Circana forecasts retail food and beverage volume growth to be between zero and 1%.

CEO cites consumers’ desire for affordable protein.

This year’s crop could set a record, but demand prospects uncertain.

Mass retailer “still in the early days of building out food business,” CEO says.

On-trend flavors, collaborations taking center stage.

CEO Doug McMillon: ‘We’re seeing that from some of them and not others.”

Food and beverages experienced the biggest decrease, with brand-new products representing 26% of launches from January through May 2024.

Walmart dominates with five top brands in US household penetration.

FDA indicates the labeling initiative is one part of an overall strategy.

Market is moving from a small sugar deficit last year to a small surplus this year.