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Popular New York-based grocer Wegmans discontinued their own-brand soda (a.k.a WPOP) in 2023 ... can we get a standing ovation! 👏🏼 On the shelves since the 1990s, the soda is no longer sold due to shopper concerns around its artificial ingredients, including aspartame and high fructose corn syrup Said to no longer meet the grocer’s "Food You Feel Good About" standards in 2023, standing for no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives! This came as a decision to support their commitment to "helping customers live healthier, better lives through exceptional food". We wanna hear your thoughts 💭 ??? Do you need assistance pivoting your own brand? With growing industry adjustments towards health-conscious, planet-focused brands - we can help with product formulations and more Get ahead, and get in touch with our team of food scientists and sustainability experts! 👩🏻🔬👩🏽🔬 #foodscience #innovation #food #beverage #womeninbusiness #health #nutrition #foodie #productdevelopment #startup #consultant #update #discontinued #brand #planet #healthy #consumer #regulation #CPG #wegmans #wpop #soda #ban #grocery #usa

Ultra-processed food is bad for your health and should be avoided at all costs, right? Introducing the latest guide on ultra-processed foods & plant-based meats by Green Queen Media 🥦 This meticulously crafted guide demystifies the Nova classification system, providing clarity on ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and their place in our diets. 📊 But it doesn't stop there – they critically examine the limitations and explore alternative perspectives to bring a balanced view. 🔍 Nutrition Uncovered: Get the real scoop on the nutritional profiles of plant-based meats. The team delved into extensive research to bring you the latest facts. 🌾 Ingredient Insights: What really goes into plant-based meats? The guide breaks down each ingredient contributing to the UPF 4 classification, offering a transparent look at what's on your plate. 🗣️ Behind the Scenes: Uncover the origin of the UPF debate and the plant-based meat discussion. The guide sheds light on the groups and campaigns shaping public opinion, and how some in the food industry attempt to sway perceptions by equating all plant-based foods with ultra-processed products – a move aimed at eroding consumer confidence. 🤝 I'm proud to have made a small contribution to the visual storytelling of this important work, alongside the brilliant minds of Alice Johnson, Marlana Malerich MSc., and Sonalie Figueiras. Let's spread the word! 📢 (Guide linked in the comments) #PlantBasedFacts #SustainableEating #FoodTransparency #UltraProcessedFoods #NutritionScience"

Consumers are getting their nutritional advice from doctors and scientists versus influencers. There's a move away from magic bullet cures and towards common-sense healthy eating that everyone understands, such as more veg. Consumers look to naturally sweet foods as concerns around low-calorie artificial sweeteners grow. In general, the unrecognisable and artificial is rejected in favour of minimally processed or 'clean label', including plant-based. Functional ingredients are still popular, but they're added to everyday products, even beer! #consumers #cleanfood #plantbased #processed ¢ingredients #artificialingredients

If you follow us on social (@nocow) or belong to our email list, you may have seen our new holiday campaign: 12 Days of No Cow 🎄🎁 And yes, just like the classic Christmas song you're thinking of, each day features a different No Cow product paired with a daily promotion. Think: Giveaways of Chocolate Protein Powder one day and a "BOGO 50" deal for Coconut Almond protein bars the next. Historically, nutrition brands aren't top-of-mind for many consumers around the holidays, so it's been a fun challenge for our team to think through a campaign that's seasonally relevant, drives social engagement and keeps our most loyal consumers in-the-know with deals on some of their favorite No Cow products 💚 Follow along on Instagram (@nocow) or join our VIP email list on nocow.com to find out which deals are happening next! #12daysofdeals #plantbasedprotein #socialmediamarketing #emailmarketing #holidaymarketing

This report from Green Queen Media highlights a necessary truth: 🌱 Plant-based meats are healthier than their animal-based equivalents and better for the environment. 💡 Don't believe the hype from the mainstream media! They are in the pockets of the meat and dairy industry who have spent BILLIONS creating this UPF narrative. Use your instincts. The economics of growing plants and eating them will always be more efficient than growing animals and eating them! 🕵♂️ 💸 #plantbasedmeat #ultraprocessedfood #sustainablefood

June 24 sees Gold Standard Nutrition (GSN) meet yet another of its 2024 Brand milestones with the ambitious launch of its first garage forecourt alliance (Valli Forecourts Ltd who are stocking 2 of GSN’s acclaimed Chicken Bite offerings (Panko and Salt & Pepper), all 4 high protein wraps (Korean Sweet Chilli, Sticky BBQ Chicken, Chicken Tikka & English Breakfast) and 7 of GSNs most popular Pots of Gold formats (Sweet & Sour, Breaded Chicken Katsu, Salt & Pepper Chicken Noodles, Malaysian Coconut Curry, Pasta Bolognese, Thai Green Curry and Piri Piri with spicy rice) as part of its NEW protein-rich offer. Today, Gold Standard Nutrition is a leading voice within the thriving movement for protein-rich #frozen #readymeals for #healthconscious consumers seeking tasty savoury food offerings that are low in #sugar and rich in #protein. The #Selby based business first made its name within the indie #gym scene before pivoting into B2C over COVID, which remains a key component of the business’s distribution network to this day.  Today GSN’s ambitious reach extends to the #NHS, army barracks, ambulance & #policestations and #university campuses, some exploratory #export opportunities, #foodservice and most recently an ambitious trial within a selection of Co-op stores. According to Gold Standard spokesperson, Neal Rawlinson, ‘We identified the opportunity for best-in-class #garageforecourts some time ago because it perfectly mirrored the time-poor yet conscientious consumer demographic that we’re actively targeting. Valli is a perfect garage forecourt partner for a conscientious food brand like ours, because its stores not only offer an extensive food offer, they are also a proven pitstop for innovative challenger brands to showcase their appetite appeal. Gold Standard Nutrition

I am virtually attending the The Wall Street Journal Global Food Forum in Chicago and while many speakers have been sharing their expertise, two leaders really stuck out to me: 🥣Gabrielle (Ellie) Rubenstein called cottage cheese sexy! She also is of the opinion that consumers do not want technology in their food. They want less steps between the raw ingredient to the finished product. Additionally, taste and experience are still very important versus technology. 🍫Ellie also spoke about the fact that the protein industry will grow to $32 billion by 2029 and CLEAN ingredients are still in (enter dairy). The new category they are doubling down on as an investment company: Protein Bars and protein in traditional baked goods. Clean, shelf stable and affordable. 🌿Kat Cole spoke about their premium product (AG1) with premium positioning: the daily spend is $3 per day for a scoop of powder that fills nutritional gaps. This is significantly higher than the cost of whey protein powder, which can be as low as $0.65 per serving while dairy has all the elements of a premium product. #DairyInnovation #PremiumNutrition #WSJFoodForum #HealthBenefits #DairyIndustry

Food marketing agency Curious Plot conducted a national survey of more than 700 food-forward consumers to gauge their curiosity on culinary, nutrition and sustainability topics, selectively honing who would be considered among the first to discover and embrace new food ideas and practices. Curious Plot CEO Laurie Fleck believes it's about more than just following trends, it's about being "relentlessly curious to discover what’s next." Check out the reports findings including top curiosities by generation and what and who influence food interests! #food #foodbusiness #foodmarketing #foodinsights #foodbusiness #foodexperience #consumerdata #consumerspending #consumerinsights #culinaryarts #nutrition #sustainablefood #sustainability #marketing #marketing

We all know vegetables are an important part of our diet and many people are seeking out plant-based brands as a healthy alternative to meat. Visit our success stories on catalina.com and see how we helped Quorn Foods, and other plant-based brands, grow their footprint in this market. #veggie #veggieday #successstories #roi #cpg

𝗗𝗼𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗿𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰-𝟮𝟬𝟯𝟬. 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗧𝗼 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱. 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗗𝗙: https://lnkd.in/dnmJ3eHY Dog yogurt is a specialized food designed to mimic the texture and taste of human yogurt, but tailored to meet the nutritional needs and digestive characteristics of dogs. This report offers a thorough and comprehensive analysis of the global dog yogurt market, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative data by manufacturers, regions, countries, types, and applications. It examines the evolving market dynamics, including competition, supply and demand trends, and key factors driving changing demands across various markets. Additionally, it includes company profiles, product examples from selected competitors, and market share estimates for leading companies in 2024. *𝗕𝘆 𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗲: Liquid Yogurt, Frozen Yogurt *𝗕𝘆 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Online Sales, Supermarkets, Specialized Pet Shops, Retail Stores *𝗕𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻: North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, Middle East & Africa *𝗕𝘆 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀: Chobani, Frozzys, Boss Nation Brands, Yoghund; TBD Brands, Seven Stars Farm, Whole Foods Market, Amazon, siggi's #DogYogurt #PetFood #CanineNutrition #PetHealth #DogDiet #PetIndustry #DogTreats #PetCare #HealthyPets #DogProducts