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News & Analysis on Food & Beverage Development & Technology14-Nov-2025
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Where Frozen Food Does Business
Where Frozen Food Does Business
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Snacking trends: Protein, portion control and indulgence
Snacking remains resilient amid economic pressure, but consumers are evolving their choices... Read more
Bite-sized snacks are ‘booming’ as consumers seek convenience, portion-control & flexibility
Can consumer interest in miniature options help CPG companies shake the backlash against ‘shrinkflation’ by repositioning smaller packs and products as beneficial for shoppers?... Read more
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Memory critical care: The next frontier in cognitive health
As consumer awareness around cognitive health increases, new solutions arise to blend safety, performance and commercial viability. How can probiotics redefine the future of functional foods?... Read more
Healthy snacking gains momentum under MAHA push
Kennedy’s Make America Healthy Again campaign and rising consumer demand for “free from” claims are reshaping retailer assortments and opening doors for emerging brands... Read more
Snacking is the new self-care: Mondelez report reveals why consumers can’t stop munching
The Oreo maker’s latest State of Snacking report reveals more consumers than ever are turning to snacks for emotional support. But is this a lasting shift in eating habits, or just a clever rebrand of emotional eating?... Read more
Conagra reports 5 snack trends reshaping the industry
Younger consumers are adventurous, wellness-focused and in search of flavor... Read more
5 meat snack innovations at NACS 2025
The tradeshow featured hundreds of innovative new products at the Cool New Snacks preview room... Read more
5 trends powering the wellness market to reach $9 trillion
The future of wellness is personal, science-backed and value-driven... Read more
Redefining snacking: How Bel is turning everyday snacks into nutritional powerhouses
New survey shows Americans snack daily but miss key nutrition goals – Bel aims to close the gap with portion-controlled, playful and nutrient-rich snacks... Read more
GoodPop and SmartSweets collab blurs the line between snacking and frozen novelties
The collaboration sold out in minutes and again for a second time, prompting the two to consider future distribution... Read more
60 Years of the Pillsbury Doughboy: 3 Lessons in brand longevity and digital innovation
From AR experiences to influencer partnerships, Pillsbury’s 60-year-old icon shows how heritage brands can stay fresh by fusing emotional equity with digital innovation... Read more
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Saffron Road’s seed oil-free certification aims to ‘level up’ frozen aisle
Frozen entrée manufacturer Saffron Road expands its clean label positioning with its Seed Oil Free certification, a move that reflects both evolving consumer awareness and the brand’s long-term strategy around ingredient transparency... Read more
Beyond Meat and Meati 2.0: How D2C can help their recovery strategies
As plant-based pioneers navigate financial hurdles, direct-to-consumer channels are emerging as a key tool for reconnecting with shoppers and testing new products... Read more
 40% of grocery shoppers will use AI by 2030 – How will this transform CPG marketing?
As more shoppers hand off purchasing decisions to AI, PwC’s Carla DeSantis shares how brands can win in an era where algorithms – not aisles – drive discovery and purchase... Listen now
Born Simple launches premium boxed meals designed to build consumer trust
By combining short ingredient lists with long shelf life, Born Simple’s Better Bowls show how packaging, processing and protein can align to meet modern expectations for clean convenience... Read more
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Climate Smart Food 2025 | On-Demand
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