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From cottage cheese to whole milk, find out why dairy foods are back in the spotlight and here to stay in this new article written by Dairy Council of CA CEO Amy DeLisio. #CAdairy #SustainableEating #NutritionScience

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The resurgence of dairy foods is just beginning, and there is much to anticipate. Take a look at our newest column from Amy DeLisio, MPH, RDN, the CEO of Dairy Council of California, to learn more. #DairyCouncilofCalifornia #AmyDelisio #DairyFoods #DairyResurgence https://lnkd.in/g7Rd4Dtg

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When we set up this study, we weren’t sure what to expect. We *hoped* our gut feelings on consumer preferences aligned with reality. Turns out we were right on the money! And the overall best apple of all 8 samples? Ambrosia Gold! 65% of consumers picked Ambrosia Gold as their ultimate favorite. Read all about Kanzi, Juici, and Evercrisp and see how they fared in taste testing against their core counterparts. Information like this helps us make decisions on plantings, shelf positioning and marketing tactics, and we have some great tools to promote around these themes. Check it out!

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Ventura Foods is a California-based joint venture between CHS and Mitsui & Co. that produces oil-based ingredients and food products for the foodservice industry. Co-owning Ventura Foods directly connects CHS farmer-owners to the food supply chain, says Todd Biedenfeld, director of vegetable oil and sunflower sales with CHS. “CHS has had incredible returns from our soy and canola processing businesses over the last few years and Ventura Foods is a large contributor to that success,” he says. “Rewards to owners traditionally end when we ship out the refined oil and meal from our facilities. Owning 50% of Ventura Foods allows CHS to participate more completely in the supply chain and when Ventura Foods is profitable, we share in that success.” Learn more about Ventura Foods and how it is driving oilseed demand: https://bit.ly/3Uzm1H8.

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Did you see our feature in the Sacramento Business Journal? We are sharing how Exceedient Foods, the innovation arm of Farmers' Rice Cooperative, is revolutionizing the food industry with single-source gluten-free ingredient solutions. 🌾✨ Dive into the full article to explore our commitment to shaping a future of delicious and sustainable food:https://lnkd.in/gkUarX24

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Dive into the latest edition of Dairy Processing Magazine, featuring Dairy Council of California's Nutrition & Industry Affairs Officer, Ashley Rosales, RDN. Discover her insights on consumer behavior and the functional health benefits of dairy across the lifespan. Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q02Gh9D80 #dairy #dairynutrition #dairycouncilofca #dairyprocessing #health

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In this episode of The Natural List, co-hosts Jessica Rubino and Adrienne Smith are joined by nutrition experts Jessie Shafer, RD and Debra Eschmeyer. According to Eschmeyer, two out of three children on average drink a sugary beverage every day. Moreover, children consume approximately fifty-three pounds of added #sugar per year. To combat this acclimation to extremely sweet products, many #CPG brands are starting to reduce added sugar and natural sweeteners in children’s products and increasing nutrients like fiber and protein. Bottom line: when it comes to sweetness, less is more. Listen here: https://utm.io/ugPXr #naturalproducts #brands #lowsugar #childrensnutrition

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Garrett McBride, SPSM, thanks for sharing insights on the Fall Harvest in this video!

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How is the rise of GLP-1 drugs and health-conscious consumers impacting the grocery and food industry? We explore this and more in the latest issue of California Grocer magazine, “The New Food Frontier.” Read on page 16: https://lnkd.in/gMy24NSS

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Since my talk at IFT, I've been seeing ashwaganda EVERYWHERE, even more so than what I did before. Could it be the next ingredient in our longevity toolkit? This article says yes! Review reveals benefits of ashwagandha on 'inflammaging' https://buff.ly/4c8V97E

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Emotionally Healthy Products *Our definition below Over the past three years, I have been drawn to a few different areas of CPG outside of our core business: #Ayurveda #IndoorFarming #RegenerativeAgriculture The other day, after preparing for a podcast, I realized what connects these three groups: They are all emotionally healthy products. I had never heard the term before until David Brown used it when I mentioned eating; I felt like eating Alec's Ice Cream was good for me. Emotionally healthy CPG products enhance well-being by promoting positive feelings and satisfaction. They emphasize sustainability, natural ingredients, and holistic well-being, offering nourishment and emotional upliftment.

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SKU's mentor community has deep experience building brands and disrupting categories, whether that be Matthew OHayer, who upended the egg industry with Vital Farms, or Jeff Richards, who launched Mooala, which has created new innovations within the plant-based milk segment. SKU Fall '24 mentor Jill Talcott  is a passionate food and beverage lover and creator with a vibrant entrepreneurial spirit. During her time as a leader in innovation, commercialization and development at Starbucks for over 16 years, working on CPG and food-service projects for the U.S. and International markets. She developed and launched coconut milk to over 15K stores, pioneered the development of alternative milks to replace traditional dairy bases and delivered a breakthrough beverage innovation through a new chocolate strategy. During her time as a leader in innovation and development at Starbucks, Jill is most proud of her work in taking the cold coffee experience to new levels through innovative thought leadership, passion, teamwork, and a devotion to finding solutions. She was the winner of Starbucks' “Trail Blazer” and “Courage” awards for Innovation (championing and driving big ideas to life). As a Food Tech Evangelist at Amazon, Jill developed and trained the team on the product development process and established trained panel to guide rapid product and packaging decision making .   In 2021 she started UpCup Creations, a beverage development consulting firm. She has helped small brands bring numerous products to market from coffee beverages to cocktails in can, and many things in between. Her specialties are beverage innovation, product development, including ingredient sourcing and Commercialization. If you would like to work with passionate founders and rocks stars like Jill, we have a small number of mentor spots left for talented CPG leaders. If you would like to learn more, fill out our Mentor Interest Form and we will schedule an interview. https://lnkd.in/grvpPD8e Michelle Breyer Buff Greebe Maddie S. Brooke Wilson #mentors #mentoring #mentorshipmatters #accelerator #cpgaccelerator #startups #cpgstartups #founders #cpgfounders #entrepreneurship #cpg #cpgs #consumerpackagedgoods #consumerproducts #foodandbeverage #innovation #commercialization #productcreation #productlaunch #coffee #coldbrew #coldcoffee #coffeeinnovation #productinnovation

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Plantaway Expands Its Plant Protein Range with launch of Protein-Packed Sausages and Pepperoni’  https://lnkd.in/gyQYE8MF #Plantaway #PlantBased #ProteinPacked #Sausages #Pepperoni #MeatAlternatives #PlantProtein #Vegetarian #Vegan #HealthyEating #SustainableFood #PeaProtein #IndianMarket #FoodInnovation #D2C #Swiggy #Zomato #India #PlantBasedDiet #FoodTrends #fooddrinkinnovations #PR #Fooddrinkinnovations #Webzine #industrynews #PR #Pressrelease #processing #Packaging #innovations #safetyHygiene #sustainability #foodmagazine #foodmagazineonline #drinkmagazine #virtualmagazine #research #advertise #subscribe 

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Look Ma, we made it to Sprouts Farmers Market ! 🥂 3 flavors are landing in 30+ select locations in Southern California as part of Sprouts’ Innovation Table and we are thrilled! Big shoutout to the team at Pod Foods for including EATABLE INC. in their Box of Innovation which was instrumental in having us be part of this launch alongside other fab CPG brands. As much as we’re celebrating today, I also wanted to take a second to call out (esp to my non-CPG friends who may not realize this)… The road to mass grocery and retail is HARD AF. 😅 It has always been a dream of Vincent Li and I as founders to see EATABLE popcorn on the shelves of major grocery stores. But truth be told, this journey to bridge EATABLE’s brand identity from a premium gift/department store brand to mass grocery brand has been chock full of headwinds. We’ve pivoted countless times over the last 2 years to tweak: - Pricing (one of the BIGGEST hurdles for emerging brands) - Pack size - Pack design and branding - Distribution model - Logistics and supply chain - Channel strategy - Trade marketing support strategy - Balancing a lean marketing budget between online and offline to drive sellthrough and velocity Getting on shelf is an important first step, but there’s lots of heavy lifting to be done to ensure we sell OFF the shelf too! 🛒 Our journey has been full of small tests, lots of failures and rejection along the way, which have resulted in a TON of learnings (for future posts!) In the meantime, if you or someone you know is in SoCal - Please shop EATABLE INC. at your local Sprouts and grab a bag of popcorn that will POP a party in your mouth, and start conversations at your next gathering! How we perform in these next 90 days at their Innovation Table will determine whether we get to stay on the shelves for the long haul! 🥳 Any CPG friends who have experience selling into Sprouts I’d love to connect and learn from you! And if you happen to see us in store, help a girl out and send a quick photo or “shelfie” with EATABLE - it’ll make my day in more ways than you know! 🍿+🥂 #EATABLE #CPGbusiness #CPGfounder #foodstartup #RetailLaunch #Sprouts #SoCal

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It’s no surprise that meat prices are up at the grocery store. Though a variety of factors are at play here, Congresswoman Yadira Caraveo can help mitigate price increases for Coloradans: Support the House Farm Bill that includes a fix to California’s damaging Proposition 12. #beef #marketdata #prices #meat #pork #analytics #data #meatindustry #cattle #hog #swine #markets #protein #news #blogs #ranchers #packers #retailers #foodservice #feedlotoperators #proposition12

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If you're heading to SuperZoo Aug. 14-16 in Las Vegas, you won't want to miss the panel at 10:30 a.m. CT on Aug. 16 on opportunities for Petcare Startups. SKU Executive Director Buff Greebe will be a part of the superstar panel of the leaders of the nation's top industry accelerators. Other members of the panel include: - Moderator: SKU alum Jamie Smith, co-founder of Innovative Pet Lab - Dustin McAdams, EIR Purina PetCare Innovation Prize - Anne Gunden, Program Manager, Animal Health Plug and Play - Rachel Sheppard, Director Ventures at Mars Petcare Pet industry professionals from around the world will attend the 2024 SuperZoo, North America’s leading pet retail trade show. More than 16K attendees are expected to attend this year's show, including more than 1.3K buyers and 1.1K exhibitors. Several SKU alums will be exhibiting, including Springer Pets (1488), 🐶 A Pup Above (3469) and Innovative Pet Lab (7177). If you would like to connect with Buff Greebe at the show, email him at [email protected] to schedule a time. Michelle Breyer Buff Greebe Brooke Wilson Maddie S. 🐶 Ruth Stedman Marriott Javier A. Marriott Shannon Ross James (Jay) DeLong #petcare #petstartups #accelerator #petaccelerator #petproducts #emergingbrands #dogfood #catfood #dogaccessorites #petcare #petcareindustry #petcareinnovation #petaccelerators #mentors #mentorshipmatters #petstartups #petfounders #entrepreneurship #founders #emergingbrands #petemergingbrands

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This is so smart, and demonstrates the importance of understanding your target’s needs and identifying gaps in the marketplace. Weight loss drugs are gaining in popularity and these consumers need help in maintaining their diet regimen. Bravo Nestlé for creating a high protein, high fiber convenient meal option. #knowyourtarget #marketing #productlaunches

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Everyone knows the GLP-1 drugs, like Ozempic, are coming for the food industry. So we talked to flavor expert, and food industry consultant Barb Stuckey about what the big players will do in response. What are the new flavors, new food concepts, and new portion sizes that will win back users of these drugs? Fascinating conversation. https://lnkd.in/ezm9NYrf

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The Pacific Northwest, especially Seattle-Tacoma, has long been a vital center for dairy production. With lush pastures and a favorable climate, this region supports a booming dairy industry that provides fresh milk, cheese, and other products to markets near and far. Seattle-Tacoma’s role in the U.S. dairy sector is only growing, bringing with it a rising need for cold storage solutions to keep products fresh and maintain their quality. With high volumes of milk and dairy goods moving through daily, advanced #ColdStorage is critical in preserving nutritional value and extending the shelf life of perishable items. #SupplyChainEfficiency and #RefrigerationTechnology are more than just buzzwords here—they’re the backbone of a dairy system that safely and efficiently delivers temperature-sensitive products across local and national markets. Cold storage facilities in Seattle-Tacoma are essential, leveraging energy-efficient technology to support this vibrant dairy supply chain. If you’re looking to invest or expand operations in the Cold & Food supply chain, let’s connect on how you will impact food security for communities across America! Greg Millerd Christopher Fife Sarah Carter Cushman & Wakefield #ColdStorage #SeattleTacoma #ColdChain #RealEstate #SupplyChain #DairyIndustry #Logistics #FoodSafety #SustainableAgriculture #CRE #Agriculture

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