FARGO, ND. — Upcycling brewers’ spent grains adds protein and fiber to food and beverage products. The practice has a sustainability benefit, too, in that it reduces food waste. Yet cost remains an issue. “Having it make financial sense has been where the struggle is,” said Sue Marshall, founder and chief executive officer of NetZro. … Read more
LONDON — Starbucks and McDonald’s continue to be the world’s most valuable restaurant brands, according to the 2023 “Restaurants 25” report from independent brand valuation consultancy Brand Finance. The firm’s annual report uses factors such as brand strength, market share and royalty rates to evaluate the year’s 25 most valuable restaurant brands throughout the globe. … Read more
ANAHEIM, CALIF. — Sales of natural, organic and functional food and beverage products grew 6.6% to $199 billion last year, according to Nutrition Business Journal estimates. “We are a sizable, impactful, meaningful industry,” said Carlotta Mast, senior vice president and market leader at New Hope Network, during a March 8 presentation at Natural Products Expo West … Read more