USDA awards $1 million-plus in 2023 Market Access Program fund
December 15, 2022
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) received a record level of funding of more than $1 million from the US Department of Agriculture’s Market Access Program (MAP) to promote US organic products around the world in 2023. The award, totaling $1,011,911 in new funding to the association, is an almost 10% increase from the 2022 levels, and the largest MAP award ever received by OTA.
Industry giant doubles down on scaling global reusable packaging options
December 15, 2022
PepsiCo announced a global packaging goal intended to double the percentage of all beverage servings it sells delivered through reusable models from 10% to 20% by 2030. This ambition is part of PepsiCo Positive (pep+), the company's strategic, end-to-end business transformation that puts sustainability and people at the center of how the company will create growth and value.
New platform will enable CPG brands, ingredient suppliers and technology providers to leverage artificial intelligence for innovation
December 13, 2022
NotCo will continue to operate its branded business, NotCo Food, offering products like NotMilk™, NotBurger™ and NotChicken™ through retail and food service businesses nationwide.
Jennifer Lindsey to take on role as chief marketing and digital officer, member of the executive committee
December 13, 2022
The role will partner with the three business units, connecting the market to the end customer using market research and insights, digital experience, innovation partnership and communications.
Nicolas Mirzayantz to depart IFF following career of industry-defining accomplishments
December 8, 2022
IFF announced that Nicolas Mirzayantz, president of IFF’s Nourish division, will leave the company following a successful 34+ year tenure, effective Dec. 31, 2022. Upon his departure, IFF CEO Frank Clyburn will lead IFF’s current Nourish division until a replacement is named.
Ferrero and Wells are both family companies with extensive confectionery and ice cream experience
December 8, 2022
Ferrero and Wells are both family companies with extensive confectionery and ice cream experience, quality products, proud heritage and a strong portfolio of well-loved brands.
BENEO uses Fi Europe to showcase new plant-based protein strategy
December 8, 2022
With a unique recipe and highly efficient patented process technology, BENEO offers manufacturers a scalable and effective way to tap into the plant-based trend, with the most authentic chicken imitation products.
The company is on a mission to save 1 billion gallons of water by 2025
December 7, 2022
Kazoo Snacks offers sustainable tortilla chips made from upcycled corn germ, resulting in a nutritious, flavorful enzyme-rich tortilla chip, with proven water-savings and 61% more vitamin E than some tortilla chip brands.
US snack index explores preferences and behaviors for holiday snacking and beyond
December 6, 2022
The "crunch" factor was on top as an important component of the perfect snack in the latest Frito-Lay US Trend Index. The index polled consumers on their snacking preferences and found that more than 70% of snackers would reach for a food with a crunch when considering their perfect snack.