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1 week ago | 
foodindustryexecutive.com | Krystle Morrison
From high-protein ice cream to zero-added-sugar chocolate milk, here’s a look at some of the latest food and beverage products. TWO SPOONS: High-Protein Ice CreamTwo Spoons Creamery launched the first high-protein ice cream with zero added sugar and GLP-1 compatibility. Details: Each container packs 30g of protein and is sweetened with allulose (not sugar). Available in four flavors: Rocky Road, Strawberries & Cream, Caramel Swirl, and Fudgy Brownie.
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2 weeks ago | 
foodindustryexecutive.com | Krystle Morrison
March doubled February’s 0.2% increase in food prices with a 0.4% rise, according to the latest Consumer Price Index. Another spike in egg costs was the primary driver of the month’s price jump. Food at homeThe food at home index surged 0.5% in March, reflecting increases in four of the six major grocery store food groups. A 5.9% jump in egg prices and a 1.2% rise in beef prices fueled a 1.3% increase in the meat, poultry, fish, and eggs index.
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2 weeks ago | 
foodindustryexecutive.com | Krystle Morrison
For food manufacturers, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives are no longer just nice-to-haves — pressures from regulatory requirements, consumer demands for sustainable products, and competing companies are making a solid ESG strategy absolutely essential. But while most food companies (64%) recognize the importance of ESG compliance, 41% say they’re falling short of achieving full compliance.
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2 weeks ago | 
foodindustryexecutive.com | Krystle Morrison
Food manufacturers looking to stay competitive with digital transformation efforts now have valuable new benchmark data at their fingertips. Our 2025 State of Food Manufacturing: Digital Transformation report provides crucial insights for industry leaders navigating technology investment decisions.
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2 weeks ago | 
foodindustryexecutive.com | Krystle Morrison
From caffeinated energy bars to ultrafine baking sugar, here’s a look at some of the latest food and beverage products. CLIF BAR: Caffeinated CollectionCLIF BAR announced the launch of its Caffeinated Collection line of energy bars. Details: The Caffeinated Collection, available in Vanilla Almond and Caramel Chocolate Chip varieties, was developed in partnership with professional athletes.
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3 weeks ago | 
foodindustryexecutive.com | Krystle Morrison
What if the secret to preserving our favorite foods for future generations isn’t about saving traditional ingredients, but reimagining them entirely? To learn more about how ingredient alternatives can help manufacturers thrive amid supply chain disruptions and rising costs, all while replicating the tastes consumers know and love, we spoke with Adam Maxwell, Founder and CEO of Voyage Foods.
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3 weeks ago | 
foodindustryexecutive.com | Krystle Morrison
From a new pickle-flavored snack to functional coffee made with (non-mutated) cordyceps, here’s a look at some of the latest new food and beverage products. Grillo’s Pickles / Hippeas: Dill Pickle PuffsGrillo’s Pickles partnered with Hippeas to launch Dill Pickle Puffs.
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3 weeks ago | 
foodindustryexecutive.com | Krystle Morrison
Key Takeaways: Manufacturers face a 44% turnover rate among frontline workers, resulting in loss of critical process knowledge essential for quality and safety. There’s a significant communication breakdown between leadership and operations, with 29% of frontline managers citing unclear priorities and insufficient support. AI adoption faces major trust hurdles, with 36% of frontline employees distrusting AI and only 17% seeing its potential benefits to their work.
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1 month ago | 
foodindustryexecutive.com | Krystle Morrison
From premade marinades to better-for-you beverages, here’s a look at what’s new on the shelves this week. Kura Klub: Tea Brand LaunchKura Klub is bringing a fun, surreal twist to tea, launching with three signature blends: Energy Glow (Morning), Metabolism Detox (Afternoon), and Dreamy Calm (Evening). Availability: Kura Klub is available now at kuraklub.com and on Amazon. CELSIUS: Mango LemonadeCELSIUS is adding a Mango Lemonade flavor to its line of better-for-you energy beverages.
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1 month ago | 
foodindustryexecutive.com | Krystle Morrison
Yesterday, the FDA announced its plans to extend the compliance deadline for the Food Traceability Rule by 30 months, giving food manufacturers and supply chain partners more time to fully implement its requirements. While the rule’s provisions remain unchanged, the extension aims to address industry concerns about coordinating data sharing and traceability across the supply chain.
