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Jan 22, 2025 | 
foodnavigator-usa.com | Deniz Ataman |Rachel Arthur |Create richer
Nescafé‘s foray into the coffee concentrate market meets the growing demand for customizable and convenient at-home coffee while addressing higher coffee shop prices and complex brewing methods, according to Senior Brand Marketing Manager Felipe Acosta. “Espresso drinkers are looking for thrifty ways to treat themselves without compromise, especially their cold espresso beverages.
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Jan 22, 2025 | 
foodnavigator-usa.com | Deniz Ataman |Create richer
New Culture’s submission of its product label and registration for its animal-free mozzarella to the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CFDA) “represents an important maturation and a readiness” for the company to launch its product to market, explained Inja Radman, co-founder and CSO, New Culture in an interview. “From an operational standpoint it means we have ironed out some very important production and formulation details.
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Jan 21, 2025 | 
foodnavigator-usa.com | Gill Hyslop |Create richer
Texture – often overshadowed by taste and flavour – is a critical sensory element that shapes not only food preferences but also eating behaviours and, by extension, nutritional choices. Numerous studies emphasise the importance of understanding texture preferences and their impact on sensory experiences. Research shows that congruence between taste and texture – such as sweet with soft or salty with crispy – not only enhances enjoyment but also improves texture perception.
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Jan 21, 2025 | 
foodnavigator-usa.com | Donna Eastlake |Create richer
Interest in the food as medicine movement has been gradually trending upwards over the past decade. But the recent rise in popularity of all things health and wellness, has led to a surge in sales for food and beverage products promoting wellbeing. Worth a “healthy” $25bn, the food as medicine market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.3%, reaching $36.6bn by 2034, according to Prophecy Market Insights.
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Jan 21, 2025 | 
foodnavigator-usa.com | Deniz Ataman |Create richer
Mycelium-meat company Meati launched its Breakfast Patties, exclusively in 280 Sprouts Farmers Markets nationwide, expanding its presence in the breakfast category. The Original and Maple-flavored patties are made with 98% mycelium and deliver 8 grams of protein, 4 grams of fiber and zero saturated fat or cholesterol, according to the company.
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
foodnavigator-usa.com | Deniz Ataman |Create richer
Misha’s strategic acquisition of Vertage expands Misha’s into the dairy-free shredded and sliced cheese categories by leveraging its distribution and transportation partnership with Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. The deal comes just over a year after Misha’s trimmed its staff and could signal a rebound for the company. Per the acquisition, Misha’s will expand its portfolio of spreadable plant-based cheese to include dairy-free shredded and sliced cheeses from Vertage’s non-dairy cheese product line.
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
foodnavigator-usa.com | Deniz Ataman |Create richer
The updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans should more prominently promote plant-based foods and a warning about the dangers of ultra-processed foods, argued several commenters yesterday at a public meeting hosted by HHS to gather feedback on the upcoming 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines. Others at the meeting took opposite positions – arguing for a more nuanced approach to UPFs and the promotion of ‘high-quality’ animal proteins.
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
foodnavigator-usa.com | Gill Hyslop |Create richer
Sustainability, personalisation, and cutting-edge technology will define success in 2025, giving producers powerful tools to meet the values of eco-conscious and health-conscious consumers. By blending tradition, innovation, and transparency, brands can create offerings that resonate deeply with modern buyers. Success in the bakery and snack industries in 2025 will depend on balancing sustainable practices with technological advancements.
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
foodnavigator-usa.com | Nicholas Robinson |Create richer
‘Tariff Man’ Donald Trump already promised big import taxes of up to 20% for countries selling goods to the States. China, however, could see a tariff of 60%, the new president said when setting out plans to the electorate to “make America great again”. Two months have passed since Republican Trump won the 2024 election. So what will the USA’s new leader do to food and drink during his second stint in the White House? 1.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
foodnavigator-usa.com | Elizabeth Crawford |Create richer
Knowing when to walk away from a retailer or distribution deal that compromises a company’s values or profitability can protect startups from potentially financially disastrous arrangements — a lesson Tasting India learned the hard way. Founded in 2020, Tasting India offers a range of spice blends inspired by regional Indian flavors, a Cardamom Filter Kaapi (coffee) and a Cutting Masala Chai, which are available primarily through its direct-to-consumer website and local farmer markets in Chicago.
