Weekly Roundup – Week of 4.11.2022
April 15, 2022
This week’s roundup includes our top 5 newsworthy stories curated from our team of strategists and food enthusiasts:
New Cellular Agricultural Start-Up Focuses on Exotic Meats
Ace Ventures launched a cultivated meat start-up, Primeval Foods, to offer lab-grown exotic meats such as Bengal tiger, zebra, jaguar, and giraffe to commercial markets – beginning with fine dining establishments. The company believes that these innovative offerings could deliver increased health benefits and tastier options beyond today’s domesticated animal sources. Is this a niche offering without legs or a ground-breaking platform with untapped potential? Decide for yourself. Read the Full Story.
Kosher Certification Meets Mainstream Appeal
While kosher certification has deep religious roots, the popularity of certified products has sprouted to a broader consumer population. Rabbi Eli Lando, executive manager of certification organization OK Kosher, believes that “consumers see kosher certification as a verification that a product is healthy, clean and safe”. While gaining certification can be challenging, more and more CPG companies are finding that the kosher seal on the packaging is a valuable asset with incremental profit potential. Learn More.
AmFam Field Aims To Score Big By Elevating Ballpark Fare
American Family Field, home to our Milwaukee Brewers, announced that Delaware North and Milwaukee’s Black Shoe Hospitality have partnered to offer fans a new ballpark culinary experience mixed with classic offerings. Fans will find elevated burgers and hot dogs, breakfast sandwiches, fire-braised chicken nachos drizzled with salsa verde and so much more – many featuring Wisconsin-sourced ingredients. Find More.
Luxurious Fruit Comes With A Premium Price
Consumers with lavish tastes can now add “fancy fruits” to their carts. Oishii strawberries, running $6 per berry, and Pinkglow pineapple, selling for $50 each, are just a couple examples of novelty boutique fruits available in participating grocery stores. In spite of their premium prices, the article adds that store customers have been attracted to these niche fruit offerings. How much would you pay for a pound of Sumo Citrus mandarins? Discover More.
Panera Bread Tests Automated Coffee Brewing System
Panera Bread, the latest fast-casual chain to consider robotics in its operations, announced the testing of Miso Robotics’ new automated coffee brewing system to help supplement its coffee and tea subscription program. The article shares that Panera’s goal for this automated system is to give employees more time to devote to customer service and overall customer experience. Read More.
