Pioneering Innovation: Cold Plasma Research for Dairy Processing Food Safety

With support from the Dairy Innovation Hub, Dr. Zifan Wan is developing innovative, chemical-free solutions that improve food sanitation, boost crop yields and promote a more sustainable agricultural system. 

New Research from HelloFresh Sounds the Alarm on Rising Student Hunger Ahead of Spring Break

March 18, 2025 HELLOFRESH GROUP

This spring break, HelloFresh is taking action to support the teachers who are going above and beyond to help their hungry students and to ease the burden placed on these students’ families during school breaks. In partnership with local nonprofits and public school districts, HelloFresh will support students and families with free meal kits featuring wholesome, family-friendly recipes ahead of spring break in Brooklyn, NY; Newark, NJ; and Buckeye, AZ.

Study Reveals the Protein Snack Phenomenon is Racing Through the $126B Snacking Market – and Consumers Want More

March 18, 2025 Chomps

Despite this gap, protein-forward snacks are outpacing the overall snacking category 3x in growth within the $126 billion snacking industry, with protein snacks accounting for $24 billion—yet the retail landscape and product innovation pipeline have struggled to keep pace with shifting consumer habits.

Confectionery Sales Break Records, Surpass $54 Billion in 2024

Across the board, consumers are concerned about the price of groceries, which has led to widespread shifts in food and beverage spending. However, 98 percent of shoppers reported that they had purchased confectionery products at some point in 2024, demonstrating that they continue to leave room in their budgets for treats like chocolate and candy that enhance special moments.

CheeseCon Ideas Showcase Delivers Concise Insights on Hot Topics

This year, Ideas Showcase speakers will focus on food safety, automation, equipment innovations, regulatory compliance, process improvement, and more. Presentations will take place Wednesday, April 16 on CheeseCon’s 75,000-square-foot exhibit floor.