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Spiceology: Elevating the Spice Experience Spokane, Wash. – Spiceology, a leading spice blend manufacturer, believes that cooking and eating should be joyful experiences. Founded in 2013 by Pete Taylor, an executive chef, and Heather Scholten, a food blogger, Spiceology set…

According to global research from Kalsec, 81% of consumers enjoy spicy food at a medium heat level or above. This growing demand for heat is evident in the fact that 95% of restaurants offer at least one spicy menu item.…

Many new food and beverage products fail to succeed in the market. According to Nielsen, approximately 85% of new consumer packaged goods in the US do not last beyond two years of their launch. While it may be easy to…

KANSAS CITY — Companies are introducing exciting new products to their classic brand portfolios. The Campbell’s Co. is enhancing its V8 Energy line by adding electrolytes. This beverage line now includes drink mix sticks and ready-to-drink canned options. The drink…

More Food and Beverage Companies Facing Lawsuits Over Zero-Sugar Labels Several food and beverage companies using the sweetener allulose are now grappling with class action lawsuits regarding their zero-sugar labels. The FDA’s recent stance against the industry has spurred renewed…

Marzetti Co. in Westerville, Ohio, achieved another year of record sales thanks to the success of the Bachan’s Japanese barbecue sauce brand. Additionally, Texas Roadhouse dinner rolls continued to gain traction, despite facing tough year-over-year comparisons. In the fiscal year…

DENVER – New product innovations showcased at the Newtopia Now tradeshow Exciting new products were on display at the Newtopia Now tradeshow, which took place from Aug. 18-20. From emerging startups to established brands, exhibitors presented a wide range of…

CHICAGO — The demand for convenient, flavor-forward foods and beverages is on the rise, and popping boba is emerging as a popular choice for adding a new and exciting experience to menus. Thanks to ingredient suppliers investing in technology to…

Gluten-free products continue to gain popularity in the market. Caulipower introduces a new high-protein pizza made with Greek yogurt and cauliflower. This gluten-free supreme pizza packs 42 grams of protein and 6 grams of fiber. The Campbell’s Co. is also…

Despite challenges such as inflation and reduced consumer spending impacting profits, food companies are turning to mergers and acquisitions to maintain a competitive edge in growing market segments like clean-label ingredients and protein. According to Corporate Finance Associates, acquisitions in…