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Want to understand what's coming down the pike in #petfood? For many of those #trends, look no further than the latest in human #food, says Daniel Levine, director of the Avant-Guide Institute, especially as we increasingly want for our #pets what we want for ourselves. In a #keynote at the #PetfoodForum this week, he detailed his expectations in #foodandbeverage #functionality, transparency (especially with regards to #sustainability), humanification, #convenience, and #technology. Read more from Editor-in-Chief Aaron Hand, who's in Kansas City this week to report.

CULT Food Science Corp (CSE:CULT, OTCQB:CULTF) said it has formed a partnership with a Korean pet foods startup, Everything But, to supply cell-cultivated chicken to its stable of sustainable pet food brands. The company will add the Korean firm’s cell-cultivated chicken in its dog and cat foods brands. #CellCultivatedChicken, recently approved for sale in the United States for human consumption, is produced by taking a sample from a live chicken and then growing and scaling the cells in large bioreactors. The company's cell-cultivated chicken products are expected to be among the world's first such pet products brought to market, CULT Food said in a statement, adding that availability of the cell-cultivated chicken pet products will be announced soon. More at #Proactive #ProactiveInvestors #CSE #OTCQB #CULT #CULTF #CULTFoodScience http://ow.ly/OzGn104RRuT

The taste and aroma are essential and decisive when we feed and, because of that, many times, extremely nutritious products are left out, for not having those pleasant sensory characteristics. Just like us humans, animals also take smell, flavor and texture into consideration when they accept a food; and this characteristic is known as palatability. The analysis of palatability when developing pet food has become a powerful tool to help get to the kind of formula that pleases these animals' taste. Access the complete article through the link below and find out how palatability affects the formulation of pet products and some other ways to improve their palatable aspects. https://lnkd.in/dbCQQj3Q

Freshpet has posted accelerated sales and volume growth, which CEO Billy Cyr said puts the US business “ahead of the pace required to deliver our 2027 goals”. #ceo #ceos #ceomindset #ceoinsights #petfood #petfoodindustry #pets #petcare #petowners #food #foodindustry #foodindustryinsight #foodnews #foodbusiness #foodbusinessnews #foodbusinessowner

This is for all pet food professionals! 🐾 Daniel Levine, keynote speaker at the recent Petfood Forum, shared six approaching mindset trends that will revolutionize the pet food industry. As the director of the Avant-Guide Institute, Levine's insights are invaluable for those looking to innovate and stay ahead of the curve in this competitive market. In his session, Levine emphasized the importance of understanding mindset trends, which are measurable changes in customer sentiment. Unlike passing fads, trends offer valuable insights that can guide business decisions and drive success. By keeping a pulse on these trends, pet food producers can adapt and thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape. Curious about the six key areas Levine highlighted? From People Food Trends to Technology, each trend plays a crucial role in shaping the future of pet food. Check out the latest article from Petfood Industry Magazine to learn more about these insights 👇 https://hubs.ly/Q02z9VKC0 #PetFoodIndustry #PetFoodForum #Innovation #Trends #PetFoodBusiness #KeynoteSpeaker #PetIndustryInnovations

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How effing tone deaf can this be? 😐💀 I'm looking at you LesserEvil Brand Snack Co. A report comes out discussing concerning amounts of lead 👉in a food specifically marketed to kids as a better for you alternative, and the response from the company is marketing speak, excuses and denial. "The study found that LesserEvil’s Lil’ Puffs Intergalactic Voyager Veggie Blend puffs contained "more lead per serving than any of the 80 baby foods" Consumer Reports has tested since 2017." The company's response: "We are proud of the best-in-class products we've put on shelves, which all meet GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) standards and federal regulations for organic products. Food safety is a top priority, and we conduct extensive testing for all LesserEvil products that complies with California Prop 65 and federal standards." Caitlin Mack Seriously. They could have said they will immediately evaluate their entire supply chain, and that they take these kinds of things seriously. Bro we eat this stuff so it's personal. Valor Equity Partners Touch Capital Thank you for the reporting. Elizabeth Flood Food Dive Consumer Reports https://lnkd.in/g4icKaCW

【植物代替食品】#61 オランダの大手リテールではプラントベースドが従来の動物性食品よりも安い価格になっているとのこと。チーズやヨーグルトなど中にはまだ高いものもあるけれど、着実に価格競争力は上がっています。まずは土俵に上がること、これからが本当の意味でプラントベースドの市場開発が始まると感じます☺️🪴 【Plant-based food】#61 Plant-based products are now priced lower than conventional animal products at major retailers in the Netherlands. Some of them, such as cheese and yogurt, are still expensive, but they are steadily becoming more price competitive. I feel that the first step is to get into the ring, and now the real development of the plant-based market will begin: ☺️🪴 #foodtech #plantbasedfood #フードテック #植物代替食品 #プラントベースド

𝗩-𝗟𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗹 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁-𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀! The future of food is getting greener in the Netherlands! We're excited to share that 11 major Dutch supermarket chains have committed to selling a whopping 60% plant-based proteins by 2030! This is a huge win for sustainability, animal welfare, and delicious plant-based options for consumers. Check out this article from Vegconomist for all the details: https://lnkd.in/dy8DTYtZ Here's what makes this news even better: ▪ 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲! A recent study by ProVeg Netherlands from Feb 2024 found that plant-based food is already cheaper overall than meat and dairy in Dutch supermarkets. ▪ 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲! Similar studies by ProVeg Belgium and ProVeg Deutschland (conducted in 2023) show supermarkets recognizing the demand for plant-based options. They are working to close the price gap between plant-based and animal products. This movement is gaining traction in countries various countries like the UK (Co-op), Germany (Lidl in Germany), and Austria (Lidl Austria), with Jumbo Supermarkten joining the initiative in the Netherlands. At V-Label, we're proud to be a part of this exciting movement. V-Label certification is the most recognized symbol for vegetarian and vegan products in Europe, especially in the food sector. We're thrilled to see our label growing among major European retailers like these Dutch supermarkets. This is just the beginning! Join us in celebrating plant-based progress! Looking to empower consumers with clear information about your plant-based products? V-Label certification is the leading symbol for vegetarian and vegan products in Europe. Talk to us. #supermarkets #plantbased #retail #foodretail #vegan vegconomist - the vegan business magazine, Spar Supermarket, Picnic Technologies, Albert Heijn Supermarkt,, ALDI Nederland, Crisp, Ekoplaza, Jumbo Supermarkten, Lidl Nederland, PLUS Retail, ODIN RETAIL LIMITED