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Organic produce continues to be one of the strongest food product growth segments in the grocery channel, increasing at a much faster rate than conventional produce, according to a new report by the Organic Produce Network (OPN).

Consumers may want healthier, better-for-them products, but that doesnât mean they want food or beverages that taste healthier and better-for-them, which is why the taste and nutrition company Kerry predicts that nostalgic, indulgent flavors will become more popular in the coming year.

A new study, analyzing National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data, found that infant grain consumption was generally associated with higher nutrient intakes across a broader set of food categories.

A new dietary supplement aimed at food allergy suppression has received an investment as a result of a Shark Tank TV show appearance, which points to the increasing interest in this category of products.

Stryve, the largest producer of biltong in the US, is entering 2020 with a new look and branding campaign intended to teach more US consumers about the South African air-dried meat snack.

Two proposals characterized by the US Department of Agriculture as giving schools âadditional flexibilitiesâ around the food they serve students and as a solution to food waste in cafeterias are, according to public health advocates, âa step in the wrong directionâ and an âassault on childrenâs health.â

For many Americans watching the Super Bowl Feb. 2, what food and beverages are served is just as important, if not more so, than who wins the Big Game â making the sporting event a pivotal marketing moment for brands across categories to lift sales and build broader brand awareness.

Fresh Bowl â a startup supplying fresh salads, breakfasts and snacks from hi-tech vending machines in re-usable glass jars â has raised $2.1m in a seed round co-led by Betaworks Ventures and New Ground Ventures, with participation from Tuesday and Mana Capital.*

Fruit pouches are light, convenient, and fun. Right now, however, despite the best efforts of organizations such as TerraCycle, most of the them end up in landfill, says the firm behind GoGo squeeZ, which is promising to bring a recyclable version onto the market by 2022.

Tart cherry juice brand CHERRiSH, which claims to improve sports performance and recovery, has recruited five professional NBA and MLB athletes to endorse the brand.

Dietary supplement industry stakeholders are divided over whether proposed legislation to alter the regulatory definitions of dietary ingredients to specifically include CBD is the best way to break the logjam on the substance.

The consumer-packaged goods industry is undergoing a âcataclysmic transformation,â according to one branding expert, who explained that a new crop of entrepreneurs who are unfettered by outdated taboos and not intimidated by industry giants are challenging iconic brands that once were considered untouchable â and winning.

Nestlà has said it will invest up to CHF2bn (â1.9bn) to âlead the shiftâ from virgin plastics to food-grade recycled plastics and develop âinnovative sustainable packagingâ.

Snack trends may come and go, but few can dispute the permanence of cheese in the American diet, says Ilana Fischer, founder of the fast-growing Whisps cheese crisps brand.

Harmless Harvest â which has carved a distinct niche in the coconut water category via its use of micro-filtration (instead of thermal pasteurization) â is promising to bring the same commitment to novel processing methods, organic ingredients, and clean labels, to the plant-based yogurt market.

An analysis of recent warning letters underscores the notion that FDA is focused its enforcement efforts on CBD, and is not targeting hemp extracts per se.

Packed lunches from home have typically been considered the healthier alternative to meals provided by the school cafeteria, but a recent study found that bringing lunch from home doesnât always mean a child is eating a nutritionally-balanced meal.

After evaluating the ecommerce marketing strategies of six national retailers, the Center for Science in the Public Interest is urging federal regulators to control more tightly the types of products retailers can promote on their websites to better promote healthy options.

Despite all the buzz around CBD and the near steady stream of product launches across food and beverage categories featuring the ingredient, the majority of Americans have not heard of the ingredient, never used it or have no interest in it, according to new research from CivicScience.

Ben & Jerryâs (old) packaging states that it uses âmilk & cream from happy cows,â acknowledges the company in a motion to dismiss a high-profile false advertising lawsuit over animal welfare. But it âdoesnât use the word âexclusivelyâ.â