The report reflects how the current pandemic is impacting the bakery, dairy, deli meat, deli, cheese, and deli prepared sectors
July 13, 2020
The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association released its latest COVID-19 Impact report. The report reflects how the current pandemic is impacting the bakery, dairy, deli meat, deli, cheese, and deli prepared sectors.
A limited batch of the new candy bar will be available this summer
July 13, 2020
SNICKERS® unveiled the brand's biggest innovation to date, combining two beloved treats – SNICKERS bars and brownies – to create SNICKERS® Peanut Brownie.
New meals and snacks include products inspired by trends including plant-based meals, keto-friendly diets and more
July 10, 2020
Conagra Brands, Inc. is celebrating the summer with the debut of more than two dozen new products. More people are cooking and eating at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and Birds Eye®, Marie Callender's®, Healthy Choice® and Snack Pack® are among the brands bringing new items to market to satisfy evolving consumer needs. The new items from Conagra Brands will be hitting store shelves this summer.
Agreement accelerates BlueNalu’s introduction to the Asian marketplace
July 10, 2020
BlueNalu, a food technology company developing cell-based seafood products, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Pulmuone Co. Ltd., a leader in healthy lifestyle and environmentally-friendly food products headquartered in South Korea. Pulmuone also participated in BlueNalu’s A round of financing, which was announced earlier this year.
It's no secret that candies can deliver a sweet or sour taste experience. Similarly, March proved to be both a sweet and sour month for the National Confectioners Association (NCA).
BENEO invests $56 million to boost capacity in Belgian rice starch plant
July 10, 2020
BENEO, one of the leading manufacturers of functional ingredients, has announced a 50% production capacity increase at its facility in Wijgmaal, Belgium. Officials say a two-stage, $56 million expansion responds to rising customer demand for its rice starches and will lead to increased capacity by March 2022.
Wacker cyclodextrins improve foaming of barista toppings
July 10, 2020
Coffee specialties like cappuccino, latte macchiato and café au lait are all characterized by a creamy milk foam. CAVAMAX ® W6 cyclodextrin from WACKER improves the foaming properties of these barista toppings. Thanks to CAVAMAX ® W6, the toppings whether dairy or plant-based, feature a high foam volume, uniform structure and long-lasting stability.
Fresh, healthy meals using restaurant-quality ingredients are at the heart of a Café Spice experience
July 10, 2020
Many Café Spice internationally themed prepared meals, enjoyed by grocery and specialty-market shoppers, are now available for delivery across the United States in areas served by Amazon Fresh.
New study provides insight for retailers when merchandising plant-based meat products
July 10, 2020
The Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA), the trade association representing 170 plant-based food companies, and Kroger, the largest grocery retailer in America, found that plant-based meat sales increased by 23% when those items were sold in the meat department.
Cut Real Jerky Co. has built a roster of products including jerky, meat sticks and biltong that are made with the real ingredients and premium cuts of steak
July 9, 2020
The acquisition, led by Sonoma Brands managing director Kevin Murphy, follows Sonoma Brands’ acquisition of KRAVE from The Hershey Company in June 2020, thus joining two chef-crafted, premium jerky brands to create a powerhouse portfolio of brands within the meat snacking space.