Food Industry

While consumers are willing to pay more for some items, they are being more choosy about which ones to purchase, according to the bank’s chief agricultural economist.

Grown in Peru, the ingredient features fruity, tropical notes with moderate heat. It is used in everything from seafood and poultry to sauces and salsas.

The USDA is expecting consumer costs to rise another 20% this year as bird flu devastates commercial flocks.

The offering is being marketed by the food giant as a mid-morning snack that bridges the gap between breakfast and lunch.

The company’s first major portfolio expansion is a hydration offering, with plans to enter other categories that connect it with more consumers throughout the day.

The company’s brewmaster said it has ample room to expand as consumer interest in alcohol-free products grows and larger beer companies fail to fully back their offerings.

The beverage, once owned by PepsiCo, is tapping into consumer interest in nostalgia and better-for-products made with real ingredients, probiotics and low amounts of sugar. 

The beverage, which reaches stores on Feb. 10, was developed following consumer demand. It is expected to remain on shelves until early 2026.

Land O’Frost engineers continued to identify repetitive tasks in their end-of-line packing process that held up target productivity. The missing solution was automation and one company held the key.

The purchase for an undisclosed amount expands the Nutella maker’s presence in the better-for-you category while increasing its U.S. footprint.