7+ hour, 31+ min ago  (441+ words) Good Culture's recent majority-stake investment from private-equity firm L Catterton is just the beginning of a big year for the cottage cheese brand. A month after the big announcement from L Catterton, another private-equity firm, SEMCAP, gave Good Culture a…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (1016+ words) European countries are embracing hybrid proteins " blending animal and non'animal ingredients " more quickly than the US, though the "balanced protein" trend is gaining traction in both markets, according to a new report from nonprofit Food System Innovations (FSI). The new…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago  (855+ words) The one two punch of protein- and fiber-maxxing are helping longtime pantry staple beans break free from the back of the cupboard, as are innovative brands at the Specialty Food Association's inaugural Winter Fancy Faire which are making legumes more…...

2+ week, 3+ hour ago  (1438+ words) Despite consumers" seemingly insatiable demand for protein, and rising interest in animal welfare, their appetite for plant-based and cultivated meat has gone from hype to hesitation in the past decade " leaving industry stakeholders, advocates and investors wondering if this is…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (715+ words) Millennial and Gen Z consumers are moving away from rules-based diets and prioritizing holistic, personalized eating habits that focus on real foods with functional attributes, according to food industry experts at data analytics firm Spins. Spins retail experts said consumers…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (735+ words) Consumers are consistently prioritizing healthy foods and beverages, but their preferences vary depending on generational and life-stage differences, according to a new report by Circana. About 40% of consumers today are searching for foods that better align with their wellness goals,…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (816+ words) A $1 million infusion to expand production and commercialization of Offbeast's plant-based steak filets suggests reports of the alternative meat category's demise may be greatly exaggerated. Yes, parts of the plant-based meat sector have struggled to meet consumer expectations around taste,…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1115+ words) Consumer obsession with protein continues to grow unabated with the International Food Information Council reporting that one in three Americans increased their consumption of the macronutrient in the past year and eight in 10 Americans prioritizing it during at least one…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (392+ words) Oatly, Danone and Target are racing to stay ahead in a fast-evolving food and beverage sector, each tackling distinct challenges but united by a push to meet shifting consumer expectations Oatly North America's President Helge Weitz is doubling down on…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (733+ words) As millions of Americans turn to GLP-1 medications for weight loss, one question keeps surfacing: what should people actually be eating? At Danone North America's Research & Innovation Center in Louisville, Colo., scientists are rethinking healthy snacking to meet the unique…...