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Business Wire
3 days ago
- Health
- Business Wire
NIQ and FoodHealth Co. Launch Comprehensive Nutrition Scoring Integration
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NielsenIQ (NIQ), the leading consumer intelligence company, and FoodHealth Co. today announced a groundbreaking collaboration to integrate the FoodHealth Score, a next-generation nutrition intelligence tool, into NIQ's global data ecosystem. This marks the first time NIQ, renowned for its expertise in customer intelligence and market research, will offer a comprehensive nutrient scoring system. The FoodHealth Score, developed by FoodHealth Co., is a data-driven metric that evaluates foods based on nutrient density and ingredient quality. 'Consumers are increasingly prioritizing health in their food choices, and the industry is taking notice,' said Marsha McGraw, Global Head of Partnerships and Verticals at NIQ. 'By integrating the FoodHealth Score, we're giving retailers and manufacturers a clear, data-backed way to evaluate product health impact and respond to evolving consumer expectations. This isn't just about data, it's about shaping a healthier food landscape.' A Multi-Pronged Integration Through this collaboration, the FoodHealth Score will be integrated into NIQ's licensable data tools, enabling retailers and manufacturers to evaluate how their products compare to others—on health—and to meet consumer demand for this information. This integration creates multiple areas of value: Consumer-Facing Tools: The score will be embedded into NIQ's Product Insight offering, allowing retailers to integrate the FoodHealth Score, and its corresponding health insights, in the same way that they integrate Label Insights' library of attributes when in a retail environment, consumers can view scores for all foods & filter based on score threshold. Food Industry Benchmarking: The score, and its corresponding health insights, will also be available for internal use by retailers and manufacturers who want to understand the competitive landscape and where white space exists to deliver on consumer demand for healthier options. Academic and Policy Research: Institutions will be able to license the score to study food health trends by ZIP code, congressional district, or demographic segment and leverage the data for potential use in powering public health policy and nutritional equity efforts. Turning Point for Conventional Food 'Health-conscious shoppers aren't a niche, they're the norm,' said Samantha Citro Alexander, Founder & CEO of FoodHealth Co. 'Consumers are scanning every aisle for healthier options, and they're willing to pay more when they can see the health difference. This is where the industry is headed, and our collaboration with NIQ is a game-changer for food companies looking to lead the way.' For decades, NIQ clients—including the largest food retailers and manufacturers—have relied on its data to track market performance, optimize product strategies, and uncover consumer insights. Now, with the integration of the FoodHealth Score, they can go even deeper by connecting product data with real health impact, shaping product development, and aligning with evolving consumer priorities. Upcoming Reports and Insights To demonstrate the power of this integration, NIQ and FoodHealth Co. will co-release a series of reports over the coming months to illuminate regional health disparities through the lens of food availability and consumption, offering unprecedented insight for policymakers, retailers, and public health leaders. About FoodHealth Co. FoodHealth Co. is a nutrition intelligence company redefining how we understand food and its impact on the body. Through its clinical research-backed FoodHealth Score, the company provides data tools that help consumers make better choices, retailers curate smarter shelves, and brands design with health in mind. With real-world integrations into major grocery chains, FoodHealth Co. believes that the future of health is food. Formerly known as bitewell, the company is headquartered in San Francisco. About NIQ NielsenIQ (NIQ) is a leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. NIQ combined with GfK in 2023, bringing together two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. Our global reach spans over 90 countries covering approximately 85% of the world's population and more than $7.2 trillion in global consumer spend. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. For more information, please visit © 2025 Nielsen Consumer LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Business Wire
06-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
FoodHealth Company (formerly bitewell) Raises $7.5M Series A to Expand Nutrition Transparency
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- FoodHealth Company, the nutrition intelligence company formerly known as bitewell, today announced it has raised $7.5 million in an oversubscribed Series A. The round was co-led by Reach Capital and Ulu Ventures, with participation from Supply Change Capital, ReThink Food, and continued support from Refinery Ventures, Mudita, Antler, and other returning investors. The FoodHealth Score changes the equation. It moves beyond calorie counts and vague marketing claims to give consumers, retailers, and brands a shared, evidence-based language for food quality. Share The raise fuels a bold new chapter for the company, alongside: A rebrand from bitewell to FoodHealth Company, reflecting its evolution into the leading provider of health-forward nutrition data and focus on its flagship FoodHealth Score. The opening of its new headquarters in San Francisco, placing it at the crossroads of health systems, retail innovation, and tech. 'For over a century, the calorie has been the prevailing measure of whether food is 'good' for us. But 100 calories from a sugary cereal doesn't land in your body the same way as 100 calories from a bowl of lentils,' said Sam Citro Alexander, Co-Founder and CEO. 'The FoodHealth Score changes the equation. It moves beyond calorie counts and vague marketing claims to give consumers, retailers, and brands a shared, evidence-based language for food quality.' The FoodHealth Score: A New Standard in Food Quality At the heart of FoodHealth Co's nutrition intelligence suite is the FoodHealth Score: a simple rating system from 1 to 100 that evaluates food based on nutrient density and ingredient quality. Developed by a team of data scientists and dietitians, and FoodMed Certified to drive positive health outcomes, the score helps consumers understand how a food fits into a diet focused on disease prevention. It promotes attributes like whole grains, healthy fats, protein & fiber —and detracts for things like artificial colors, harmful additives, and added sugars. Momentum Across Retail The Score is already embedded across the entire The Kroger Co. portfolio of banners including Ralphs, Harris Teeter, and King Soopers, helping millions of shoppers make better decisions. When shopping online or using the Kroger app, shoppers can now see clear, science-backed scores alongside their groceries. This month, the rollout will expand to another major retail chain, further accelerating the Score's reach across mainstream American households. With over $20 million raised to date, FoodHealth Co. is actively working to license its scoring system across the food ecosystem. 'Our goal,' said Alexander, 'is to bring the FoodHealth Score to every place a person is making a food choice—whether that's a supermarket aisle, restaurant menu, or school cafeteria line.' A Platform for Change The rebrand and HQ launch signal FoodHealth Co.'s commitment to becoming the backbone of the food-as-health movement—powering the bridge between food and healthcare that will eliminate diet-related disease for good. 'This is about more than changing what's in your cart,' said Jomayra Herrera, Partner at Reach Capital. 'It's about creating systems-level change—making it easier for everyone to access and understand food that truly nourishes.' About FoodHealth Company FoodHealth Co. is a nutrition intelligence company revolutionizing how we understand and access healthy food. Through its personalized FoodHealth Score, the company provides data tools that help consumers make better choices, retailers curate smarter shelves, and brands design with health in mind. Formerly known as bitewell, the company is headquartered in San Francisco.
