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Deniz Ataman

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Deputy Editor at FoodNavigator-USA

deputy editor at Food-Navigator-USA // tweets are my own

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Articles

  • Clif Bar adds caffeine to expand into functional snacking

    1 week ago | foodnavigator-usa.com | Elizabeth Crawford |Deniz Ataman

    Clif Bar meets consumer demand for functional, better-for-you snacks, with the launch of its new Caffeinated Collection – a line of energy bars infused with 65 milligrams of organic caffeine co-created with pro athletes. “Our core portfolio is really around delivering sustained energy with the mix of fat, carbs and protein,” said Nicolas Henault, senior marketing director at Clif Bar.

  • Beyond the sticker shock: How ultra-premium foods are reshaping shopper behavior

    1 week ago | foodnavigator-usa.com | Deniz Ataman |Elizabeth Crawford

    Once synonymous with rare ingredients, artisanal methods or wellness-driven formulations, “premium” food today increasingly is defined by ease and immediacy, according to experts. Convenience is an attribute of premium quality, with nearly 20% of consumers recognizing its value — and 62% willing to pay more for it, according to a recent Hartman Group study. For food and beverage brands, this marks a pivotal shift.

  • GLP-1s and the shopper shift: What brands and retailers should know

    1 week ago | foodnavigator-usa.com | Deniz Ataman |Elizabeth Crawford |Gill Hyslop

    While medications like Ozempic and Wegovy are delivering positive weight loss outcomes, many consumers only use them for a relatively short period, giving better-for-you brands and retailers an opportunity to stand out, according to new insights from Acosta Group’s GLP-1 Shopper Community study.

  • Clean label claims in the crosshairs: Rising litigation trends zero in on claims about ‘real fruit,’ natural flavors, heavy metals, PFAs and more

    1 week ago | foodnavigator-usa.com | Elizabeth Crawford |Deniz Ataman

    Last year, 256 class action lawsuits were filed against food and beverage companies – up 58% from the 187 cases filed in 2023 and the most filings in one year since Perkins Coie began tracking the data in 2008. But, the number of cases filed was still down 8.9% from the high of 325 filed in 2021, which was the peak of a five-year steady climb, lawyers with Perkins Coie note.

  • Plant-based foods gain ground as consumer perceptions shift again

    1 week ago | foodnavigator-usa.com | Deniz Ataman

    After years of skepticism around the taste and texture of plant-based foods, consumer sentiment around alternative meat and dairy is shifting meaningfully.

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11 Apr 23

CSPI & other groups urge FDA to remove Red 3 from the list of permitted color additives citing safety concerns, while industry trade groups have requested an extension on the comment deadline. My story for @FoodNavigatorUS: https://t.co/TGWAzTuRZ9 #foodadditives #foodsafety

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