Foodnavigator-usa Podcast

Climate-tech food startup Arborea’s proprietary BioSolar Leaf system promises to produce nutrient-dense proteins and superfoods by “industrializing photosynthesis” and using a fraction of the land, water and carbon footprint of conventional agriculture

Dairy milk’s long winter may be ending with sales and units increasing for the first time in decades thanks to consumer demand for products that support their wellness goal and offer more nutritional bang for the buck

Republican leaders are amping up the war on sugar by taking aim at categories historically laden with the sweet stuff, but are better-for-you products accidentally getting caught in the crossfire?

A landmark federal court decision to block mandatory cancer warnings for dietary acrylamide under California’s controversial Prop 65 is a major win for food manufacturers – and could offer protective precedence for compelling warnings based on shaky science in violation of First Amendment rights

Consumers want more than a long life – they want a good one, and to get it they are changing what and how they eat, including adding or avoiding specific nutrients, seeking products that support health conditions and foods and beverages that ‘nourish, heal, indulge and connect,’ according to new research

CPG founders must think on their feet to work around tariff-induced supply chain disruptions, collaborating with co-manufacturers and ingredient suppliers on innovative solutions to business obstacles

CPG sales and volumes are slipping among persistent inflation and tariff fears, but Circana uncovers how food and beverage manufacturers are maintaining – and gaining – share despite the shaky market

FDA’s sweeping plan to eliminate synthetic colors from the US food system announced last week marks a turning point in the war on food dyes that has long been fought at the state level and which before that pitted big food against outspoken consumer advocates who often relied on passion and fearmongering more than science

CPG founders on the hunt for venture capital should consult a lawyer first to ensure they get the best possible deal, without giving too much of their company away

Consumers increasingly are unwilling to compromise taste or health when buying beverages – opening the door for innovative brands that deliver both functional benefits and refreshing experiences

Up and coming chocolate brands are rethinking how they make – and package – chocolate to meet rising consumer demand for better-for-you and clean-label options, while simultaneously navigating rising costs

Startups should carefully consider regenerative agriculture certifications and how to use sustainable messaging to enhance their core value proposition

Consumers say they want adventurous new flavors and international cuisine, but many are hesitant to try something unfamiliar – creating a ‘conundrum’ for manufacturers and marketers introducing global flavors

Spins and NielsenIQ representatives shared strategies for retail success, including boosting velocities, utilizing data efficiently and developing an omnichannel strategy that inserts a brand into a consumers' everyday life

CPG companies must focus on the three C’s (credibility, capability and cash) and the four P’s (product, packaging, positioning and pricing) to drive retail growth

Consumer awareness and interest in regenerative agriculture is exponentially increasing - placing pressure on farmers, manufacturers and retailers to work together to boost supply

Under John Krzywicki’s leadership, US-based biotech company Checkerspot will refine its focus on using microalgae and precision fermentation to develop sustainable high value triglyceride fats and oils not easily sourced from nature at commercially relevant scale and cost

Consumer flavor preferences are all over the map, literally, as they seek adventure, authenticity and cultural connection through globally and locally inspired food and beverage – but all too often they lack the confidence, knowledge and ingredients to recreate at home international and regional dishes with diverse flavor profiles

Sales of plant-based milk have slowed in the past year, but Silk and So Delicious maker Danone still sees significant potential by focusing on fun in addition to function

Founders and startups are on the hunt for retail buyers and possible investors at one of the largest food and beverages shows in North America, so entrepreneurs will need to hone their pitches and networking skills to breakthrough the noise