Consumer interest in products made with ingredients from regional smallholder farmers or those practicing regenerative agriculture is on the rise, but CPG companies and suppliers are struggling to meet their demand in part because most farmers are unable to access sufficient capital on their own to scale specialty crops and sustainable growing prac…

Glanbia details how the company's research is informing its nutritional offerings to meet the evolving needs of female consumers.Από τον William Reed Ltd

Food and beverage industry stakeholders and consumer advocates are lauding FDA’s commitment to enhance its post-market assessment of chemicals in food, but they worry the agency’s proposed process is “thin on details,” including lacking sufficient transparency about how it would select ingredients for review, how it will assess their safety and the…

With more than 160 years in business, Bayer explains how it keeps up with the modern day consumer and shares updates from its Health Division.Από τον William Reed Ltd

With news focusing on the numbers of pub closures, the Lock In podcast takes a look at those opening sites and coming into the trade.Από τον William Reed Ltd

Biohacking can take various forms, from exercise optimization to the use of wearables or the simple act of drinking a cup of coffee. Biohacking is currently a $17 billion industry and is expected to grow exponentially by 2030. At the forefront of this biohacking movement is biotech company FitBiomics.…

The CEO of Imaraïs joined the NutraCast to discuss the ins and outs of pioneering a new category of clean, plant-based, clinically-backed ingestible beauty supplements.Από τον William Reed Ltd

As US consumers embrace a wider variety of seasonings to flavor their food they increasingly want to know where spices come from, their safety profile and environmental and social impact – prompting the industry stakeholders to rethink spice supply chains, which historically have been purposefully opaque to hide widespread inequity and exploitation…

Food and beverage CPG startups can set themselves up for long-term business success by slowly and strategically growing their retail footprint, focusing first on product-market fit, unique branding and wisely allocating marketing dollars to build loyalty with customers, Jordan Buckner, founder of online CPG food and beverage community Foodbevy, sha…

More Americans – especially younger generations – are drinking tea and herbal tisanes more regularly as brands lean into the beverages’ innate functional health benefits and positive sustainability story as well as enhance accessibility with innovative packaging with appealing flavor combinations.Από τον William Reed Ltd

The Lock In Podcast is back for an unprecedented fifth season, and we're taking a look back at the summer trade!Από τον William Reed Ltd

It’s no secret that food is a major part of managing cholesterol, with plant sterols playing an especially valuable role. But is today’s Western diet adequate? Sue Hewlings, PhD, says while it is possible, it’s not easy.Από τον William Reed Ltd

The global gummy market is expected to reach $48.5 billion by 2028, driven by the demand for efficacious yet good-tasting supplement formats. Brands are innovating to create healthier gummy options, like low-sugar and plant-based formulas, in order to cater to the health-conscious consumer.Από τον William Reed Ltd

Nutrient dense dairy often is positioned as a posterchild for tackling malnutrition and feeding the world, but it also can have a significant impact on climate change due to greenhouse gas emissions, water pollution and biodiversity loss among other factors depending on how it is produced, transported and used – creating a difficult dichotomy for a…

Life-Space’s former CEO and founder Craig Silbery is making a return to the human biotics space as he seeks to make Australia a world-class site for manufacturing probiotics and postbiotics, he told our Nutrachampion podcast.Από τον William Reed Ltd

After three years of double-digit declines in volume and dollars in plant-based meat alternatives, the hemorrhaging in the category is steadily slowing, according to data from Circana – tentatively giving credence to claims by segment stalwarts that the best days are ahead for alternative protein.Από τον William Reed Ltd

Hair and skincare brand Rodan + Fields' recent decision to abandon its multi-level direct selling model marks a significant industry shift, and it’s something today’s guest said he saw coming. What does this move mean for the company, and perhaps more importantly, what can the dietary supplement industry learn from this?…

To create a sustainable business, early-stage CPG companies must be prudent in how they spend their limited capital — being cautious on how much they pay in slotting fees — and ensure they maintain authenticity and their disruptor mentality when hitting financial milestones, Managing Director at Greenwich Capital Group, Andrew Dickow, shared during…

Singapore-based Flojo believes that it has found a sweet spot in Asia's beverage market with an AI-powered ‘productivity drink’ targeting consumers who regularly use a lot of brain power.Από τον William Reed Ltd

Three quarters of Americans take dietary supplements and that number continues to grow, especially post-pandemic. Pure Branding, a strategic consulting, market research and brand development agency for dietary supplement brands, highlights takeaways from its census-balanced market research that segments and captures supplement consumer attitudes an…

With Red dye No. 3 soon to be banned in California and potentially in other states, and Red dye No. 40 along with the whitener titanium dioxide also in the crosshairs of some legislators and public health activists, food and beverage companies that rely on the colors are searching for alternatives that will deliver vibrancy without significantly im…

Between ongoing inflation, rising fears about climate change’s impact on the food system, and increasing physical and mental health concerns turbo-charged by the pandemic, consumers have been through a lot in recent years, and in response, new data from Cargill shows they want a lot in return.Από τον William Reed Ltd

The advertising watchdog recently explored the divide between the marketing and the science pertaining to popular apple cider vinegar supplements.Από τον William Reed Ltd

Singapore nutraceutical start-up NanoSG is honing up its AI avatar and online tools, as consumers are relying more on data and information to guide their purchase decision.Από τον William Reed Ltd

The Startup Pavilion at the Institute of Food Technologists’ annual Food Improved by Research Science and Technology (IFT FIRST) in Chicago earlier this month featured cutting-edge solutions to some of the most pressing challenges facing the food system, including food safety, nutrition security, climate change and diet-related chronic disease.…

China has a rich tradition of growing, cultivating, studying and using mushrooms in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Deep-rooted expertise, historical background and substantial research contribute to a profound comprehension of mushroom chemistry and biology. Despite this, many Americans offer negative views of the country and the ingredients that co…

Tempeh chips brand Mamame has highlighted the multiple nutritional benefits of black-eyed beans as a key factor behind its success in the APAC healthy snacking sector, fuelling its upcoming growth into the UK and US markets as well.Από τον William Reed Ltd

New Hampshire-based MegaFood has unveiled its fully-integrated ambassador platform to provide practical, credible advice on health and wellness topics for women.Από τον William Reed Ltd

Mega-viral social media trends promoting water “recipes” and consumption, including #watertok, #beveragegoblin and #sexywater, alongside surging demand for hard-to-find Stanley cups may lead one to believe that Americans are sufficiently hydrated – but a recent YouGov/Yahoo News poll suggests the opposite is true, underscoring a tremendous market o…

Dr Zack Abbott, founder and CEO of ZBiotics, says the science supporting probiotics is inconsistent because like a fingerprint, everyone has a unique microbiome. Instead, Abbott suggests genetically engineered probiotics.Από τον William Reed Ltd

Many CPG brands eager to grow their retail footprint often rely on the expertise of brokerage firms. However, finding the right partner can be a nuanced challenge that requires founders to have a detailed growth strategy down to specific channels and regions, as representatives from brokerage firm C.A. Fortune told FoodNavigator-USA during a record…

In an era where money is tight for consumers and companies alike, and leeway for new products to fall short of expectations is even tighter, many CPG companies are rethinking their innovation investment strategy to make fewer but bigger bets – a strategy that is paying off for Danone.Από τον William Reed Ltd

At the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City last week, health claims were downplayed and flavor came first – for real – followed by personalization with more brands offering consumers ways to dial up or down the heat, tang, funk and other characteristics that can be polarizing.Από τον William Reed Ltd

Since the passing of DSHEA 30 years ago, the dietary supplement industry has gone from about 4,000 products in 1994 to an estimated 80,000 today. With 80% of U.S. consumers using dietary supplements, some say a stronger regulatory framework is needed to address the growing and changing industry, including the United States Pharmacopeia (USP).…

An end may be in sight for the capital crunch that has slowed innovation, growth and M&A activity in the food and beverage space in recent years, according to one investment insider, but she warns the timeline is longer for closing deals and the bar is higher for small and midsize companies or startups to successfully exit than pre-pandemic.…

Kava has been used as a ceremonial drink in the Pacific Islands for hundreds of years and is now gaining popularity globally. But the rise to popularity has been a long, windy road.Από τον William Reed Ltd

New Zealand nut butter specialist Forty Thieves believes that its flexibility in providing smaller packaging options as well as a dedicated keto range is driving growth across the region.Από τον William Reed Ltd

As the media landscape has become more fragmented in the past ten years, social media has emerged as one of the most influential sources of information on the consumer path to purchase and many companies are shifting advertising dollars accordingly – but new research from the marketing communication agency HUNTER suggests going all in on Facebook, …

Several states and most recently the platform TikTok have placed tighter restrictions on dietary supplements, causing concern for many in the industry as well as supplement users. Adel Villalobos, founder and CEO of Lief Labs, says now is the time to advocate for the industry and take action.Από τον William Reed Ltd

Food and beverage brands should focus on the fundamentals of growing slowly and strategically to set up long-term success while also complementing a founder's vision with a team of experts with diverse skillsets, Seth Goldman, co-founder and chief change officer at Eat the Change, shared in the first episode of FoodNavigator-USA’s Founders’ Fundame…

The European Union and the United States operate with different regulations for dietary supplements, including labeling, marketing, food additives and more. So how do brands navigate two very different regulatory environments?Από τον William Reed Ltd

A Malaysia homegrown postbiotics company has set the ambitious goal of reducing the country's reliance on imports of overseas “biotics” raw materials, managing director of the firm told NutraIngredients-Asia in the latest episode of our Nutrachampion podcast.Από τον William Reed Ltd

We catch up with Sebastian Emig, director general of the European Snacks Association (ESA) to find out why he is excited about the upcoming elections for the new European Parliament. He also talks about the Green Deal and SNACKEX 2024: an event not to be missed.Από τον William Reed Ltd

Today's niche diets, social media blips and internet search spikes could be tomorrow's must-have functional ingredients, breakout snacks or new kitchen staples -- the trick is spotting them early and knowing whether they represent long-term trends or short-term fads and how best to position a launch or brand to capitalize on consumer demand.…

Mintel recently launched Ingredientscape AI, a new landscaping tool that helps brands discover the fastest-growing ingredients using robust data from Mintel’s Global New Products Database (GNPD). Stephanie Mattucci, director of food & drink at Mintel North America, used this new feature to identify the next ‘big thing'.…

Customer service is key to making your business a success, in the season finale, the Lock In takes a closer look at a key aspect that can make or break a pub.Από τον William Reed Ltd

Lifestyle and nutrition company New History is on a mission to close the nutrition gap in inner city communities through high quality sports nutrition supplements.Από τον William Reed Ltd