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Multiple U.S. states and large retailers originally planned to fully transition egg production to cage-free systems by 2026, but industry surveys show that renovation costs exceed $40 per hen, with total costs surpassing $10 billion. Combined with avian flu driving up egg prices, some companies like Walmart and Kroger have abandoned their 2025 commitments. Experts predict that achieving 100% cage-free production will be difficult even by 2040.
Food and beverage giants claim they will advance emission reduction goals in 2023, but experts and activists remain skeptical, suggesting current efforts may be mere 'greenwashing.' The industry faces multiple challenges, including supply chain transformation, the reliability of carbon offsets, and the effectiveness of regenerative agriculture.
In 2023, the FMCG industry is expected to continue facing multiple challenges including supply chain issues, inflation, and geopolitical tensions. Companies such as Vita Coco, Del Monte Foods, and Kodiak Cakes have taken measures including price increases, automation investments, and SKU rationalization to respond. Experts note that the food industry is relatively stable, but companies need to be vigilant about recession risks and adjust strategies flexibly.
Mondelez International is undertaking the largest brand renewal in decades for its Toblerone and Milka chocolate brands. Toblerone focuses on packaging modernization and brand asset enhancement, while Milka adjusts its recipes and mold shapes to cater to younger consumers' preferences for taste and sustainability. Both initiatives aim to address the premiumization trend in the chocolate market and increase consumer purchase frequency.
Food tech companies moving from the lab to commercialization require not only technological breakthroughs but also the assembly of cross-disciplinary teams. This article uses companies such as AirProtein, Upside Foods, and Finless Foods as examples to analyze the critical role of non-research talent in the scaling process and how to introduce the necessary functions in stages.
Cell-cultured meat companies are moving from the lab to scaled production. Companies like Upside Foods and Finless Foods have proven technical feasibility but face multiple tests including equipment scaling, raw material supply, standardized manufacturing, and ultimately consumer acceptance.