Inflation polarizes consumer market for meal kits, but innovation up to counter growth plateau

The meal kit space is undergoing an evolution in the wake of the pandemic, with affordability and personalization trends top-of-mind for consumers and meal kit marketers alike, according to a new report from Euromonitor International.

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Peas picked to frozen in 150 mins: Behind the scenes at Birds Eye’s ‘just in time’ operation

At peak production, Nomad Foods-owned Birds Eye UK can produce 48 tonnes of frozen peas per hour. FoodNavigator visits its Yorkshire operation to see how âsweet and tenderâ peas are produced for the masses within just 150 minutes, from field to freezer.

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'It's so, so terrible': The rise of food allergies and the cost-of-living crisis

It is well-known that food allergies are increasing. Amid a cost-of-living crisis, this is a problem.

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NPD Trend Tracker: From HFSS-compliant breakfast cereals to meal delivery kits

Healthy indulgence is the theme of this weekâs launches as Nestlà Cereals brings out two HFSS-compliant cereals; allplants remakes some classic summer dishes; and two meal kit companies launch new at-home dining ranges. Scroll through the gallery for more.

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'World’s first’ energy drink developed by artificial intelligence

In Hungary, a beverage manufacturer claims to have produced the 'worldâs firstâ energy drink completely designed by AI.

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Massive study shows that high meat consumption is bad for environment, especially compared with veganism

A new study with a sample size of 55,504 has found that the more meat a diet consists of, the worse it is for the environment. While vegans had the least environmental impact, followed by vegetarians, it was those with a high meat consumption whose diet damaged the environment the most.

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Unilever’s price hikes lead to higher sales despite lower volumes in ice cream category

Unilever PLC executives suggested during the firmâs July 25 first-half earnings call with analysts that inflation has peaked, but that its effects will continue to be felt, especially in its food-related business categories.

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