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Entrepreneurial advice from Rohan Oza Rohan Oza, co-founder of CAVU Ventures and a guest shark on TV’s “Shark Tank,” considers a few factors before making an investment in a brand. “First things first: the product. He asked the audience at SNX, SNAC International’s education and partnership forum held on March 27–29, “Is your product truly … Read more
A startup offers “climate candy” that is filled with faulty vegetables. The first-ever “climate candy” has been invented by a descendent of the Dum Dums lollipop dynasty, using excess and defective fruits and vegetables. Six carrots, three beets, one sweet potato, half a squash, and a quarter of a pumpkin are saved from the trash … Read more
Houston wheat futures lead the year of the supply problem in 2008. The Russian invasion of Ukraine and ongoing conflict in the key Black Sea export region has sharply ramped up concerns about global supply, sending wheat futures prices soaring to 14-year highs and compelling the hard red winter basis Kansas City to post “no … Read more
Large international corporations halt certain operations in Ukraine PepsiCo, Inc., Yum! Brands, Inc., McDonald’s Corp., Starbucks Corp., and Coca-Cola Co. are just a few of the firms that have suspended some of their activities in Russia due to that nation’s invasion of Ukraine.The business would halt capital investments, all advertising in Russia, and the sale … Read more
Relaunched Fantastic Delight is expanding its sweets menu to include fed grass milk. The company formerly known as Coconut Bliss, which is no longer only in the plant-based industry, announced that it is changing its name to Cosmic Bliss and expanding its range of frozen desserts to include organic, humanely sourced, sustainably supplied grass-fed … Read more
Probiotics may find use in baking thanks to spore-forming types. Sophia Leung sees the potential of probiotics in baked foods within her own household. “It’s a lot more appealing to have probiotics in something like a muffin than probiotic supplements, or as my husband calls them, ‘those awful, horse-sized pills,’” she said March 3 during … Read more
The FDA is revising the FSMA regulations. Is your business prepared? Julie McGill, vice president of supply chain strategy and insights at FoodLogiQ, stated that although businesses may take four measures to get ready now, they would have until January 2025 to comply with Section 204, a proposed rule in the Food Safety Modernization Act. … Read more
CPG companies are testing NFTs. Food and beverage companies are venturing into the non-fungible token (NFT) market; CPG behemoths like Campbell Soup Co. and The Coca-Cola Co. are testing the virtual waters alongside startups and up-and-coming brands. NFTs are unique digital assets that lack a physical form but may be bought and sold just like … Read more
Look out for these patterns at the Organic Fair East The Natural Products Expo West is scheduled to take place in Anaheim from March 8–12, with over 2,700 companies registered to exhibit. After being postponed for two years owing to the pandemic, the event—hosted by Informa Markets’ New Hope Network—is back. Expo West, sometimes referred … Read more
Numerous startups are scheduled at tomorrow’s Food-Tech The Future Food-Tech summit, which will take place in San Francisco this month, is expected to bring together around forty firms. The event, which takes place on March 24–25, will highlight solutions including plant-based whole cuts, precise fermentation, functional protein components, and scaffolding made of cultured meat. According … Read more