Chris Shadle

Aug 21, 2024 | foodinstitute.com | Chris Shadle

Could your parents’ fiber supplements be the next big craze in diet culture? In Japan, at least, the answer could be yes – although the precise details are proprietary. In Tansan, a new beverage from Japanese food manufacturer Moringa, is making waves with its unique approach to curbing hunger. This carbonated drink, available in lemon and grapefruit flavors, transforms into a jelly-like substance once it reaches the stomach, providing a sense of fullness that can last for hours.

Aug 12, 2024 | foodinstitute.com | Chris Shadle

Home>Foodservice3 Key Takeaways from Datassential’s Mid-Year Food and Beverage Trends Report Datassential recently released its Mid-Year Trends Report, and the post-pandemic resurgence of pickup and takeout stood out as a noteworthy movement impacting the food and beverage industry. As the dust from the COVID-19 pandemic finally settles, the dining landscape is reshaping itself in unexpected ways.

Aug 8, 2024 | foodinstitute.com | Chris Shadle |Marcy Kreiter

Home>Food IndustryBrazil Poised to Become Top World Food Exporter Unlike on U.S. farms, the younger generation in Brazil is eager to take over operations and expand production, making the South American country likely to supplant the U.S. as the top world food exporter, Bloomberg reported. The average age of Brazilian farmers was 46 in 2021, with children eager to take over day-to-day operations from their parents.

Aug 8, 2024 | foodinstitute.com | Chris Shadle |Sean Curry

Home>Food TechLab-Engineered Potato Could Solve Age-Old Storage Issue Potatoes, a mainstay of the sides and snacks game, have long faced a storage dilemma. Historically, there have been two options: storing them at cold temperatures, or storing them at slightly higher temperatures (like 50°F). However, when stored at cold temperatures, sucrose in the potatoes is triggered to convert into reducing sugars like fructose and glucose.

Aug 6, 2024 | foodinstitute.com | Chris Shadle |Vince Martin

Home>Food IndustryInvestors See Weak Earnings in Packaged Food as an Opportunity Recent quarterly earnings reports would suggest the packaged food industry is struggling badly. Last week, Kraft Heinz posted an organic sales decline of 2.4%, including a 2.9% drop in North America, with volumes in the region down 4.2%. The company lowered its full-year outlook as a result. Snack giant Mondelez too posted a volume decline in the region.