NPD Trend Tracker: From vegan marshmallows to 'chocolate spread for grown ups'

We take in the introduction of new marshmallows created with no gelatine, and a chocolate spread made with a higher cocoa percentage which boasts the 'last word in velvety smooth spreads with a gastronomic edgeâ.

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New WHO and UNICEF report says more than half of parents and pregnant women exposed to aggressive formula milk marketing

More than half of parents and pregnant women (51%) surveyed for a new WHO/UNICEF report say they have been targeted with marketing from formula milk companies, much of which is in breach of international standards on infant feeding practices.

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How much do consumers know about probiotics in food?

Last year, Chr. Hansen commissioned a global survey investigating consumer perceptions of probiotics in food. The results are in.

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Why the Ukraine conflict could spark ‘dangerous times’ for food prices and food security

Producers in Europe fear the Ukraine crisis may result in rising prices of items such as bread, baked goods and beer that may be passed on to end consumers.

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Beyond Meat CEO: ‘The key question is whether this reduced growth rate is an aberration or a harbinger of things to come...'

Despite recent setbacks, the outlook for Beyond Meat is looking rosier in 2022, insisted CEO Ethan Brown during the firmâs Q4 earnings call Thursday as growth in international markets and a recovery in foodservice sales were offset by double-digit year-on-year declines in US retail sales (-19.5%).

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Consumers unwilling to pay premium for regenerative agriculture claims, survey finds

New research shows that US consumers are less familiar with the concept of regenerative agriculture than other food production methods, and most are not willing to pay premium for brands making these claims.

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Juicy Marbles plant-based filet mignon hits e-commerce in ‘buzz generating human trial’

Juicy Marbles is debuting its plant-based filet mignon steak in e-commerce ahead of a full launch in retail and foodservice. The Slovenian food tech company claims the product is an industry first: a plant-based whole cut with fat marbling.

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