Outlook Sizzling for Plant-Based Deli Meats
Lunch meats were a star player at retail throughout the pandemic and that trend is retaining its momentum. But can this boon boost demand for plant-based deli cuts?
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The Zero-e Pineapple Has Arrived
Produce is a low-margin, high-risk industry. Hans Sauter would know – he’s been in the produce game for over 35 years. He’s not only Senior Vice President of Research and Development for Fresh Del Monte, …
Major CPG Players Fueling Alt Cream Cheese Innovation
Amidst the booming cultured dairy market, major food manufacturers are taking plant-based cream cheese to the next level.
Data-and-Dash: Cybersecurity and the Food Industry
Crime is a malicious (and inevitable) branch of progress. As industry and technology evolve, so too do the machinations of those willing to test, infiltrate, and break the system for personal profit. As integrated web …
Column: Why Vertical Farming Stocks are Struggling
Few sectors have been more impacted by the boom/bust cycle than vertical farming stocks in recent years.
Plant-Based Innovation Abounds at Private Label Trade Show
The Plant-Based Foods pavilion at the recent Private Label Trade Show hosted numerous exhibitors offering plant-based products to address consumer concerns about health, the environment, and animal welfare.
FDA Issues First Approval for Cell-Cultured Chicken
Cultivated meat producer Upside Foods received regulatory approval from the FDA, making it the first company to reach this milestone in the U.S. While not a green light for the industry at large, the decision opens the door to more approvals
Analysis: Could ‘Hybrid’ Meat be a Plant-Based Breakthrough?
As an expanding number of startups pursue the commercialization of cultivated meat, a select few are targeting the hybrid approach — blending small quantities of lab-grown cells into primarily plant-based products. While affordable, 100% cultivated …
Experts: Huge Opportunities Exist in Tech-enabled Ag
As agriculture moves towards automation, what technologies and best practices will lead the way? In a recent FI webinar, Agritecture founder and CEO Henry Gordon-Smith and Tortuga AgTech CEO Eric Adamson outlined the current state of ag tech.
When Grocery Goes Virtual: Foodservice in the Metaverse
AR Offers Worlds of Possibilities in Food Industry
My augmented reality (AR) journey with a pear began easily enough. Scan to Experience the Vortex of Augmented Reality, reads the QR code on the homepage of usapears.org. I’ve always wanted to enter a vortex, …
Execs: Food Industry on Verge of Major Tech Transformation
The food industry is on the precipice of a tectonic shift, according to industry insiders. Technology is the driving force behind the projected change.
Cultured Meat Growth Poised to Accelerate
Cultured meat – meat produced by growing animal muscle cells in a culture medium – currently represents a tiny share of the global food dollar, but growing concern about the impact of raising animals for …
Pickles Surging in Popularity
Pickles have been around for thousands of years, yet they appear to be as popular as ever. Whether as a side or as a burger topping, pickles have become a true staple at restaurants, especially …
QSRs Lamenting ‘Line Balk’ Trend
Much like remote working and zoom conferencing, long waits at the drive-thru line are a pandemic vestige that just won’t go away. And that’s causing line balk among consumers. As COVID-19 took hold in the …
Survey: 2023 Could be Big Year in Restaurant Tech Investment
Restaurant industry executive Kevin Bryla closely monitored the sector during the past two years, and he walked away rather impressed by operators’ resilience. Despite pandemic-related challenges, many restaurateurs displayed more than enough savvy to survive. …
Recession Still Looms as a Risk to F&B Stocks
Many investors believe that food and beverage stocks are safe places in which to hide when the stock market turns towards recession. That belief centers on a simple thesis: people still have to eat. The …
New Research Could Help Reverse Food Allergies
Good news may be on the way for the 32 million Americans that suffer from food allergies. Butyrate, a bacterial compound, could be the key to reversing food allergies and has already shown promising results …
Could AR Restaurant Menus Boost Customer Experience?
AR restaurant menus have yet to gain traction in the U.S., yet stats suggest that fact could change rather soon.
Walmart Shoppable Livestreams: a New Era in Digital Marketing?
As retailers seek to increase sales via digital channels, Walmart will use livestream video to create immersive shoppable experiences.
New Social Media App Could Reshape Food Shopping
The latest social media network just launched, and it’s exclusively for foodies. The Flavrs app provides a feed of cooking videos, recipe tutorials and meal-planning content with a shoppable integration that enables users to instantly …
Why Wegmans Was Forced to Abandon Scan-and-Go App
Wegmans, regrettably, has decided its scan-and-go app has got to go. Wegmans is among retailers realizing scan-and-go, which seemed like such a good idea at the beginning of the pandemic when contactless checkout solutions gained …
AeroFarms Unveils World’s Biggest Aeroponic Smart Farm
AeroFarms on Tuesday unveiled what it says is the world’s largest aeroponic smart farm. The 140,000 square-foot indoor facility, located in Danville, Virginia, is capable of growing more than 3 million pounds of fresh leafy …
Predictive-Maintenance Tech Aiding Manufacturers’ Efficiency
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. …
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As Food Recalls Mount, Experts Urge Food Safety ‘Culture’ Change
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 …
Analysis: Mercaris Weighs in on Prospects for Organic Dairy Market
In 2021, organic dairy and eggs outperformed pre-pandemic levels by nearly 11%, which offers promise of potential growth for the category.
4 Tips for Foodservice Operators Post-Pandemic
Foodservice operators have faced numerous obstacles during the COVID-19 pandemic, not the least of which is an unrelenting labor shortage. “I went to a local restaurant recently,” Patrick O’Reilly, principal at Marcum LLP said. “There …
Retail Loyalty Programs Now Include… Video Streaming?
Retailers are looking to outside partnerships and personalized benefits as ways to boost the perceived value of their subscription offerings.
AI Becoming Key to Customer Retention
As many shoppers trade down brands in the wake of rising inflation these days, what retailers need to do to attract these customers differs based on their usual value proposition.
Grocery Shoppers Weigh Delivery Fees Amid Inflation
As inflation takes its toll on household finances, consumers are weighing their grocery delivery options. “Delivery continues to be very strong—averaging 9-11 percent of total store sales. Grocers are now planning for, and investing in, …
Will AI Ordering Go Mainstream at Restaurants?
In response to labor shortages, some restaurants are turning to AI-powered bots that answer phones and communicate with customers.
Amid Labor Shortage, Gen Z Demanding ‘EWA’ Pay
Companies like McDonald’s are allowing workers to access hourly pay on demand in the hopes of shoring up the ongoing labor shortage.
Alternative Seafood Investments Are on the Rise
Investment in plant-based, fermented or cell-based “alternative seafood” amounted to $178.2 million between January and mid-July this year, as interest in the sector continued to grow. (Fish Farming Expert, July 28) In fact, the alternative …
Innovative Ingredients Helping Consumers Adopt Low FODMAP Diet
The FODMAP diet is gaining prominence among consumers who have sensitivity or intolerance to ingredients like gluten.
Investment in Vertical Farming Market Continues Steady Rise
The vertical farming market is projected to be worth $20.9B by 2029 as it could better contend with droughts, transportation issues and more.
Restaurant Tech Firms Adjust Amid Economic Uncertainty
A slowdown in venture capital funding and growing prospects for a recession has restaurant tech firms tightening their belts.