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Plant-based 3.0: Industry insiders share strategies for pushing alternative proteins forward

After a challenging few years in which falling sales and units dragged plant-based protein into the trough of disillusionment, stakeholders are finding ways up the other side of the Gartner Hype Cycle by leveraging emerging technologies, novel ingredients and new culinary techniques, which FoodNavigator-USA explores in an upcoming free webinar.

KEY unlocks potential of ketones in energy-drink category with help of $4m investment

KEY is providing consumers an alternative to sugar-laden energy drinks through ketones, as it seeks to deploy $4m in funding to grow its brand.

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Transforming the future of food protein through diversification

Industry leaders are overcoming challenges of funding, consumer preference and scaling solutions sustainably – find out how at the Future Food-Tech Alternative Proteins summit.

Sweet, savory snacks win in 2023, age influences purchase channel, Circana finds

Consumers are finding more ways to eat their favorite snacks, as younger shoppers increasingly turn to quick-service restaurants for a convenient option for in-between meal occasions, Circana shared in its annual snack report.

NPD Trend Tracker: The functional beverage edition

This week’s new product development round-up is celebrating all things functionality in the beverage category. From mushrooms to adaptogens and CBD, we profile the latest drinks and ingredients promising much more than hydration.

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Harnessing the power of postbiotics: Creating innovative immunity-enhancing products for the F&B sector

Postbiotics are emerging as a hot topic within the biotics space. How can F&B manufacturers innovate with postbiotics in functional products that promote immune health?

Finding the most accurate way to measure the environmental impact of coffee

A new scientific review offers recommendations on how to measure the environmental impact of coffee – with the hope of also standardizing how this is done in the future.

Sustainability: More than just preventing climate change

Sustainability focuses heavily on the protection of the planet and the prevention of climate change. But there’s so much more to it.

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Sneak peek into the life of today’s dedicated frontline worker

As technological advancements are changing the manufacturing industry, frontline workers now have the opportunity to make a positive difference.

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