It’s the moment for macadamia nuts

Natural disaster threats and competition pose challenges for what’s known as “the king of all nuts,” but experts agree that the market’s potential is promising.

By Alexandra Frost • Aug. 24, 2023

Imperfect Foods aims for sustainability-minded drinkers with wine partnership

In collaboration with beverage platform Drinks, the upcycled food and beverage retailer is selling wine that would have gone to waste or is produced with eco-friendly practices.

By Chris Casey • Aug. 22, 2023

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Top 5 stories from Food Dive

The food and beverage industry is changing rapidly and the actions companies take this year are likely to play a major role in defining their future. 

By Food Dive staff

How Unilever’s Liquid I.V. is quenching a rise in thirst for hydration drinks

An executive with the electrolyte mix explained why the brand is launching new items with better-for-you attributes — and how its product line could evolve.

By Chris Casey • Aug. 17, 2023

What’s next for cultivated meat?

The industry will have to contend with three major hurdles — cost, taste and scale — before the product becomes a regular part of consumers’ grocery lists.

By Alexandra Frost • Aug. 17, 2023

Gen Z’s complicated relationship with food comes down to taste, affordability

Ketchum research found while sustainability, animal welfare and LGBTQ rights are important factors for these consumers, they are not significant purchase drivers.

By Christopher Doering • Aug. 16, 2023

Meatable raises $35M as it aims to boost production and lower costs

The Netherlands-based cultivated meat company plans to enter retailers and restaurants in Singapore starting in 2024, while looking into other markets such as the U.S. in the future.

By Elizabeth Flood • Aug. 9, 2023

Food bankruptcies surging as companies struggle with shift in consumer habits, access to cash

Tattooed Chef and Do Good Foods are just two of the highest-profile firms to file in 2023, with analysts predicting further bankruptcies in plant based, sustainability and alternative agriculture.

By Christopher Doering • Aug. 9, 2023

A sustainability partnership that upcycles chocolate to feed farm animals

This innovative project diverts tens of thousands of pounds of chocolate waste from landfills and saves farmers money.

By Eric Boyle, Sr. Director of U.S. Commodities, Specialty Materials, and Operations Procurement, The Hershey Company • Aug. 7, 2023

Pecans coming out of their shell amid a surge in consumer demand, product launches

The nut has benefited from an increase in shopper preference for healthy and local items, as well as a jump in the popularity of snacking.

By Alexandra Frost • Aug. 3, 2023

Nestlé taps startup to advance regenerative agriculture in beef production

The CPG will work with Grassroots Carbon to pay ranchers for practices that restore soil health and reduce emissions.

By Sarah Zimmerman • July 31, 2023

PepsiCo, Walmart team on $120M investment in regenerative agriculture

Their plan is expected to deliver 4 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emission reductions by 2030.

By Nathan Owens • July 27, 2023

Indoor farming company AppHarvest files for bankruptcy

The startup, backed by Martha Stewart and now-U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance, couldn't overcome high operational costs and lower than expected crop yields.

By Sarah Zimmerman • July 26, 2023

Yo Egg announces nationwide partnership with Veggie Grill

The launch of the plant-based egg at the national restaurant group comes as other egg substitutes are available only as a scramble — not a whole egg.

By Elizabeth Flood • July 25, 2023

Former Mondelēz exec launches $80M agtech startup fund

Gil Horsky, who led the CPG's venture capital arm, is helping start Flora Ventures, a new fund to invest in food sustainability.

By Nathan Owens • July 25, 2023

Konscious Foods launches first ever plant-based frozen ‘raw’ seafood in Whole Foods

French chef and founder Yves Potvin’s latest venture is disrupting the plant-based seafood industry with a frozen sushi option.

By Elizabeth Flood • July 25, 2023

Yough aims to disrupt frozen pizza space with the help of Greek yogurt

The brand said its higher protein dough helps it stand out against crusts made with chickpeas and cauliflower — as it plots a future expansion into other baked goods.

By Chris Casey • July 21, 2023

Wild Planet launches ‘sustainably caught’ seafood products

The company said the new offerings — including a ready-to-eat Tuna Quinoa Salad —  were sourced ethically by small fishers that cause less damage to the environment.

By Chris Casey • July 20, 2023

How AI is driving supply chain advancements for food manufacturers

CPG companies can use the technology to see which investments are most effective — particularly with product development and sustainability.

By Chris Casey • July 19, 2023

Cargill aims to help beef producers curtail emissions

The meat giant said its new framework helps producers quantify, audit and verify methane emitted by cows, which could drive down production of the greenhouse gas.

By Chris Casey • July 18, 2023

Kraft Heinz to spend more than $400M to build Illinois distribution center, hire 150-plus workers

The 775,000-square-foot facility will allow the CPG giant to reduce its environmental footprint, boost supply chain efficiencies and ship its products to retail and food service customers faster.

By Christopher Doering • July 18, 2023

Nestlé to expand regenerative agriculture for wheat in DiGiorno Pizza

The investment will bring climate-smart practices to more than 100,000 acres of farmland as the food and beverage giant aims to increase sustainable sourcing of key ingredients.

By Sarah Zimmerman • July 17, 2023

Best known for injera, the tiny teff grain aims to sow a big future

Proponents of the ingredient, which needs less water to grow and is gluten-free, are aiming to expand its use in crackers, chips, breakfast cereals and pasta.

By Christopher Doering • July 13, 2023

Coca-Cola, 8 bottlers form $137.7M venture capital fund focusing on sustainability investments

Each of the nine entities, including the beverage giant, contributed about $15 million to the initiative. It will focus on five areas, including packaging, distribution and supply chain.

By Christopher Doering • July 12, 2023

Traceability company Oritain raises $57M to spur growth

Food and beverage producers, such as A2 Milk and Nestlé’s Nescafe, depend on the firm to assure customers that the items they purchase are genuine and sourced ethically.

By Christopher Doering • July 12, 2023

The one question every CPG brand should ask ESG innovators right now

How can ESG innovators and CPG brands break through together?

July 10, 2023