The energy drink category has become rather crowded in 2022. Gatorade recently added a caffeinated product called Fast Twitch. Monster Energy recently unveiled a new, Ultra Peachy Keen zero-sugar beverage. REDCON1 is set to launch …
Predictive-maintenance technology – smart software that listens to machines to predict equipment failures before they happen – could prove to be a valuable service, especially as manufacturers grapple with supply chain disruptions and labor shortages. …
The $7.44 trillion U.S food industry is investing in ecommerce, robotics, and technology like never before. Here are three noteworthy trends for food producers and grocery retailers to prioritize in the year ahead.
A U.S. District Court judge ruled in August that Foodbuy actively concealed billing practices, deceived manufacturers and systemically overcharged – a ruling that some feel could bring more transparency to the GPO industry.
Major grocers in the U.K. plan to scrap expiration dates from certain perishable goods to reduce waste; will U.S. grocers follow suit?
New research conducted by international food company Kerry reveals consumers worldwide are enamored with cheese-flavored snacks. In a survey of 8,790 consumers from 16 countries, approximately 62 percent of consumers said cheese flavors add excitement …
Recent food recalls illustrate a “disturbing” lack of food safety culture, according to Dr. Vanessa Coffman. One in six Americans fall ill from foodborne illness annually these days. Making matters worse, the public is often …
A relatively new sustainability model should be taken into consideration by most food businesses these days, according to one industry analyst.
Toxic PFAS chemicals found in items like fast-food wrappers are impossible to destroy – until now, it would appear, thanks to new research.
Shrinkflation isn’t sneaking by savvy shoppers, and many consumers are changing their purchase behaviors in response.
Although the nutritional merits of plant-based food have faced mounting scrutiny by consumers in recent months, discrepancies by variety suggest that not all alternative products are created equal.
With the U.S. inflation rate at an elevated 8.7% for July 2022, consumers, manufacturers and retailers alike must remain agile to adapt to ongoing economic pressures. “The past few years of COVID-19 have brought enormous …
The hard seltzer bubble was starting to burst at the beginning of 2022, and second quarter earnings showed the category is in fact declining.
Upcycled food has become a $53 billion dollar market, growing faster than plant-based products, but what exactly is it?
While mushrooms remain all the rage as a whole food ingredient, their physical characteristics are less than ideal for replicating whole cuts of meat. Enter mycelium – the root system from which mushrooms grow.
7-Eleven’s recent acquisition of start-up Skipcart offers the convenience store chain many future opportunities, a consultant said.
Grocery shoppers are on the hunt for deals with food-at-home prices rising 14.4% year-over-year as of July 31.
The food industry feels cold storage space helps hedge against volatile agriculture prices, but such space is in short supply of late.
A new food technology partnership is bringing 24/7 made-to-order pizza to automated drive-thru restaurant units around the country.
Dollar General has increased its sales forecast as Americans have increasingly turned to discount chains amid inflation.
As more consumers pursue dietary patterns that improve personal and planetary health, some plant-based food producers are experimenting with a broader variety of protein sources.
Consumers are looking to create entertaining experiences at home, and retailers should emphasize premium alcohol products as a result, IRI says.
Tattooed Chef founder Sarah Galletti has noticed increasing demand for convenient, healthy, ready-made plant-based foods.
This article is written and sponsored by Kerry. When it comes to plant-based dairy, consumers want an authentic dairy experience. Whether it’s plant-based cheese, yogurt, ice cream or vegan snacks, the expectation is that the alternative …
PepsiCo has taken another step to grow its share of the energy drink market by taking a stake in Celsius.
Shrinkflation is hitting packaged foods, and consumers and producers both are growing anxious about inflation.
The canned cocktail trend is gathering momentum as the summer of 2022 rolls on.
As snacking trends around the world evolve, sustainability is emerging as a key theme across several markets, according to IRI.
Store-brand baking mix sales are on the rise, as shoppers seek “from-scratch” taste without time-consuming work.
Hershey is in store for a Halloween nightmare of sorts, saying it won’t be able to meet consumer demand this October.
Beyond Meat shares made a slight recovery after falling on news McDonald’s may ditch its McPlant burger amid tepid results.
What the stock market is indicating in 2022 is that plant-based stocks aren’t likely to displace traditional offerings – only complement them.
While sales of plant-based meats have slowed, the category could be ripe for expansion as pricing moves closer to that of traditional meats.
Consumer concerns about discretionary spending pushed Dunkin’ Donuts and Starbucks traffic lower in June, new data show.
Sixty-one percent of shoppers in a Vericast survey said that one of their biggest challenges this year is rising price.
Many food companies are embracing regenerative ag to aid the environment – a movement that’s increasingly extending into aquaculture.
