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Jan 19 2021 Unilever sets $1.2B sales goal for plant-based products
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Megan Poinski@meganpoinski
Nov. 18, 2020
Dive Brief:
Unilever set a sales target of 1 billion euros ($1.2 billion) from plant-based meat and dairy alternatives in the next five to seven years, the company announced.
The sales will come from both potential new offerings and plant-based versions of brands it already owns — including Hellmann’s, Ben & Jerry’s, Talenti and Magnum […]
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Dec 15 2020 Consumer trends shifting toward health and wellness, ADM finds
The pandemic has made more people interested in foods that benefit their immunity, metabolism and mental state, as well as solidified the plant-based sector, according to research.
By: Megan Poinski
Six months into the coronavirus pandemic, consumers are becoming more focused on eating for their health — and CPG companies are working to innovate to bring the […]
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Nov 30 2020 REAL Eggs Make a Real Difference
There is no single one-to-one substitution that can replace the multiple functional and synergistic properties supplied by REAL egg ingredients.
The flavor, functionality and appeal of REAL eggs delivers the gold standard formulators expect and consumers demand. It is a gold standard product—measured by taste, texture and appearance—that prompts repeat purchases and results in market success. […]
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Nov 17 2020 Why the Hot & Spicy Food Trend is an Exciting Opportunity
02-Nov-2020 Last updated on 05-Nov-2020 at 16:37 GMT
Chili peppers play an important role in the food industry today. They enhance the flavor—heat, pungency, warmth and bite—as well as the color of prepared foods. For food manufacturers, these ingredients often come in the form of an extract. As regional cuisines have become more globalized, consumer preference for foods […]
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Nov 09 2020 Cheese Makers Reel as Pandemic Sows Market Chaos
By Jesse Newman and Kirk Maltais
Updated Oct. 28, 2020 2:23 pm ET
The U.S. cheese industry is reeling from seven months of chaos as the coronavirus pandemic causes upheaval in prices and demand.
Prices for cheeses from mozzarella to cheddar hit near-record highs this month, but cheese makers are on edge after sharp swings in demand have thrown their production […]
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Nov 02 2020 Survey: 18 Percent More Online Grocery Users Now Than Pre-COVID-19
Chicory, a digital shopper marketing platform for CPG and grocery companies, has released the results of a new national grocery consumer research study, “Online Grocery Usership Changes from Pre-Pandemic to Present.” The results of this fourth quarterly consumer survey quantify the impact of COVID-19 on online grocery usage by comparing current results to past quarterly […]
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Oct 26 2020 New Poll Finds Consumers Eating More Baked Goods As A Result Of Pandemic
Source: Brian Amick
The coronavirus pandemic has led to a rise in consumers’ cravings for comfort foods and indulgent items like baked goods. A new nationwide survey conducted by The Harris Poll and commissioned by General Mills Foodservice finds that more than one in four Americans (28 percent) are eating more baked goods as a result […]
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Oct 19 2020 U.S. Dairy Advances Journey to Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050
Source: Dairy Management Inc.
ROSEMONT, Ill. – Signaling bold climate change action, the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy today unveiled the Net Zero Initiative, an industry-wide effort that will help U.S. dairy farms of all sizes and geographies implement new technologies and adopt economically viable practices. The initiative is a critical component of U.S. dairy’s environmental […]
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Oct 12 2020 Artisanal American Cheese Was Finally on Top of the World, and Then the World Fell Apart
Source: Jaya Saxena,
What do you envision when you think of American cheese? Probably not Wisconsin’s squeaky curds or an aged Vermont cheddar. Instead, you most likely see those melty, tangy, flat yellow squares, individually wrapped in plastic and paired with Wonder Bread or a fast-food cheese burger. I happen to love them in a grilled […]