Tag: Clean Label
Alt-Meat Brands Address Pain Points Through Tech Integration
Innovative brands in the alt-protein space are combining multiple technologies to create better products. By integrating methods like precision fermentation and enzymatic cross-linking, these companies are solving major pain points in taste, texture, and affordability.
How Acosta Helps Brands Meet Today’s Natural and Organic Shoppers’ Needs
Naturally Confused: Natural, Organic Terms Puzzle 40% of Consumers
Roughly 59% of shoppers think it’s important that grocery items are natural and/or organic, according to a new Acosta Group study. Gen Z is especially interested in such products. However, many consumers are confused by terms like “natural” and “organic.”
Down to the Bones: Juicy Marbles’ Primal Plant-Based Meat Experience
Alt-meat brand Juicy Marbles’ Baby Ribs aim to capture “the primal eating experience” ribs are known for, while delivering improved nutrition.
Can Limited Ingredients Boost Plant-Based Snack Sales?
Consumer demand for clean labels, convenience, and health continues to rise, and many plant-forward snack brands are tapping into this trifecta. Can limited ingredients boost plant-based snack sales?
Clean Label Takes Center Stage as Ultra-Processed Stigma Grows
Clean-label initiatives continue to rise within the plant-based category and beyond as concerns surrounding ultra-processed foods intensify and more consumers prioritize what’s NOT in their products.
Cleaner Labels Could Renew Interest in Alt-Meat as Sales are Dropping
The meat alternative market is slowing down after years of explosive growth: dollar sales fell 18.5% to $370.2 million for the 52 weeks ended June 18, according to data from Circana. Without the perception of …
5 Plant-Forward Alt-Meat Innovations
Innovators are shaking up the alt-meat category with plant-forward creations that contain more whole foods and less processed ingredients. Here are five companies to watch.
COLUMN: Answer to Plant-based Segment’s Issues Found in Forests, Biotech
Clean, natural, plant-based proteins could help strengthen the industry segment amid market volatility, according to one CEO.
AI Predicts 3 Food Trends for 2023
Food and beverage intelligence company Spoonshot has released its AI-generated list of food trends for 2023.
Solving Taste Challenges with Flavor Modulation
This article is written and sponsored by Kerry. Taste is what drives consumers to purchase their favorite foods and beverages. However, great taste isn’t always easy to achieve. In fact, categories like plant-based meat and dairy …
Demand Growing for Clean Label Meat Alternatives
As a broader variety of plant-based protein alternatives enter the market, health-conscious flexitarians are turning a more critical eye towards ingredients and production methods. In 2021, consumer interest in clean label grew by 86% within …
Plant-based Milk Market Poised for Continued Growth
This article is written and sponsored by Transparency Market Research. Growing concerns about the overall health profile of traditional dairy products and rising consumer adoption of plant-based diets are generating considerable opportunities for companies in the …
Industry Report: Natural Food Colors On The Rise
As consumers grow more conscious about their health, preference for organic and natural food will increase at a robust pace. On the flip side, focus on health and wellness has caused sales of synthetic food …