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Colorful Veggie Burgers Plant Based Actual Veggies

New Better-for-You Brand Actual Veggies Enters the Plant-Based Burger Category with 4 Flavors

June 11, 2021

Actual Veggies, the first veggie-only burger, is launching in the refrigerated section at more than 360 Sprouts Farmers Market locations, online at HungryRoot, Imperfect Foods, FreshDirect, and direct-to-consumer through the Actual Veggies website.

Stealth Health Hidden Veggies Kids Meals Kidfresh Chicken Strips Homestyle

Kidfresh Debuts Child-Focused Chicken Tenders in 2 Flavors

May 17, 2021

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Kidfresh, the brand of frozen kid classics with hidden veggies in every bite, announced the introduction of its new Homestyle and Ranch-Seasoned Chicken Strips. The strips are joining the Kidfresh roster that already includes better-for-you meals kids love such as Wagon Wheels Mac & Cheese, Chicken Meatballs, Homestyle Waffles and more.

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Flagship Food Group Becomes Majority Stakeholder in La Tortilla Factory After Recent Investment

February 1, 2021

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La Tortilla Factory announced that Flagship Food Group has agreed to make an investment into the company to support its future growth strategy. Flagship will become the majority stake holder in the company while the third generation Tamayo family members continue to remain valued partners.

Real Good Foods Debuts its First Better-for-You Ice Cream in Seven Flavors

May 13, 2020

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Real Good Foods has launched a line of super-premium ice cream in seven flavors, the first dessert items for the company. Real Good Foods ice cream is the first-ever super-premium, better-for-you, ice cream made from real, simple ingredients, offering a fraction of the carbs compared to traditional ice cream. Sweetened with allulose, this ice cream offers a real ice cream experience without spiking glucose levels. Allulose is a naturally occurring sugar, free of chemical processing, which allows the body to metabolize allulose as natural sugar and not an added sugar.

Report reveals sustainability, nutrition, transparency key trends in food, beverage processing

A focus on sustainability is no longer a “nice-to-have” for food and beverage companies.

September 9, 2019

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The future of the sector revolves around being healthier, more sustainable and more concerned about how food affects the environment and society at large, according to a report released by Edelman, New York.

Study: Dairy leads as preferred packed food for weight management

Dairy products remain the most sought-after packaged food for weight management among consumers, with over 78,700,000 tons sold in 2017.

August 29, 2019

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Demand for packaged food in weight management is projected to expand at a significant pace in the forthcoming years, with volume expected to cross 118,195,000 tons in 2018, reflecting a rate of over 3.4% in 2018, according to a report published by Fact.MR, Rockville, Md. And, dairy is leading the charge.

Study: Retail breakfast trends focus on health-related product claims, positioning

While low calorie and low carb were at one time benchmarks for health food, attention has shifted to a greater focus on low/no sugar or low/no added sugars.

July 26, 2019

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Health and wellness trends have significant impact on consumer attitudes and behaviors when shopping for food and beverages, according to “Breakfast: Retail Product Trends and Opportunities in the U.S., 2nd Edition,” released by Packaged Facts, Rockville, Md.

Kroger launches OptUP app

OptUP product scores are based on a nationally-recognized dietary standard—enhanced by Kroger's registered dietitians.

July 16, 2018

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The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, introduced OptUP, a data-driven app that helps customers make more informed, healthier purchase decisions.

Study: Individual characteristics more important than shopping environment

The social and demographic factors were nearly twice as important as where one shopped for food in predicting consumption of unhealthy food, according to the study.

May 1, 2017

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When it comes to predicting consumption of unhealthy food, who a person is may matter more than where they shop for food, according to a study conducted by RAND Corp., Santa Monica, Calif.

Consumer Goods Forum, PAHO Foundation collaborate for healthier lives in Latin America

This cross-sectoral partnership emphasizes how more can be achieved by working collaboratively.

April 19, 2017

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The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF), Silver Spring, Md., and PAHO Foundation, Atlanta, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate for healthier lives in Latin America.

Clarion UX and the National Grocers Association (NGA) have announced dates and locations for The NGA Show through 2023. The NGA Show is the place where independent grocers have gathered for over 35 years, connecting supermarket retailers and wholesalers, food manufacturers and service providers from around the world to share innovative solutions and best practices that support and strengthen the independent supermarket channel.

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New Better-for-You Brand Actual Veggies Enters the Plant-Based Burger Category with 4 Flavors

Kidfresh Debuts Child-Focused Chicken Tenders in 2 Flavors

Flagship Food Group Becomes Majority Stakeholder in La Tortilla Factory After Recent Investment

Real Good Foods Debuts its First Better-for-You Ice Cream in Seven Flavors

Report reveals sustainability, nutrition, transparency key trends in food, beverage processing

Study: Dairy leads as preferred packed food for weight management

Study: Retail breakfast trends focus on health-related product claims, positioning

Kroger launches OptUP app

Study: Individual characteristics more important than shopping environment

Consumer Goods Forum, PAHO Foundation collaborate for healthier lives in Latin America

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