Spain Joins With Food Companies To Make Foods More Healthful February 6, 2018: 12:00 AM EST In a comprehensive initiative to make the country’s foods and beverages more healthful, the Spanish health ministry is working with food manufacturers, foodservice companies, and vending machine firms to cut levels of salt, sugar, and fat in more than 3,500 products within two years. The Spanish health minister called the move “a pioneering plan to improve the composition of food, promote the health of Spaniards and prevent chronic diseases.” [Image Credit: © CasualSpain.com ] "Spain to Reduce Sugar, Salt and Fat Levels in 3,500 Products", FoodBev, February 06, 2018, © FoodBev Media Ltd

Domains FOOD BUSINESS NEWS Market Segments News Companies Ingredients Policy & Regulation Trends Clean Food Packaged Foods & Meats Geographies Worldwide EMEA Europe Spain Lithuania

Start-Up Bakery Makes Its Sandwich Waffles Using Dough February 6, 2018: 12:00 AM EST A N.C.-based start-up that launched in 2016 as a waffle delivery service and has since opened two waffle shops is pushing the idea that “waffles are the new bread,” i.e., eatable all-day long. The founders of the Smashed Waffle Company have even created sandwiches that use waffles instead of bread. “Smashedwiches” come in pastry (ice cream) and savory versions. Because a batter-based waffle might turn soggy carrying ice cream, the company uses a scratch-made dough base that is pressed into heavy-duty cast iron waffle "smashers." The result? A crisp outer shell with a soft, airy center that “pairs perfectly with sweet and savory items.”  [Image Credit: © Smashed Wafffle Company ] "Waffles Are the New Bread", News release, Smashed Waffle Company, February 06, 2018, © Smashed Waffle Company

Domains FOOD BUSINESS NEWS Market Segments News Companies Ingredients Innovation Market News New Products Bakery & Cereals Bread Revival Geographies Worldwide North America United States of America

Calif. Dairy Introduces Non-GMO, Lactose-Free Milk Products February 6, 2018: 12:00 AM EST A family-owned California dairy says it has developed a non-GMO Project verified lactose-free milk for consumers who are lactose-intolerant and hoping to avoid genetically modified organisms in their food and beverages. According to Clover Sonoma, the product is available in whole milk, two percent reduced fat, one percent low fat and fat free, as well as a chocolate whole milk option. Nearly two-thirds of the U.S. population has a reduced ability to digest lactose, a condition caused by the body’s inability to produce enough of the lactase enzyme to fully break down the natural sugar lactose found in milk.  [Image Credit: © Clover Sonoma ] "Clover Sonoma Announces First and Only Non-GMO Project Verified Lactose Free Milk", News release, Clover Sonoma, February 06, 2018, © Clover Sonoma

Domains FOOD BUSINESS NEWS Market Segments News Companies Ingredients New Products Production Trends Clean Food Dairy Food Natural and Organic Geographies Worldwide North America United States of America

Coca-Cola CEO Promises Further Innovation, Hints At Further Acquisitions February 5, 2018: 12:00 AM EST Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey continues to call attention to his company’s need for ongoing innovation – even if there are some flops along the way – that will bring more consumer beverage choices not involving traditional soft drinks. “We need to learn, move on, and reinvent,” he said, noting that the company accepts the fact that beverages like water, juices, and tea may comprise the portfolio of the future, alongside traditional, and innovative, Coca-Cola soda brands. Quincey realizes that investors are looking for some excitement to rev up the company’s stock price, and even let on that further acquisitions are a possibility. And, significantly, he did not nix the possibility of entering the food or alcoholic beverage markets. “Never say never,” he told a CNN interviewer. Paul R. La Monica, "Coca-Cola's New CEO: 'We've got to Experiment'", CNN Money, February 05, 2018, © Cable News Network

Domains FOOD BUSINESS NEWS News Companies Ingredients Innovation Market News Operations Strategy Geographies Worldwide North America United States of America

Phivida Steps Up Production Of Functional Hemp Oil-Based Drinks In California February 5, 2018: 12:00 AM EST Canada’s Phivida Holdings Inc. has ramped up production of its “Nano-CBD Infused” functional foods, beverages and natural health products as it gets ready for statewide distribution in California. The company’s 15 products are infused with a proprietary hemp oil containing neutraceuticals using a nanoencapsulation technology that converts phytocannabinoids into water soluble delivery format, enhancing bioavailability, and timed released. The product portfolio includes three flavors of iced teas, vitamin juices (viz., Focus, Protect, Relax) and vitamin shots. Phivida Enhanced products include clinical grade sublinguals, as well as specialty muscle and bone joint hard-cap pills sold under the Vida+ label. "Phivida Begins Mass Production for California Retail Market", News release, Phivida, February 05, 2018, via BevNET.com, © Phiivida

Domains FOOD BUSINESS NEWS Market Segments News Ingredients Market News New Products Production Functional Foods Geographies Worldwide North America United States of America

Israel May Ease Tax Burden To Lure Walmart, Other Retailers February 4, 2018: 12:00 AM EST A senior aide to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu disclosed that Israel is leaning toward loosening the tax structure that makes foreign investment more difficult. Netanyahu economic adviser Avi Simhon said “some drastic changes” – including tax cuts – are needed to lure foreign retailers like Walmart to Israel to help lower the cost of living. Netanyahu spoke with John Furner, a senior Walmart executive, at the recent World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland. According to Simhon, the two discussed the idea of Walmart’s opening a retail branch and investing in Israeli technologies after the country eased some regulatory burdens. “The door to Netanyahu’s office is open,” Simhon said. Walmart did not comment on the discussions. [Image Credit: ©   Benjamin Netanyahu via Twitter ] David Wainer et al., "Is Walmart Coming to Israel? Netanyahu Says the Door Is Open", Bloomberg, February 04, 2018, © Bloomberg Finance L.P.

Domains FOOD BUSINESS NEWS News Companies Policy & Regulation Retail Geographies Worldwide EMEA Middle East- Africa Israel

New Croissant Hybrid Lights Up Instagram February 2, 2018: 12:00 AM EST Two foodie favorites – the taco and the croissant – have been hybridized and Instagrammed by a San Francisco bakery to make the $12 “tacro” and, according to a British newspaper food writer, “it looks delicious.” The bakers at Vive La Tarte slice the crispy croissant down the middle and fill it with any one of three taco fillings: pulled pork, chili chicken with avocado, or barbecued jackfruit. They top the treat with sliced radishes, chopped pickled onions, green avocado salsa and red salsa. The bakery is now toying with the idea of a breakfast version. [Image Credit: ©  Vive La Tarte ] Alice Howarth, "Would You Try the Tacro?", Evening Standard (U.K.), February 02, 2018, © Evening Standard Limited

Domains FOOD BUSINESS NEWS Market Segments News Companies Ingredients Innovation Market News New Products Bakery & Cereals Bread Revival Geographies Worldwide North America United States of America

Hostess Builds Breakfast Brand Portfolio With Aryzta Acquisitions February 1, 2018: 12:00 AM EST Hostess Brands said it is completing the acquisition of certain U.S. breakfast assets of Aryzta LLC, including a Chicago Cloverhill bakery, and the Big Texas and Cloverhill brands. Hostess said the addition of the brands to its business portfolio will “add significant strength to our growing breakfast business.” Specifically, Hostess: will gain greater access to the club, vending, cash and carry, and independent convenience stores sales channels; will have an expanded range of offerings in the breakfast category of sweet baked goods, including HoneyBuns, Danish Pastries and Cinnamon Rolls; and will have a 137,000 square-foot bakery facility that makes individually-wrapped Danish pastry. The company expects EBITBA losses in 2018 and 2019 as a result of the acquisition, but EBITBA contributions of $20 million to $25 million by 2020.  [Image Credit: ©   Aryzta] "Hostess Brands, Inc. Acquires Breakfast Brands and Expands Product Range", News release, Hostess Brands, February 01, 2018, © Hostess Brands

Domains FOOD BUSINESS NEWS Market Segments News Companies Market News Strategy Bakery & Cereals Bread Revival Geographies Worldwide North America United States of America

Doughnut Entrepreneurs Succeed With Their Vegan Offerings February 1, 2018: 12:00 AM EST A vegan doughnut bakery that began as a wholesale business serving Baltimore restaurants is opening a retail shop after getting its start in the food incubator B-more Kitchen. The move will provide the Doughnut Alliance with more room for creativity as well as partnerships with other local businesses, said co-founder Jeff Arenberg. The shop will serve locally made coffee and kombucha to accompany the doughnuts, which are available in cookies and cream, s'mores, Boston creme, pink lemonade and cinnamon crunch flavors. Arenberg promises that the vegan doughnuts are indistinguishable from the conventional kind. The shop will also sell sandwiches.  Amanda Yeager, "Donut Alliance Bringing Its Vegan Doughnuts to Brick-And-Mortar Shop in Baltimore", Baltimore Business Journal, February 01, 2018, © American City Business Journals

Domains FOOD BUSINESS NEWS Market Segments News Brands & Marketing Companies Market News Retail Bakery & Cereals Bread Revival Geographies Worldwide North America United States of America

Danone Manifesto Leads Funding Round For Organic Coconut Water Company February 1, 2018: 12:00 AM EST Danone’s venture capital unit took the lead in a $30 million funding round for refrigerated premium coconut water producer Harmless Harvest (San Francisco, Calif.), citing its “unique DNA.” The company uses a novel micro-filtration process to produce fresh organic coconut water certified by Fair for Life. Danone Manifesto joined Mousse Partners, Accelfoods, and current shareholders in the round. Harmless Harvest will use the investment to boost production capacity, increase marketing, and expand distribution to “meet growing consumer demand for refrigerated premium coconut water.” "Danone Manifesto Ventures Invests in Harmless Harvest, a U.S. Leader in the Premium Coconut Water Category", News release, Danone, February 01, 2018, © Danone Manifesto Ventures

Domains FOOD BUSINESS NEWS Market Segments News Companies Market News Strategy Fruit & Vegetables Geographies Worldwide North America United States of America

Ongoing Probe Uncovers “Alleged Conspiracy” To Fix Bread Prices In Canada February 1, 2018: 12:00 AM EST Court documents filed by Canada’s Competition Bureau show evidence of a 14-year price-fixing scheme involving two big bread companies and several retailers. The ITO (“information to obtain”) documents named Canada Bread and Weston Bakeries, and retailers Loblaw Companies Ltd., Sobeys Inc., Metro Inc., and Walmart Canada Corp., in the scheme that inflated bread prices by at least $1.21 a loaf. The Competition Bureau said there has been no conclusion of wrongdoing yet, and no charges have been filed. However, Weston and Loblaw have admitted to participating in the industrywide scheme, and have received immunity from prosecution in exchange for their cooperation. A senior competition law officer at the bureau said the “alleged conspiracy” was a deliberate attempt “to suppress competition” and increase the wholesale and retail prices of bread in Canada. [Image Credit: ©   Weston Bakeries ] Gill Hyslop, "Charges Laid Against Canadian Bread Cartel for Alleged Price Fixing Scandal despite Allegations", BakeryAndSnacks.com, February 01, 2018, © William Reed Business Media Ltd

Domains FOOD BUSINESS NEWS Market Segments News Brands & Marketing Companies Policy & Regulation Pricing Bakery & Cereals Geographies Worldwide North America Canada

British Produce Firm Acquires Large Stake In Dole Food February 1, 2018: 12:00 AM EST European fresh produce company Total Produce announced it has acquired a 45 percent stake in California-based Dole Food Company for $300 million. The equity was acquired from Board Chairman David H. Murdock. Dole generated $4.5 billion in revenue during the year ended in October 2017. The company said the transaction “creates the world's leading fruit and vegetables group with potential to realize synergies.” The Dole management team will continue to operate the business; Total Produce will share governance rights including equal board representation. Murdock will continue as chairman; Carl McCann, chairman of Total Produce, will be vice chairman.  [Image Credit: ©   SEC.gov ] "Investment in Dole Food Company", Total Produce PLC, February 01, 2018, © Total Produce PLC

Domains FOOD BUSINESS NEWS Market Segments News Companies Ingredients Market News Operations Strategy Fruit & Vegetables Geographies Worldwide EMEA Europe United Kingdom Ireland

Organic Grain Breeding Program Endowed At WSU January 31, 2018: 12:00 AM EST Organic snack food company Clif Bar has joined with King Arthur Flour to fund a $1.5 million endowment to support organic grain breeding at Washington State University (Pullman, Wash.) that would develop crop varieties adapted to organic farming. An endowed chair totaling $850,000 is being awarded to Stephen Jones (left), director of the WSU Bread Lab. Working with area farmers, the Bread Lab is developing varieties of wheat and barley that provide hardy, nutritionally-dense rotation crops. The new varieties not only enrich the soil, but also produce grains favored by local millers and maltsters who sell to regional bakers and brewers, according to Clif Bar.  [Image Credit: © WSU] Ashley Gonias, "King Arthur Flour Announce: $1.5 Million Organic Endowment for WSU's Bread Lab", Clif Bar & Company, January 31, 2018, © Clif Bar & Company

Domains FOOD BUSINESS NEWS Market Segments News Innovation Production Research Source & Supply Chain Bakery & Cereals Natural and Organic Bread Revival Geographies Worldwide North America United States of America

Nutritionist Argues That Pizza Makes A Better Breakfast Than Cereal January 31, 2018: 12:00 AM EST A registered dietitian nutritionist has posted a blog entry saying that a slice of pizza makes for a more healthful breakfast than a bowl of cereal. The two contain essentially the same number of calories, argues nutrition blogger Chelsey Amer, but pizza “packs a much larger protein punch, which will keep you full and boost satiety throughout the morning." She acknowledged that pizza isn’t really a health food, but compared to most sugary cereals, it’s more balanced, contains more fat and less sugar. Another nutritionist disagreed, noting that cereal provides important nutrients “to start your day off right." Keri Gans said “the right cereal that’s packed with fiber, may help lower cholesterol and control blood sugar," especially when topped with berries rich in vitamins.  Andrew N. White, "Pizza Is Healthier Breakfast Option than Cereal, Dietitian Says", International Business Times, January 31, 2018, © Newsweek Media Group

Domains FOOD BUSINESS NEWS Market Segments News Consumers Ingredients Bakery & Cereals Ready Meals Bread Revival Geographies Worldwide North America United States of America

Mondelēz Stake In New Keurig Dr Pepper Enables Future Rewards January 31, 2018: 12:00 AM EST Snack and candy company Mondelēz International has purchased a 14 percent stake in Keurig Dr Pepper, the company created by the recent acquisition of Dr Pepper Snapple Group by Keurig Green Mountain. The relatively small investment nevertheless gives Mondelez an insider’s perch to watch company performance, according to industry researcher Mintel, which notes that the stake could lead to a boost in investment or outright acquisition. This, in turn, would give Mondelēz a product portfolio that could compete against Nestlé, PepsiCo and other food and drink corporations. “In particular,” Mintel said, “Keurig Dr Pepper would allow Mondelēz to re-enter the fast-growing global coffee market and also to leverage Dr Pepper Snapple’s partnerships with emerging ready-to-drink beverage brands.” Jennifer Zegler, "Mondelēz Could Emerge as a Winner in the Keurig Dr Pepper Merger", Blog entry, Mintel, January 31, 2018, © Mintel Group Ltd.

Domains FOOD BUSINESS NEWS News Companies Market News Operations Strategy Geographies Worldwide North America United States of America

“Blue” Chocolates Debut In Japan January 31, 2018: 12:00 AM EST Japanese confectionery innovators have developed a naturally blue-tinted chocolate in two tones. Novelty store Village Vanguard said the chocolates come in two styles: one resembling the complex night sky, and the other suggesting the still winter atmosphere “where the air remains clear throughout.” The introduction of blue chocolate follows naturally-pink-colored ruby chocolate, dubbed the “fourth type of chocolate” in the world. Kit Kat Japan commercialized it last year. Village Vanguard said it was difficult to color the chocolates a deep blue. It solved the problem by adding blue-colored herbs from Thailand.  [Image Credit: ©   Oh! Nuts ]   Mikelle Leow, "Japan Invents Naturally Blue Chocolates Tinted in Colors of Day & Night Skies", DesignTAXI, January 31, 2018, © DesignTAXI

Domains FOOD BUSINESS NEWS Market Segments News Companies Innovation Market News New Products Confectionery Geographies Worldwide Asia-Pacific Japan

Kroger’s Scan, Bag, Go Digital Shopping Service To Expand Nationwide This Year January 31, 2018: 12:00 AM EST Kroger said it will introduce its Scan, Bag, Go shopping technology this year in 18 operating divisions and 400 stores. The company said it tested the service in several locations and decided to expand its availability across the U.S. through Restock Kroger. Scan, Bag, Go allows customers to use a wireless handheld scanner or the smartphone app to scan and bag products as they shop. Shoppers can view and download digital coupons, keep a running total of their order, and view the current week's sales ad. They can then provide payment directly through the app so they can exit the store quickly.  [Image Credit: © Kroger ] "Kroger Announces Divisions for Scan, Bag, Go Expansion", News release, Kroger Co. , January 31, 2018, © The Kroger Co.

Domains FOOD BUSINESS NEWS News Companies Innovation Retail Geographies Worldwide North America United States of America

Authenticity Is RAW Pressery’s Guiding Precept January 30, 2018: 12:00 AM EST Indian entrepreneur Anuj Rakyan, founder of cold-pressed juice company RAW Pressery, says clean label will be the hot trend in food and beverages in 2018. With that in mind, the company will base an advertising campaign on that trend this year. But Rakyan nevertheless believes that authentic products – not advertising itself – builds consumer trust. That philosophy actually prevented Rakyan from launching a new product – baby food – it spent many months developing. There were distribution problems certainly, but more importantly, the company came to the conclusion that baby food was not within its definition of authentic. Rakyan told his people, “Let’s focus on what we are good at.” Priyanka Nair, "RAW Pressery's Anuj Rakyan on Clean Label, His Philosophy on Advertising and More", ET Brand Equity, January 30, 2018, © ETBrandEquity.com

Domains FOOD BUSINESS NEWS News Companies Ingredients Trends Clean Food Geographies Worldwide Asia-Pacific India

Walmart Makes Operational Changes To Speed Stock Replenishment, Delivery January 30, 2018: 12:00 AM EST Walmart has decided it can compete more effectively with Amazon.com if it shares more investory data with suppliers so out-of-stock items can be replenished more quickly. Formerly available only internally, the company’s On Shelf Customer Availability (OSCA) data information will be shared at the Supplier Growth Forum, a two-day event at Walmart headquarters. The retailer also said it will tighten deadlines for delivery. It is now requiring large suppliers to deliver full orders within a specified delivery window 85 percent of the time or face a fine of three percent of the cost of goods. Previously, large suppliers had to hit a 75 percent threshold to avoid fines. The delivery threshold for smaller suppliers will move to 50 percent, up from 33 percent, effective in April.   [Image Credit: ©   Walmart ] "Walmart to share inventory data with suppliers in battle with Amazon", Reuters , January 30, 2018, © Reuters

Domains FOOD BUSINESS NEWS News Companies Market News Retail Strategy Geographies Worldwide North America United States of America

McDonald’s Beats 4th Quarter Estimates January 30, 2018: 12:00 AM EST McDonald’s profit totaled $698.7 million ($0.87 a share) on $5.34 billion in revenue in the 4th quarter that ended December 31. Adjusted earnings were $1.71 per share, which beat the Wall Street forecast of $1.59 per share, as did revenue performance. U.S. same-store sales were up 4.5 percent during the quarter, due mainly to the two-for-$5 special known as McPick 2, to soda promotions, and to new Buttermilk Crispy Tenders. Early in the New Year, the company revived its McDonald's revived its popular Dollar Menu with $1, $2, and $3 items. One retail analyst called value meals a "necessary evil," however, because they lower profits and hurt sales of more expensive items even though they draw more customers.  [Image Credit: ©   McDonald's   ] Joseph Pisani, "McDonald's Boosted by Value Meals and New Chicken Snack", Chicago Tribune, January 30, 2018, © Chicago Tribune

Domains FOOD BUSINESS NEWS Market Segments News Companies Market News Operations Ready Meals Geographies Worldwide North America United States of America

Kroger Looks To Bolster “Restock Kroger” Initiative With Executive Changes January 30, 2018: 12:00 AM EST Kroger announced it is shuffling two management positions to bolster Restock Kroger, a data-drive initiative focused on pricing, personalized communications with customers, and a large revamp of product assortments. The company, the largest collector of food purchase data in the U.S., wants to put that data to competitive advantage as it expands meal- and food-shopping solutions. Thirty-seven-year Kroger veteran Steve McKinney, president of the Fry's Food Stores division, will become senior vice president of retail divisions, effective February 5. Monica Garnes, corporate vice president of produce-floral merchandising, will succeed McKinney as president of the Fry's division. She has been with Kroger for 23 years.  [Image Credit: ©   Kroger ] "Kroger Names Steve McKinney Senior Vice President of Retail Divisions, Monica Garnes President of Fry's Division", News release, Kroger Co., January 30, 2018, © Kroger Co.

Domains FOOD BUSINESS NEWS News Companies Market News Retail Operations Geographies Worldwide North America United States of America

Hummus Producer Reformulates Without Artificial Ingredients January 30, 2018: 12:00 AM EST National hummus brand Tribe Mediterranean Foods has committed to a clean label policy that is now reflected in its product packaging and formulations. Its hummus products now contain no artificial ingredients, while packaging features more white space, simpler designs and fewer claims. The changes reflect trends in consumer preferences, according to the company, whose own research found that “removing any artificial preservatives from our hummus was a really huge positive from the standpoint of our core consumer.” [Image Credit: © Tribe ] Elizabeth Crawford, "Tribe Seeks to Fill Void in Hummus Category with a “Clean” Reformulation & New Branding", FOODnavigator-USA.com, January 30, 2018, © William Reed Business Media Ltd

Domains FOOD BUSINESS NEWS Market Segments News Companies Ingredients Market News Packaging Production Source & Supply Chain Trends Clean Food Natural and Organic Geographies Worldwide North America United States of America

Tyson Foods Invests In Another Alternative To Livestock-Sourced Protein January 29, 2018: 12:00 AM EST Meat producer Tyson Foods, which markets about 20 percent of the meat sold in the U.S., has invested in a company whose mission is to eradicate farm-raised protein. The company invested in Silicon Valley-based Memphis Meats, which is trying to grow meat from animal cells, through its venture capital arm, joining Cargill, Richard Branson, Bill Gates, Atomico, and DFJ. Memphis Meats CEO Uma Valeti said he hopes his company will benefit from the Tyson and Cargill investments because of their deep knowledge of meat distribution. “They really understand how to scale up,” he says. “They’ll help us learn a lot about getting meat on the shelf.” Tyson has also backed Beyond Meat, which is attempting to replicate the taste of meat with plants.  Beth Kowitt, "Tyson Foods Has Invested in a Startup That Aims to Eradicate Meat from Live Animals", Fortune, January 29, 2018, © Time Inc.

Domains FOOD BUSINESS NEWS Market Segments News Companies Innovation Research Trends Strategy Clean Food Meat & Meat Products Geographies Worldwide North America United States of America

Panera Chides Competitors About Use Of Non-Clean Ingredients In Menu Items January 29, 2018: 12:00 AM EST Fast-casual restaurant chain Panera has set up a committee of food experts who can advise competitors on how to start using natural “clean” ingredients in their menu items. The experts who comprise Clean Consultant can also be hired by other restaurant chains to learn how to get more active in food policy issues. The feisty company has also begun marketing a revamped breakfast sandwich; asked the FDA to clearly define the term “egg;” and called out rivals Chick-fil-A and Starbucks for using additives in their egg sandwiches. [Image Credit: © Panera Bread] Kate Taylor, "Panera Wants to Help Other Brands Clean Up Their Menus ' and it Shows How the Sandwich Chain is Doubling Down on a Key Strategy in a New Era", Business Insider, January 29, 2018, © Business Insider Inc.

Domains FOOD BUSINESS NEWS Market Segments News Brands & Marketing Companies Ingredients Market News Trends Clean Food Ready Meals Geographies Worldwide North America United States of America

DoorDash Tries A Unique Solution To The Food Waste Problem January 28, 2018: 12:00 AM EST Food delivery app DoorDash has come up with a scheme to put the 50 tons of its extra restaurant food that gets tossed annually into dumpsters and landfills to better use. Pilot programs set up in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York City allow local restaurants to donate their unused food to food banks. DoorDash delivery people pick up the food and drop it off at Feeding America hubs that in turn redistribute it. After January, DoorDash will seek to partner with national restaurants already available on the app and have those sponsor donations each month.  [Image Credit: © Baskin-Robbins ] Sasha Lekach, "DoorDash Now Delivers Surplus Food to Fight Hunger", Mashable, January 28, 2018, © Mashable, Inc.

Domains FOOD BUSINESS NEWS News Waste Companies Geographies Worldwide North America United States of America

Bear Squeeze Stakes Future Of Its Ketogenic Meal Powder On Non-GMO Claim January 25, 2018: 12:00 AM EST Budding meal replacement company Bear Squeeze is differentiating itself from major competitor Soylent by touting its non-GMO nutrient profile. Billing itself as a “higher-end, cleaner Soylent,” the drinkable ketogenic meal product contains medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil, kale, pumpkin seed protein, and probiotics. The ketogenic diet trend is gathering steam – searches have increased steadily on Google since 2016 – as consumers look for products that are low in carbs and high in fats like MCT oil. The California-based company, which raised more than $100,000 on the Indiego funding platform and was a prizewinner at BevNet Live recently, says Bear Squeeze is sold only online and only in bottled powder form for the time being. Adi Menayang, "‘The Meal Replacement Category is On Fire,’ Says Founder of Ketogenic Beverage Brand Bear Squeeze", FOODnavigator-USA.com, January 25, 2018, © William Reed Business Media Ltd

Domains FOOD BUSINESS NEWS Market Segments News Companies Ingredients Market News New Products Functional Foods Geographies Worldwide North America United States of America

Mom’s Pancake Mix Recipe Spawns A Fast-Growing Baking Business January 24, 2018: 12:00 AM EST Kodiak Cakes has come a long way from the time (in the early 1980s) when co-founder Joel Clark hauled a red wagon full of his mom’s whole-grain pancake mix door-to-door selling to neighbors. In the mid-1990s, Clark and his brother launched a business based on their mother’s pancake recipe, showcased it in 2014 on the TV show Shark Tank, and haven’t looked back. The company recently announced it is launching 20 new whole-grain, high-protein products this year ranging from frozen waffles to baking mixes. Next on the radar is the multi-billion-dollar baking mix market. On the launch pad are a high-protein brownie in a cup and box, and high-protein muffin mixes..  [Image Credit: © Kodiak Cakes ] Stephen Daniells, "Kodiak Cakes’ CEO: ‘We’re Growing 80% Year-On-Year and Approaching $100 Million’", FOODnavigator-USA.com, January 24, 2018, © William Reed Business Media Ltd

Domains FOOD BUSINESS NEWS Market Segments News Companies Market News Strategy Bakery & Cereals Bread Revival Geographies Worldwide North America United States of America

Breakfast Biscuits Contribute To Steady Decline Of Breakfast Cereals January 24, 2018: 12:00 AM EST Breakfast cereal sales are declining as fast as canned soup and cigarette sales, thanks in part to the rise of the simple breakfast biscuit, whose success is typified by Mondelez International’s belVita brand. Since its debut in the U.S. in 2012, sales have doubled to more than $600 million. Marketed as a healthful and nutritious energy boost, European-style belVita has gathered a loyal following as America’s breakfast preferences have changed dramatically. belVita’s sales have grown by double digits every year. On the other hand, breakfast cereal – which remains big business at $8.4 billion annually – has been declining at an annual rate of 2.6 percent over the past four years.. [Image Credit: © Mondelez International ] Greg Trotter, "How Breakfast Biscuit Became a Cereal Killer", Chicago Tribune, January 24, 2018, © Chicago Tribune

Domains FOOD BUSINESS NEWS Market Segments News Companies Market News New Products Bakery & Cereals Bread Revival Geographies Worldwide North America United States of America

Bread Is No Longer A Dirty Word In America January 21, 2018: 12:00 AM EST One of the hotter new food trends in the restaurant world is in-house artisanal bread baking. According to trend watchers, bread is seeing a renaissance in America, thanks to the availability of a wide variety of bread styles, flavors, and textures. The fact is, diners have decided that bread is a good thing after all, an observation not lost on restaurant operators. An increasing number of chefs have begun to make their own loaves, or have turned to local purveyors of made-from-scratch bread. One of those is GK Baked Goods in Fort Wayne, Indiana, whose founder noted the rising demand for artisanal breads some time ago and began offering her products to local businesses and residents. She now has 20 clients.  [Image Credit: © GK Baked Goods ] Terri Richardson, "Making Bread", The Journal Gazette, January 21, 2018, © www.journalgazette.net

Domains FOOD BUSINESS NEWS Market Segments News Companies Ingredients Market News New Products Trends Bakery & Cereals Bread Revival Geographies Worldwide North America United States of America

N.Y. State Legislators Move To Incentivize Commercial Food Donations With Tax Credits January 20, 2018: 12:00 AM EST A Republican Senator and colleagues in the New York State legislature is tackling the food waste problem by co-sponsoring legislation to create a tax credit of up to $5,000 for grocery stores, food brokers, wholesalers, restaurateurs, and catering services that donate surplus or about-to-waste food to local food banks and pantries. The tax credit proposal builds on a measure enacted last year that created a tax credit of up to $5,000 for farmers who donate fresh produce to food banks and other emergency food providers. “We need to keep taking commonsense actions like this one to stop perfectly good, fresh, nutritious food from ending up in landfills and waste incinerators and, at the same time, to help combat hunger,” Sen. Thomas F. O’Mara said.  [Image Credit: © Thomas O'Mara ] Jeff Smith, "O’Mara Calls for Tax Credit to Grocers, Others Donating Surplus Food", The Leader, January 20, 2018, © GateHouse Media, LLC

Domains FOOD BUSINESS NEWS News Waste Companies Market News Policy & Regulation Production Geographies Worldwide North America United States of America

Growing Public Awareness Will Make Food Waste A Major Issue In 2018 January 18, 2018: 12:00 AM EST Global food waste is a problem of staggering proportions. It encompasses edible food that is lost, left uneaten or thrown away; imperfect fruits and vegetables that are never sold; and edible food thrown away because it’s past its best-before date. However, growing awareness and concern about the issue might make 2018 the year when minimizing food waste becomes a bona fide movement. A surge in veganism reflects consumer concern not only about what we eat but whence it comes. Global educational campaigns are trying to raise awareness about waste. Food waste initiatives and sustainable practices campaigns are popping up all over, especially in the hotel and restaurant industry. “Public awareness is an important step in changing the food culture,” says sustainability expert Ivano Iannelli. [Image Credit: © Green-Mom.com ] Kevin Hackett, "Minimising Food Waste: A New Culinary Trend for 2018", The National, January 18, 2018, © International Media Investments FZ LLC

Domains FOOD BUSINESS NEWS News Waste Production Source & Supply Chain Trends Geographies Worldwide EMEA Middle East- Africa United Arab Emirates

Chicken Producer Predicts Oversupply Of Expensively-Raised Antibiotic-Free Meat January 17, 2018: 12:00 AM EST A major U.S. poultry producer said in a regulatory filing that the supply of antibiotic-free chicken is outstripping the demand. Nearly 41 percent of chickens produced in the U.S. through October 2017 were antibiotic-free, though only 6.4 percent of sales were for products sold as antibiotic-free (ABF). Sanderson Farms said this overproduction could begin to erode processor profits. Sanderson is the only large U.S. chicken producer that has not committed to limit the use of antibiotics. However, it does have a plan to do that if it decides it is in the company’s best interest. A Sanderson spokesman said selling chickens raised using antibiotics allows the company to produce meat more profitably. Tom Polansek, "U.S. Faces Oversupply of Antibiotic-Free Chicken: Sanderson Farms", Reuters, January 17, 2018, © Reuters

Domains FOOD BUSINESS NEWS Market Segments News Companies Market News Source & Supply Chain Trends Clean Food Meat & Meat Products Geographies Worldwide North America United States of America

Australian Technology Solves Food Waste, Creates New Products January 16, 2018: 12:00 AM EST Banana-growing couple Rob and Krista Watkins have patented and trademarked a technology that turns any fruit or vegetable – but especially discarded, unmarketable produce – into powder in less than 25 minutes. The powder can be used to make any number of food products, including flour and cake pre-mixes, resistant starches, ointments, and vegan protein mixes. Vertically integrated Natural Evolution Foods in Queensland, Australia, uses its proprietary NutroLock technology – an in-line, cold, raw, low-speed food processing technique – to turn green bananas into flour and resistant starch. Its facility can produce eight tons of banana flour a week, with 10kg of bananas making 1kg of flour. [Image Credit: © North Queensland Register ] Sarah Hudson, "Natural Evolution Foods: Adding Value to Queensland Bananas", The Weekly Times, January 16, 2018, © News Limited

Domains FOOD BUSINESS NEWS Market Segments News Waste Companies Market News Production Source & Supply Chain Fruit & Vegetables Geographies Worldwide Asia-Pacific Australia

Whole Grain “Grab-And-Go” Breakfast Morsels Beat Skipping Breakfast January 15, 2018: 12:00 AM EST A family-owned bakery in California has created a “grab-and-go” breakfast treat it says is a “healthy yet tasty option” for busy consumers. Breakfast Bites from Sugar Bowl Bakery offer a whole-grain alternative to skipping breakfast or gobbling a sugary pastry. The company’s bakers found a solution to providing sweetness without added sugar in these products by including all-natural dried fruits in the Blueberry Lemon and Cranberry Orange Breakfast Bites. They are denser than a muffin and “airier than a brownie,” according to the company. The breakfast bites debuted recently at the Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco.  [Image Credit: © Sugar Bowl Bakery ] "Sugar Bowl Bakery Launches Whole-Grain Breakfast Bites at Winter 2018 Fancy Food Show", News release, Sugar Bowl Bakery, January 15, 2018, © Sugar Bowl Bakery

Domains FOOD BUSINESS NEWS Market Segments News Companies Ingredients Market News New Products Bakery & Cereals Bread Revival Geographies Worldwide North America United States of America

It’s Not Easy To Find Out Whether Meat Is Ethically Raised January 15, 2018: 12:00 AM EST Americans are eating 50 pounds more meat per person than they did in 1960. An increasing number of them want to be certain their meat was ethically raised. But that’s not easy to do. Labels like “all natural” or “free range” on meat packages are no help, and few many consumers are likely to visit farms to observe animal husbandry practices. That’s where independent third-party certification comes in. Whole Foods Market, for example, requires its fresh meat to be certified through the nonprofit Global Animal Partnership, a somewhat expensive procedure that involves regular farm audits. Other third-party organizations that assure customers that the meat they are eating was ethically raised include Animal Welfare Approved, Certified Humane, and American Humane Certified, as well as the Non-GMO Project and Where Food Comes From, Inc. [Image Credit: © agrilicious.org ] Abigail Curtis, "You Want to Eat Meat That’s Been Ethically Raised. But How Can You Know for Sure?", Bangor Daily News, January 15, 2018, © Bangor Publishing Co.

Domains FOOD BUSINESS NEWS Market Segments News Market News Source & Supply Chain Trends Clean Food Meat & Meat Products Geographies Worldwide North America United States of America

Food Company Shareholders Submit Antibiotics Resolutions January 14, 2018: 12:00 AM EST Members of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility, a coalition of corporate investors, have each filed shareholder resolutions with three big food companies urging them to stop buying or producing meat raised with antibiotics. The resolutions submitted to McDonald’s Corp., Denny’s, and Sanderson Farms will be voted on at shareholder meetings unless challenged ahead of time. Last year, McDonald’s stopped buying chicken from suppliers who used antibiotics. The new resolution calls on the company to extend the practice to pork and beef. Rivals Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. and Panera Bread Co. already serve chicken, pork, and beef from animals raised without antibiotics.  [Image Credit: © ICCR ] Lisa Baertlein, "Investors Call on Sanderson, Denny's, McDonald's to Cut Antibiotics", Reuters, January 14, 2018, © Reuters

Domains FOOD BUSINESS NEWS News Companies Ingredients Production Trends Clean Food Geographies Worldwide North America United States of America

British Beverage Firm Debuts Functional Collagen-Infused Water January 12, 2018: 12:00 AM EST U.K. beverage company Protein Water’s new line of protein-rich collagen water is designed to meet growing consumer demand for collagen and its purported benefits for hair, nail, and skin health. The company says the new line dovetails neatly with the "athleisure beauty and glowing skin" trend of 2018. Each $3.20 50 cl bottle in the skin maintenance range, available in Apple & Strawberry and Purple Grape flavors, contains 10 grams of collagen blended with water but no added sugar. The makers of a collagen-infused gin (Collagin) were warned last year by an alcoholic beverage trade organization last year about its claims that their product had therapeutic qualities or could help with a consumer's appearance.  Andy Morton, "Protein Water Co Aims to Harness "Athleisure" Trend with Skin Maintenance Collagen Water", Just-Drinks, January 12, 2018, © just-drinks.com

Domains FOOD BUSINESS NEWS Market Segments News Companies Ingredients New Products Functional Foods Geographies Worldwide EMEA Europe United Kingdom

Unable To Make A Dent, Danone Abandons The Indian Dairy Market January 12, 2018: 12:00 AM EST France’s Danone is discontinuing dairy brands in India that have been underperforming, including ultra-high temperature processing (UHT) brands and fresh dairy products, which have accounted for only ten percent of the company’s revenue in the country. Danone’s dairy portfolio comprised flavored yogurt, lassi and misti doi, and milk. India’s estimated $14 billion dairy market is dominated by cooperatives like the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd that owns the Amul brand. The decision means Danone’s factory at Rai, Sonipat, will stop production. The company said it will re-emphasizse the marketing of its portfolio of nutrition brands in the country. Sounak Mitra, "Danone to Shut Down its Dairy Business in India", LiveMint, January 12, 2018, © HT Media Ltd.

Domains FOOD BUSINESS NEWS Market Segments News Companies Market News Operations Dairy Food Geographies Worldwide Asia-Pacific India

Food Waste Start-Ups Face Four Key Organizational Challenges January 11, 2018: 12:00 AM EST A number of companies have launched in recent years to tackle the staggering problem of fruit and vegetable produce that never reaches the consumer’s shopping cart because it is deemed below commercial grade. Cosmetically challenged produce nevertheless retains intrinsic value: it is edible, nutritious, and marketable, at least somewhere. Though still small, companies like Imperfect Produce, Hungry Harvest, Full Harvest, and the new iPhone app goMkt, are pursuing solutions to the problem of delivering edible discarded food to the needy. More such initiatives are likely to emerge in the coming years. According to a university professor, each of these businesses faces four challenges: schematizing of quality distinctions to allow useful pricing; creating an efficient distribution system; nailing down liability issues when produce deteriorates prior to delivery; and ensuring profitability.  [Image Credit: © Hungry Harvest ] "Beneath the Bruises: A New Market for Old and Ugly Fruit and Vegetables Takes Shape", The Economist, January 11, 2018, © The Economist Newspaper Limited

Domains FOOD BUSINESS NEWS Market Segments News Waste Companies Market News Trends Fruit & Vegetables Geographies Worldwide North America United States of America

Walton Family Invests In Colorado Food Waste Company January 10, 2018: 12:00 AM EST A Colorado-based start-up whose mission is to cut food waste by buying at a discount excess or rejected foods from supermarkets and selling it to foodservice companies has caught the eye of an investment arm of the billionaire Walton family. Foodmaven completed an $8.6 million fundraising round, including Walton money, to continue acquiring, for example, still edible frozen pizzas with a mistake on the box, excess chicken from supermarkets, and produce rejected for cosmetic reasons. FoodMaven has 700 customers in Colorado, including restaurants, hospitals, and large institutional cafeterias, and expects $10 million in revenue this year. [Image Credit: © Colorado Restaurant Assoc. ] Craig Giammona, "Second-Hand Pizza Seen as Next Big Thing by Richest U.S. Family", Bloomberg Quint, January 10, 2018, © Bloomberg L.P.

Domains FOOD BUSINESS NEWS News Waste Companies Market News Retail Trends Geographies Worldwide North America United States of America

Potato Chip Company Turns Ugly Spuds Into Gold January 10, 2018: 12:00 AM EST Rather than discard potatoes deemed too small or too large or too blemished for regular potato chip production, Pennsylvania’s Dieffenbach Potato Chips has launched the “It’s Good to be Ugly” campaign to reduce waste and fight hunger. The campaign follows the launch of its Uglies Kettle Chips last year. The company works with local farmers to acquire surplus and blemished potatoes, which are cooked in small batches like its regular potatoes. A total of 350,000 pounds of potatoes have been kept from landfills since the launch of Uglies Kettle Chips last year, according to the company..  [Image Credit: © Dieffenbach's ] Gill Hyslop, "Ugly Chips are All the Rage in Fight against Food Waste in America", BakeryAndSnacks.com, January 10, 2018, © William Reed Business Media Ltd

Domains FOOD BUSINESS NEWS Market Segments News Waste Brands & Marketing Companies Market News Trends Bakery & Cereals Fruit & Vegetables Geographies Worldwide North America United States of America

British Fruit Farm Cotchel Juices Its Unsold Pears, Apples January 8, 2018: 12:00 AM EST On a mission to reduce food waste, British fruit juice company Cotchel has unveiled four variants of bottled apple and pear juice using fruits that can’t be otherwise marketed because they are too big, too small, or too ugly. The unsold apples and pears used to make the juices are grown, pressed and bottled on a family farm in Essex. They are sold in four versions, including Braeburn; Opal; Topaz and Evelina; and Conference, Topaz and Evelina. “Cotchel is all about creating a great-tasting fruit juice using fruit we can’t sell,” says farmer Pete Thompson, “and taking small steps towards reducing food waste.” "Cotchel unveils four-strong juice range made with unwanted fruit", FoodBev , January 08, 2018, © FoodBev Media Ltd

Domains FOOD BUSINESS NEWS Market Segments News Waste Companies Trends Fruit & Vegetables Geographies Worldwide EMEA Europe United Kingdom

GAC’s “Brookie” Merges Two Chocolate Favorites January 8, 2018: 12:00 AM EST Mall-based retail bakery chain Great American Cookies has introduced a hybrid baked treat that blends a chocolate brownie with a chocolate chip cookie. The “Brookie” is available at GAC stores on a buy three, get one free basis. “Brownie and cookie,” the company says. “In our book, they are the sweetest royal couple." Great American Cookies, known for its signature Cookie Cakes, operates in shopping malls in the United States, Bahrain, Chile, Guam, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.   [Image Credit: © GAC] "Great American Cookies® Premieres "The Brookie"-- A Bakery Love Story for the Ages", News release, GAC, January 08, 2018, © Great American Cookies

Domains FOOD BUSINESS NEWS Market Segments News Companies Ingredients Innovation Market News New Products Bakery & Cereals Bread Revival Geographies Worldwide North America United States of America

Start-Up May Have Sweetener Formula That Makes Sugar Obsolete January 8, 2018: 12:00 AM EST An Israeli entrepreneur and former PepsiCo exec has patented a clean-label sweetener he promises is a “breakthrough product that could ultimately make sugar obsolete.” Heylo is a proprietary combination of acacia and stevia, blended in a precise ratio using a technique that delivers clean taste and functionality. Unavoo Technologies, the brainchild of Yuval Maymon, says do-it-yourself concoctions of the two ingredients cannot duplicate the result. The patent protects the levels [of acacia and stevia], the formulation, and the interaction of the carrier with the sweetener. The sugar replacement market is large – as much as $20 billion – but current offerings have major problems that Heylo avoids. The biggest one: bulking agents (i.e., erythritol, maltodextrin, dextrose, maltitol and sorbitol) that comprise 80-90 percent of replacements.  Elaine Watson, "Heylo! There’s a New Sugar Replacer in Town… and this One’s a Game-Changer, Says Ex-PepsiCo Exec", FOODnavigator-USA.com, January 08, 2018, © William Reed Business Media Ltd

Domains FOOD BUSINESS NEWS News Companies Ingredients Market News Trends Clean Food Geographies Worldwide North America United States of America

Desire For Skillfully-Cooked Veggies Transcends Vegetarianism January 7, 2018: 12:00 AM EST Diners looking for restaurants that serve good vegetarian or vegan cuisine can now thank WalletHub for its list of the best cities for veggie-based cuisine. (Top of the list: New York City, but there are many others.) Chefs in New York once thought of vegetarianism as a fad, but now acknowledge it is “becoming a concrete cultural shift," as Sean McPaul of New York’s High Street on Hudson put it. But the shift encompasses much more than veganism and vegetarianism. An increasing number of diners simply want to eat more vegetables that are cooked well. The shift includes other concepts as well, including the farm-to-table movement, which supports local farmers. The end result: chefs are getting very skilled at cooking fresh vegetables well.   Melissa Kravitz, "There's Something Big Shifting in American High Cuisine", AlterNet, January 07, 2018, © Independent Media Institute

Domains FOOD BUSINESS NEWS Market Segments News Companies Ingredients Market News New Products Trends Bakery & Cereals Bread Revival Geographies Worldwide North America United States of America

“Naked Cakes” Skip The Frosting, But Not The Decadence January 6, 2018: 12:00 AM EST A minimalist trend is overtaking the cake-baking community: “naked cakes” shun frosting or fondant, but still manage to hold onto a certain sugar-rich decadence. The basic idea is to highlight the texture of the cakes themselves and the fillings between layers. They are embellished with fresh blooms, gum paste-molded flowers, edible pearls and gems, chocolate chips, crumbs, cookie dough, candy sprinkles, and fresh berries. The basic idea is to highlight the texture of the cakes and the fillings between layers. Christina Tosi, owner of the award-winning U.S. and Canadian bakery Momofuku Milk Bar, is said to have come up with the idea. But many other pastry chefs and bakers are featuring the desserts, including Martha Stewart and wedding resource The Knot.  [Image Credit: © Momofoku Milk Bar ] "Frosting-Free Cakes the Latest Trend", Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, January 06, 2018, © Lubbock Avalanche-Journal

Domains FOOD BUSINESS NEWS Market Segments News Companies Ingredients New Products Trends Bakery & Cereals Bread Revival Geographies Worldwide North America United States of America

Survey: Eating Healthful Foods Goes Hand In Hand With Clean Labels January 4, 2018: 12:00 AM EST A survey of 1,023 Americans by a product transparency advocacy group has found that two-thirds have made buying healthful or socially-conscious foods a priority in 2018, along with labels that are transparent regarding ingredient identification. The main emphasis will be on cutting down sugar consumption, with almost half saying they will eat less sugar or buy more “no sugar added” foods and beverages. According to Label Insight, the survey found that Americans want better-defined and more transparent food labels, especially ones that provide information they can better understand in 2018 (25 percent). Greater transparency into ingredients (14 percent) is another desire, along with and easier-to-identify “clean” or minimally processed products (14 percent).  [Image Credit: © Del Monte ] "Americans are planning to Avoid Sugar and Eat More Sustainably in 2018, Says Survey from Label Insight", News release, Label Insight, January 04, 2018, © Label Insight

Domains FOOD BUSINESS NEWS News Companies Consumers Ingredients Trends Clean Food Geographies Worldwide North America United States of America

Dunkin’ Removes All Synthetic Dyes From Donuts January 4, 2018: 12:00 AM EST Dunkin’ Donuts has removed all artificial dyes from its donuts in the U.S., almost a year before its original deadline. Calling the accomplishment ”an incredible milestone moment,” the company said it took years of research to make the transition to simpler donut ingredients and hopes to continue the trend with “innovative new flavors” in the months ahead. The company said it is on track to meet its end-of-2018 deadlines for removing synthetic dyes from its entire menu, including donut icings, fillings and toppings, and frozen beverages such as Coolatta frozen beverages, baked goods, breakfast sandwiches and coffee flavorings. Sister brand Baskin-Robbins is also working to remove synthetic dyes from its products. [Image Credit: © Dunkin' Donuts ] "To Ring in the New Year, Dunkin' Donuts Removes Artificial Dyes from Donuts", News release, Dunkin' Donuts, January 04, 2018, © Dunkin' Donuts

Domains FOOD BUSINESS NEWS Market Segments News Companies Ingredients Trends Clean Food Bakery & Cereals Geographies Worldwide North America United States of America

Would Knowing What The USDA Means By “Natural” Make For Smarter Meat Buying? January 4, 2018: 12:00 AM EST New research from Arizona State University shows that food shoppers not only misinterpret labels on food products, they’re willing to pay a premium price for a “natural” steak without really knowing the USDA’s explanation of the term: no artificial ingredients or added color and only minimally processed. The online study of 663 beef-eaters tested their willingness to pay for steak labeled with different attributes, such as natural, grass-fed, or raised without growth hormones. Half were given the definition of natural, half were not. Uninformed consumers were willing to pay $1.26 more per pound for the “natural” beef, and $2.43 more for natural beef with no growth hormone. Informed consumers, however, were unwilling to pay a premium for the “natural” claim alone, but were willing to pay $3.07 more per pound for steak labeled as natural with no growth hormones. [Image Credit: ©   Arizona State University] Rebecca Ferriter, "Is 'Natural' Beef Label Misleading?", Arizona State University, January 04, 2018, © Arizona Board of Regents

Domains FOOD BUSINESS NEWS Market Segments News Brands & Marketing Ingredients Packaging Trends Pricing Clean Food Meat & Meat Products Natural and Organic Geographies Worldwide North America United States of America

Kroger Continues To Expand Its Clean-Label Product Offerings January 3, 2018: 12:00 AM EST Kroger’s “Simple Truth” product line, which are free from more than a hundred artificial preservatives and other undesirable ingredients such as GMOs and antibiotics, is being expanded, the company announced. Simple Truth brand includes more than 1,400 natural and organic products in categories such as grocery, meat, produce, deli, bakery, baby, household essentials and personal care. New Simple Truth products will debut this year that “align with customer trends, including increasingly popular categories like beverage, snacking and non-animal proteins." The company said Simple Truth 3rd quarter sales grew 19 percent.  [Image Credit: © Kroger ] Alissa Marchant, "Kroger Will Expand Its Simple Truth Lines to ‘Align With Customer Trends’", The Shelby Report, January 03, 2018, © The Shelby Report

Domains FOOD BUSINESS NEWS News Companies Ingredients Market News New Products Retail Trends Private Label Clean Food Geographies Worldwide North America United States of America