Weekly Roundup – Week of 6.26.23
June 30, 2023
Find newsworthy food and beverage-related stories of the week – curated by our team of strategists and food enthusiasts:
5 Big Bakery Trends On the Rise
From the classics to new trends, experts weigh in on what’s hot in bakery today. First, as reported by TastingTable, Apothecary Chic, the “old-timey”, “potion-like bottles of liquid and dried herbs” are now finding their way onto cakes and pastries as decorative edible flowers. A second notable trend is the expansion of sourdough into other formats. For example, Flour Craft Bakery in California offers Sourdough Chocolate Chip cookies that are made with a sourdough starter and brown butter. Find All 5 Trends Here.
Are Walmart and Amazon Setting New Standards In Fulfillment?
To keep up with the ever-changing world of commerce Walmart and Amazon are making some fundamental changes to their fulfillment strategies. Walmart has just built its second “next generation” fulfillment center pack with high-tech equipment to achieve the perfect balance of people, technology, and machines. This will allow them to compete with the likes of Amazon by being able to reach 95% of the U.S. population with the next-day or two-day shipping accommodations. Meanwhile, Amazon is turning away from its national model to a regional model of shipping, reducing the cost and enabling more next-day and same-day deliveries. Learn More.
New Plant-Based Substitute Shows Promise In Outperforming Eggs
Startup Plantible Foods has introduced its first product called Rubi Whisk. This is a plant-based egg replacer made from highly functional proteins extracted from Lemna – a fast-growing aquatic plant. Martens Fekini, a co-founder of Plantible Foods, told AgFunderNews, “Rubi Whisk can replace eggs in everything from bread to cookies. It is nearly 100% soluble in water and forms stable emulsions when mixed with water and oil at high speeds, creating moister baked goods.” This product comes at a time when many food manufacturers are looking for egg substitutes due to ethical issues in egg production, allergen concerns, and environmental health protection. Lemna is a free-floating plant that grows without pesticides and requires no arable land, according to the article. Read Article.
KFC Kicks Off July With A Bang
On or before July 3, KFC will be introducing three new menu items, including a new Ultimate BBQ Crispy Chicken Sandwich topped with hickory bacon, KFC’s honey BBQ sauce, fried onions, melted cheese, and pickles in between a brioche bun. Along with the new sandwich, KFC will be launching a refreshing new beverage – Blackberry Lemonade. A value box will be added to the menu as well that features 12 pieces of Kentucky Fried Chicken Nuggets, four pieces of chicken, Secret Recipe Fries, four biscuits, and a choice of four dipping sauces – all for $20. Read More.
Muscle Milk Expands Into Broader Categories Beyond Muscle Recovery Drinks
Well known for its performance-based applications, Muscle Milk has continued to have a large presence in the health and wellness industry. Today, the brand is finding new outlets for its products beyond dedicated gym goers who add this protein powder to pre-workout shakes. Consumers are using the powders as creamers for their coffee and ingredients in ice cream and baked goods for protein-packed snacks to eat any time of the day. The company has taken note of these functional substitutions and plans on exploring how to increase its presence even further outside the performance world. Read Story.
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