Archives for September 16, 2024

CAA International Cocoa Conference 2024

A world without cocoa? Lab-grown chocolate and other technologies may provide alternative, but not replacement – expert panel

Current trending solutions to the cocoa price crisis such as lab-grown or cocoa-free chocolate technologies may provide a niche alternative to the lack of cocoa bean supply, but are unlikely to replace the role of authentic cocoa in the food system,...

Are pop-ups worth it? For food and beverage brands, they just might be

Tracking the return on investment (ROI) of pop-ups involves juggling multiple metrics, but food and beverages brands have a distinct advantage in leveraging sensory experiences to build lasting loyalty among consumers both in-person and digitally,...

Is your brand ready for the HFSS advertising shake-up?

The clock is ticking for the UK’s HFSS (high in fat, sugar, and salt) advertising ban. How will brands pivot their strategies to adapt to these sweeping regulatory changes?

F&B excluded from European Commission’s competitiveness strategy

Food and beverage – Europe’s largest manufacturing industry – has been omitted from the European Commission’s ‘The future of European competitiveness’ report designed to accelerate the EU’s finances ahead of competing nations.

Pumpkin spice innovation to fall for: From Oreos to Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes and everything in between

As we dive into the world of new product development (NPD) in this seasonal segment, it's clear that pumpkin spice is more than just a fleeting trend.