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AI is more than a buzzword, as CPG brands and retailers are seeing tangible business benefits from generative AI today, according to a recent report from Google Cloud. In the report, Google highlighted how CPG brands and retailers are increasing revenues and streamlining marketing and the customer experience with the help of generative AI. Read more about the report's findings with insight from its author here: https://lnkd.in/geYc6_nY #GenAI #AI #Google #FoodandBeverageIndustry #CPGcompany #Grocers #GoogleCloud #CustomerExperience

Recovery is taking longer than expected for Kraft Heinz as the business cuts its full year forecast https://lnkd.in/ehmgz5vz

Yogurt-maker Chobani's clean-label, high-protein and lactose-free yogurt is part of the company’s mission to make protein more accessible to everyday consumers. Chobani's line represents a "democratization of protein," moving it beyond the health and fitness communities that would typically focus on high-protein products, Yael Habif, senior director of product development, told FoodNavigator-USA's Deniz Ataman. https://lnkd.in/e9Hy3cUy #yogurt #chobani #protein #lactosefree

Better-for-you snack brand Elavi doubled its Costco rotation to 30 Southern California stores in less than a year while addressing cocoa shortage and packaging changes, FoodNavigator-USA's Deniz Ataman reports. https://lnkd.in/erbTXXx2 #Costco #retail #healthysnacks

Save the date📅Protein Vision 2024 FoodNavigator will be profiling the technology, ingredients and culinary science powering the next generation of meat- and dairy-free innovation. Join us for 2 broadcasts that will include interactive presentations, fireside interviews, panel discussions and an audience Q&A🗣️ 🔵 Alt Meat - 3 December, 10:30AM CET 🔵 Alt Dairy - 4 December, 10:30AM CET Registration is FREE! https://ow.ly/A0Ly50TWgbk #ProteinVision

Despite both focusing on #sustainability, the #alternativeprotein and #regenerativeagriculture sectors haven't always seen eye-to-eye. What has caused this friction? And how can they put aside their differences and work together for a more sustainable food system? We spoke to Ellie Walden of the The Good Food Institute for the alt protein perspective, and EARA | European Alliance for Regenerative Agriculture's Simon Kraemer for the perspective of regenerative agriculture. https://lnkd.in/ewM7ANeG

Despite market negativity, Mondelēz International has joined Unilever and Danone with stronger than expected Q3 financial results, with volume driving growth? Why are these major FMCG businesses bucking their own cautious expectations? https://lnkd.in/eH6XFdNS

Was the Mars/Kellanova deal the biggest snacking sector M&A we'll see this year or decade? Possibly, but Houlihan Lokey's James Scallan is optimistic there's a lot more excitement in store when it comes to snacking acquisitions in the coming months. https://lnkd.in/eKB_jU33

People are living longer, making the silver economy the ultimate growth market for food and beverage. So how is the industry innovating for older consumers? #silvereconomy #innovation #NPD Mintel, World Data Lab, Charlotte Blackler https://lnkd.in/eQ8GmFKU

South Korea eyes legislation-led improvements in rural Children’s Diet Safety Index #SouthKorea #children #legislation