16, 2022
ADM released a deep dive into one of the seven top consumer trends identified by the company for 2022. The findings, based on research from the company’s proprietary Outside VoiceSM consumer insights platform, reveal what’s next for protein alternatives, which are expected to climb to a staggering $125 billion by 2030.
Sales of natural and organic consumer packaged goods could reach $400 billion by 2030
February 16, 2022
Sales of natural and organic products, including food and beverage, supplements, household, and personal care categories, are on track to surpass $300 billion by 2023 and $400 billion by 2030.
Charlie Baggs Culinary Innovations opens new Chicago R&D center, website
February 10, 2022
Charlie Baggs Culinary Innovations (CBCI) has relocated within Chicago and officially opened its new purpose-built kitchen and lab. Located on Goose Island, just minutes outside downtown Chicago, the new CBCI headquarters is designed and equipped specifically for food and beverage product development.
Research finds more consumers weighing sustainability claims on packaged food choices
February 4, 2022
Sustainability considerations now influence the majority of the world’s grocery shoppers when buying packaged foods such as potato chips and cookies, according to Cargill’s most recent global FATitudes™ survey. The proprietary research finds 55% of consumers indicate they’re more likely to purchase a packaged food item if it includes a sustainability claim, a four-point jump since the company last fielded this research in 2019.
Food innovation and product development consultancy adds Joseph Choi as Culinologist
February 3, 2022
CuliNex, a clean label food product consultancy, announced the addition of Culinologist® Joseph Choi as part of its ever-expanding product development team.
FrieslandCampina Ingredients reveals five key adult nutrition trends for 2022
February 2, 2022
FrieslandCampina Ingredients released a new report revealing five trends and developments set to drive the evolution of the food, drinks and supplement industries in 2022. The report, “Shaping the future of nutrition,” offers expert insight into the latest market and consumer research to help brands pinpoint areas for innovation and NPD in the active, performance and medical nutrition markets.
CPG accelerator kicks off cohorts in Austin and Atlanta with products ranging from prenatal nutrition bars to ayurvedic skincare
January 28, 2022
This is the first year that SKU will run two concurrent tracks, tapping into mentor talent in two regions and enabling a larger number of brands to participate in the accelerator’s acclaimed program. Both cohorts will be hybrid programs with both online and in person programming - a model SKU first adopted during the onset of the pandemic.
Continuous scouting model aims to increase collaboration and speed-to-market for a more sustainable global food system
January 27, 2022
Starting this year, FoodBytes!, Rabobank's discovery platform that champions cross-industry collaboration between the most promising startups, corporates and investors, will move beyond its annual pitch competition and expand to a continuous scouting model, with 15 startups selected to participate in programming every quarter.