Food Industry
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What Are Food Certifications and Why Do They Matter for Trust?
A recent study pinpointed the exact factors swaying Italian consumers' certified food purchases, exposing the hidden complexities behind a seemingly simple label.
What Is the Clean Label Movement in Food and Beverage?
Nearly one in three new food and beverage products launched globally now carries a 'clean label' claim, reflecting a significant market shift towards transparency and perceived naturalness.
What is ethical sourcing in food and why does it matter?
A staggering 72% of U.
What are the criteria and importance of clean label products?
The global clean label foods market, valued at USD 53.
Plant-Based Protein Pasta Market Cools Despite Meat Alternative Hopes
Pulse industry leaders are petitioning the USDA to approve pulse-based pasta and flours for school meals, a strategic push to integrate plant-based protein into institutional settings.
Nestlé adjusts recipes for GLP-1 weight-loss drug users
Last year, Eli Lilly's Mounjaro became the world's top-selling pharmaceutical product, generating $35.
Biodegradable Packaging: Challenges for Food Brands
The global market for biodegradable packaging is growing, but these materials often come with notable drawbacks.
UK Protein Boom Masks Alarming Fiber Gap in National Diet
In the UK, food manufacturers spent seven times more on marketing protein-fortified products than on high-fiber options last year, even as only 9% of adults meet daily fiber recommendations.
What Are Circular Economy Principles for Food Brands?
Half of the costs of the food system, totalling USD 5.
What is Conscious Consumerism in Food and Beverage?
Despite nearly four in ten packaged food products in Sydney supermarkets carrying sustainability claims, items labeled 'environmentally friendly' in categories like meat and confectionery often have h
Ethical Sourcing: The Inevitable Future for Food Brands
The US upcycled food market surged to $109.3 million last year, demonstrating a robust 30.3% increase from the previous year.
What is Ethical Sourcing and Why Does it Matter for Food Brands?
In 2019, almost two-thirds of Generation Z respondents were more likely to buy sustainable food, according to statista .
Private Brands Surge in Clubs and Supermarkets
In the last 52 weeks, club stores and supermarkets significantly increased their private brand market share in both dollar and unit metrics.
Ocean Spray Names Former Nestlé Exec Abigail Buckwalter CEO
Ocean Spray, the 94-year-old cranberry cooperative owned by over 700 growers, has appointed former Nestlé executive Abigail Buckwalter as its new President and CEO, according to Just-food .
Nestlé USA opens $330M automated distribution center in California
Nestlé USA has poured over $330 million into a 700,000-square-foot distribution center in Arvin, California.
Connected Product Data Boosts Label Accuracy and Sustainability
A new security label, designed to cling to wood in harsh weather, now guarantees digital product data remains accessible from factory to recycling bin, solving a critical challenge for global supply c
Mars reaches 67.6% circular packaging, misses 2025 goals
Mars reported that 67.6% of its packaging was reusable, recyclable, or compostable by 2025, falling short of its own ambitious target for 100% circularity.
Food products with beef tallow ingredient reach $1.1B sales
Sales of food products containing beef tallow exploded to $1.
6 Sustainable & Ethically Sourced Food Brands You Need to Know
In 1988, Alara, a small cereal company, earned the first organic certification, pioneering an industry now projected to hit $2,052.
What Are Upcycled Food Ingredients and Their Environmental Benefits?
In 2022 alone, approximately 1.
Sustainable Food Demand Surges, Outpacing Expectations
US Foods' Serve Good® range, featuring responsibly sourced products, generated over $1 billion in annual revenue for the second consecutive year, according to Food & Beverage Outlook .
Top 9 Best Sustainable and Ethical Food Brands
Despite 70% of consumers preferring sustainable products, only 15% confidently identify genuinely ethical food brands, according to the NielsenIQ 2023 Consumer Report .
Consumers Pay More For Health: A New Food Industry Trend
In a review of 26 experiments, 88.
Tyson Foods promotes insider Wes Morris to chief operating officer
Tyson Foods has appointed Wes Morris as its new Chief Operating Officer, but he won't officially take the role until June 15, 2026 – nearly two years after the company's current CEO steps down.
HowGood and Sweep Partner to Track Food Agriculture Carbon Footprints
In California, the agricultural sector emits 32 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MMTCO2e) annually, with 70% directly from livestock, according to the Legislative Analyst's Office (LA
Ingredion agrees to acquire Tate & Lyle for a premium price
Tate & Lyle shareholders are poised to receive a 60% premium on their shares, valuing the company at 615p per share, as Ingredion finalizes its £2.
The Nutrient-Dense Grazing Shift: Consumer Snacking Habits in 2026
Despite a 45% consumer preference for 'nutrient-dense' snacks, the average 'healthy' snack bar still contains 15 grams of sugar, revealing a significant disconnect between consumer intent and product
What Is Ethical Sourcing in Food and Why Does It Matter?
In Türkiye, 87.4% of food packaging sustainability logos promote recycling, while less than 1% address organic production or animal welfare. This stark contrast reveals a significant disparity in how
Snickers Challenges Reese's in Peanut Butter Market
In a bold move for 2026, Snickers is offering a year's supply of its peanut butter candy to anyone named 'Reese' who pledges allegiance, directly challenging its long-time rival.
Hershey's S'mores Sales Soar Amidst Surging Consumer Demand
In 2025, consumers spent nearly $250 million on Hershey's branded chocolate specifically for s'mores, marking a 9% increase from the previous year, according to IndexBox and fooddive .