Tag: sustainability
Wyda Packaging Expands into U.S. with New North Carolina Facility
3 Key Takeaways from Gulfood Manufacturing 2024
The Food Institute attended this week’s Gulfood Manufacturing 2024 event in Dubai and noted that the gathering highlighted advancements in sustainable practices, alt-protein, and tech-enabled ingredients. It also illustrated the industry’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Electro-Agriculture: A Novel Method Allowing Plants to Grow in the Dark
Bioengineers have developed a farming method that essentially replaces photosynthesis with a solar-powered chemical reaction, which could enhance sustainability and restore ecosystems.
Kellanova Exec: Sustainability Now a ‘Non-Negotiable’
In 2024, companies like Kellanova view sustainability as a non-negotiable responsibility. Kellanova’s VP of global R&D recently advocated for better support for U.S. farmers and sustainable practices throughout the supply chain.
Jackpot: Jackfruit Has Become a Plant-Based Bright Spot
Annie Ryu, founder of The Jackfruit Company and the jack & annie’s brand, is a believer in the health and sustainability benefits of jackfruit. As her brands are receiving significant investment, she’s focusing on partnerships to scale production and lower costs.
Seal the Deal: Proven Tips for Slashing Food Packaging Costs
Businesses can significantly reduce food packaging costs by using strategies like group purchasing. In 2024, there is an ever-growing list of factors to consider first, however.
FI Fast Break audio news: June 12, 2024
The latest Food Institute news podcast breaks down New York State’s Retail Worker Safety Act, which recently passed in the Senate.
FI Fast Break audio news: June 5, 2024
The latest Food Institute news podcast provides an update on shipping rates related to diversions around the Red Sea.
A Fork in the Road to Sustainability: Nestlé’s New Plant-Based Fork
The innovation is a key part of its commitment to eliminate or reduce plastics in packaging while scaling reusable and refillable systems.
Four Key Themes from the 2024 BMO Farm to Market Conference
At the 2024 BMO Farm to Market Conference, a few key themes emerged for the food, beverage, and agriculture sectors.
How Much Does Sustainability Influence Consumer Shopping Habits?
Consumers in the U.S. and Canada say that they are willing to pay more for products that practice eco-friendly sustainability and ethics in their development, packaging, and sale of products, particularly around animal cruelty and ocean pollution.
3 Key Takeaways from Expo West 2024
With consumers as focused as ever on improving their health and wellness, clean diets including foods like whole fruits, vegetables, and lean proteins have gained momentum. The show floor at Expo West illustrated that movement.
3 Rapidly Evolving Food Packaging Trends
Approximately 77% of consumers feel eco-friendly food packaging is important, according to a new trend report by good natured Products.
Is the Greenwashing Wave Crashing?
In the age of transparency, nearly half (45%) of shoppers have heard of greenwashing and one-third (33%) are skeptical of green labels and sustainability claims.
Beliv Exec: Innovation, Sustainability Key to Growing Brands in Latin America
The non-alcoholic, ready-to-drink beverage category appears poised for significant growth. Consider: in 2023 the revenue in the non-alcoholic drinks market amounts to $53.1 billion dollars. Beliv, a fast-growing, better-for-you beverage brand, is eager to seize …
The Consumer Curiosity Report Reveals Future Food Trends
The Consumer Curiosity Report was the first inaugural report developed by Curious Plot to not only learn how food-forward consumers think and behave, but to help establish, foster, and share new food trends from home to aisle, retail to restaurant.
Is Sustainable Superfood Kelp About To Make Waves?
Kelp is a sustainable superfood with all the qualities that appeal to today’s consumer, but it hasn’t really hit the mainstream—at least, not yet.
FI Newscast (July 7, 2023) – Featuring Alison Bodor, American Frozen Food Institute
Report: Modern Consumers Drawn to Sustainability of Seafood
Recent research shows that modern consumers are drawn to the sustainable nature of seafood and view it as part of a healthy diet.
FI Newscast (June 23, 2023) – Featuring Christina Dorr Drake, Willa’s Oat Milk
Top Candy Innovations of 2023
This is fastly becoming the year of functional confectionery and “super sour” candy. Manufacturers are taking note in an era in which consumers are receptive to brief indulgences.
3 Key Trends Impacting the Latin American Food Industry
The Latin American food landscape is evolving. The food industry is undergoing significant changes to meet the population´s demand – and to address current challenges. In 2023 the world in general is being affected by …
How to Reduce Waste While Monetizing Your Side Streams
This article is sponsored and written by GTF Technologies. By now, everyone in the food industry knows that 30-40% of food produced1 and almost half of all fruits and vegetables grown worldwide2 go to waste. …
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Stocking Sustainable Brands is Key to Preventing Trade Downs
The importance of offering sustainable products is hard to overstate — seven out of 10 consumers find sustainability more important today than they did two years ago, and more than half consider it “very important” according to Glow’s 2023 US Brand Sustainability Benchmark Report.
Precision Fermentation Promises a More Sustainable Future
Precision fermentation technology makes it possible to create alternative egg and milk proteins identical in taste, texture, and functionality to the traditional stuff—without using any animals.
Heavenly Hydration: Drinkable Rainwater on the Rise
As climate concerns continue to shake up the food industry, Richard’s Rainwater is bottling fresh rain with a focus on localized access and sustainability.
Uncommon Grounds: Sustainable, ‘Beanless’ Coffee Unveiled
A rather innovative, environmentally-friendly cold brew is set to debut. Could it be the next big thing in coffee?
FI Fast Break audio news: Dec. 21, 2022
The latest Food Institute news podcast touches on Tim Hortons’ unique, new sustainability initiative.
Is Plant-Based Still a Powerhouse?
Plant-based products continue to proliferate across the industry despite significant barriers to adoption, including taste and affordability.
Experts: Weather-Related Disasters Increasing, Taking Toll on Food Industry
As of October 11, the U.S. has experienced a total of 15 billion-dollar weather and climate disasters this year, making 2022 the eighth consecutive year with 10 or more billion-dollar weather and climate-related disasters.
Optimism Abounds for Foodservice Despite Recent Challenges
Despite some uncertainty about future challenges, restaurant operators, suppliers, and distributors remain optimistic about the future of foodservice.
Sustainable Packaging Goals Must Be Aspirational and Achievable
As consumers are starting to demand more sustainable packaging solutions for foodservice products, operators, suppliers, and distributors must make sound business choices in their sustainability journeys.
Survey: Purpose-led Brands See Far Higher Revenue Growth than Incumbents
A new survey shows the value that having a clear sustainability mission can have for purpose-led brands in the CPG space.
Trends Impacting the Dairy Industry
Jennifer Pricco Braasch is a managing director with City National Bank’s Food & Beverage Group. Based in Milwaukee, she supports industry executives with creative financing solutions and industry intelligence. The Food Institute recently asked her …
Consumers Care About Last Mile Sustainability – Which Can Boost Grocers’ Bottom Line
Grocery delivery is here to stay, but the option can be costly for grocers. Here is expert advice from fulfillment professionals on how to maximize profitability.