Voyage Foods’ Adam Maxwell on futureproofing the chocolate supply chain and more | June 5 2024

                                                  Wednesday, June 5, 2024 header image article image IFT's Food Technology magazine Soda With (Possible) Benefits Led by poppi and rival OLIPOP, U.S. sales of a dozen or more prebiotic brands are estimated at $100 million to $150 million, a level that is about triple year-ago sales, by Beverage Marketing Corp.’s calculation. Read more article image IFT Mars Wrigley Product Development Competition finalists to square off at IFT FIRST The Institute of Food Technologists Student Association (IFTSA) has announced the finalists for the 34th Annual IFTSA and Mars Wrigley Product Development Competition, which requires student teams to develop a new food idea and carry the concept through to marketing and production. Read more banner image article image AGFunder Voyage Foods’ Adam Maxwell on futureproofing the chocolate supply chain Cocoa prices are now 4-5x higher than they were when Voyage Foods started out in 2021, which makes the case for alternatives increasingly compelling, says Adam Maxwell. Read more article image GlobeNewswire Little Caesars reveals new Crazy Puffs Mac & Cheese in Canada Made fresh in restaurants every day, each order of Crazy Puffs Mac & Cheese includes 4 handheld pieces of freshly made dough filled with Mac & Cheese, topped with 100% Canadian shredded cheese, and finished with a sprinkle of Cheddar Cheese seasoning. Read more article image SNAC International SNAC International releases 2024 State of the Industry Report The report not only highlights the dollar and unit sales numbers for each category along with top performing brands within each category, but also delves into consumer trends and preferences surrounding snacking and the influences that shape their decisions and buying tendencies. Read more article image PR Newswire Association LLC. Jelly Belly, Dori Alimentos help drive profit growth for Ferrara Candy "By adding Dori and Jelly Belly to the Ferrara portfolio, we immediately accelerate our ongoing international expansion with sizeable international sales and operations of well-known and beloved brands," said Maurizio Ficarra, Chief Financial Officer of Ferrara. Read more article image PR Newswire Koia introduces line of shelf-stable protein shakes Building upon the popularity of the brand's rapidly growing refrigerated, plant-based protein shakes, Koia Nutrition Shakes launches to meet fan and consumer demand for better quality protein options to take on the go. Read more article image PR Newswire Morning Bliss by Maverick Chocolate debuts Morning Bliss has announced the launch of its new coffee alternative, featuring Maverick Chocolate's whole-bean cocoa infused with fruiting body mushrooms, matcha, chai and additional spices. Read more article image Sweets and Snacks Expo Sweets & Snacks Expo announces 2024 Most Innovative New Product Awards winners Among the winners in the 13 categories were: Nomad Snacks' Ramen Popcorn (Salty Snacks); Nerdy Nuts' Banana Cream Pie Peanut Butter Treat (Sweet Snacks); and Hot Cheddar Fries from Our Home - You Need This tied with Doritos Dinamita Smoky Chile Queso from PepsiCo for best Savory Snack. Read more article image American Academy of Neurology Eating more ultra-processed foods may be tied to cognitive decline, stroke People who eat more ultra-processed foods like soft drinks, chips and cookies may have a higher risk of having memory and thinking problems and having a stroke than those who eat fewer processed foods, according to a study published in the online issue of Neurology, Read more footer image Snack News Now 525 W. Van Buren St. | Suite 1000, Chicago, IL, 60607 All Rights Reserved © 2024 | Report Content | Learn more | | Contact