"Consumers aren't giving up on good food, but they are getting smarter about how to afford it," said Yuni Baker-Saito, co-founder and CEO. "We're seeing recipe content boom in popularity, and it may come as a surprise to some brands and retailers just how much they guide purchases and shopping habits."
With new certifications, measurable climate impact, and growing consumer interest, the Upcycled Food Association and its members are spotlighting food waste solutions across industries
Upcycling has the annual potential to reduce 5.56M Metric Tons CO2e (total emissions) and particularly reduce 71k Metric Tons CH4 (highly potent methane - food waste is a top source) as well as save 557B gallons of water by diverting 1.94M Tons of food in the US alone as measured by ReFED.
The food industry is bracing for impact to supply chains as President Donald Trump increased steel and aluminum tariffs to 50% on Wednesday. Food and beverage packaging supplies across categories could be affected by the tariff jump. Elevated duties could prompt pricing shifts among metal packaging manufacturers who produce caps and closures as well as foil products.
In September 2024, David launched and debuted its flagship product: a protein bar with 28g of protein, zero sugar, and just 150 calories—offering the highest protein-to-calorie ratio on the market.
Nearly half (48%) of respondents correctly believe these labels signal when a product begins to decline in quality. Another 29% see them as an indication of food safety risk, while 17% interpret them as the exact day the food should be discarded.
Cargill’s leadership in this space has made a tangible difference for customers and consumers around the world. Chantilly, a cherished brand in Mexico known for its bakery, pastry and confectionery products, is a standout example.
The announcement comes at a time when government involvement in market-leading vanilla countries like Madagascar and tariff uncertainty in the United States are driving food and beverage brands to expand the scope of their vanilla sourcing.
The goal of these paid, full-time internships is to create hands-on business experience, offering students opportunities to work with and learn from all levels of Hormel Foods leadership.
The 2024 Sustainable Market Share Index shows CPG products marketed with sustainable attributes increased market share by 2.6 percentage points since last year
the price premium in he US market has stabilized, largely unchanged throughout the recent inflationary period. Moreover, the average price premium across all categories is at or below 5% in the European markets studied.