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Moderation, Brand Loyalty Shape This Year’s Snack Trends: Mondelēz State of Snacking
Key Takeaways:
Snacking remains a strong daily habit, with 88% of consumers snacking daily and maintaining their purchasing despite price increases.
Health consciousness is rising but balanced with indulgence — consumers are more focused...
New Food and Beverage Product Launches, October 21 – 25
This week's lineup of new food and beverage products includes protein-packed beverages, gluten-free dumplings, avocado oil shortening, and a new line of organic flour.
Pop-Tarts: Frosted Marshmallow Hot Cocoa
Pop-Tarts is introducing a new flavor just in...
2024 Holiday Trends: Food Takes Center Stage as Consumers Plan Celebrations
Key Takeaways:
Overall holiday spending is expected to increase by 8%, and consumers are prioritizing gatherings, food gifts, and budget-friendly entertainment over traditional gift-giving.
With 63% planning to purchase food and beverage gifts —...
Kosher Private Label Products: Strategy for Retail Differentiation
By Rabbi Moshe Elefant, Chief Operating Officer of OU Kosher
Key Takeaways:
Kosher-certified private label products are gaining popularity among retailers as a strategy for differentiation, appealing to a broad range of consumers beyond just...
Clean Air, Safe Food: The Importance of Dust Extraction in Food Processing
By Jonathan Wheat, Marketing Manager at Auto Extract Systems
Key Takeaways:
Dust and particulate matter in food processing facilities pose significant risks, including allergen cross-contamination, mold growth, pathogen spread, and worker health hazards.
Airborne hazards...
[eBook] AI Strategies for Food & Beverage Manufacturing
Sponsored by Infor
The food and beverage industry is evolving at a fast pace, and adopting artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming essential for staying competitive. Yet, many companies find the integration of AI to be...
Deep Dive: Liquid IBCs Provide Peak Value During Peak Season
By Frank Bozzo, Vice President and General Manager, CHEP Canada & Pallecon North America
Key Takeaways:
Collapsible liquid IBCs offer cost savings and efficiency: They maximize storage space, reduce transportation costs, and allow for more...