State of global beverages: Managing inflation, focusing on function

Mar 14, 2023

Record price inflation in major markets, ongoing recovery in the on-premise channel and resilient growth in functional drinks are propelling demand.

Business Bites: USDA on ‘Product of USA’ labels, SunnyD unveils alcoholic beverage, Kraft Heinz Co. and Hershey’s introduce plant-based offerings

Mar 13, 2023

On this week’s plate: USDA looks to tighten U.S. product claims; SunnyD enters alcohol industry with hard seltzer; Kraft Heinz Co. and Hershey’s unveil vegan goods; and much more.

Dairy, plant-based milk producers both take issue with FDA draft guidelines

Mar 10, 2023

New FDA labeling recommendations clarify what “milk” can be but suggest contentious new nutrient statements for plant-based products.

Gen Z: The most adventurous foodies?

Mar 09, 2023

Gen Z are more likely to try new food and beverages compared to other generations, and they spend more money on food, according to new research from Morning Consult.

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Stevia breakthrough reimagines soda fountain space – white paper

Mar 01, 2023

For more than a decade, product developers have searched for a zero-calorie alternative to sugar and artificial sweeteners that could meet the demands of carbonated beverages. Cargill’s new EverSweet® stevia sweetener + ClearFlo™ natural flavor is...

Frozen food sales remain elevated following pandemic spike

Feb 28, 2023

The number of frozen food products sold in 2022 remains elevated compared to pre-pandemic levels, indicating increased demand for frozen foods driven by the pandemic is holding steady.

Business Bites: Erythritol linked to heart attack and stroke, FDA on plant-based milk, vegan cold cuts go global

Feb 27, 2023

On this week’s plate: Erythritol linked to heart attack and stroke; FDA issues recommendations on the labeling of plant-based milk alternatives; Miyoko’s Creamery founder and CEO replaced and sued by company; and much more.

US dairy exports break records in 2022, top $9.5 billion

Feb 23, 2023

U.S. dairy exports set a record for both value and volume in 2022, thanks, in part, to innovation, an expert said.

Label transparency helps parents make purchase decisions

Feb 22, 2023

For food and beverage brands, seeking innovation with low-sugar and zero-sugar applications can be challenging. New ingredients and processing technologies, however, have made it more possible than ever to achieve great-tasting results with less...

Sweet science: A healthy spoonful of sugar comes into focus

Feb 17, 2023

The Kraft Heinz Co. is partnering with Harvard’s Wyss Institute to create a solution that helps improve sugar’s digestion process and nutritional profile without losing the ingredient’s functionality.