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    Impossible Foods makes executive changes for a ‘decisive year,’ CEO says

    The plant-based pioneer appointed Colgate-Palmolive veteran Elaine Paik as its new CFO, while former Heaven Hills Brands exec Emma Hutchens takes over as chief people officer.

    By • Jan. 23, 2024
  • Overhead view of six glasses of fruit juice garnished with fruit and mint and with a straw. Clockwise from top left: kiwi, pineapple, apple, raspberry, peach, strawberry
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    Ingredion partners, invests in startup reducing sugar in juice

    The deal allows the startup to accelerate the use of its technology in the U.S. while giving the ingredients giant another tool it can offer its customers looking to cut the sweetener.

    By • Jan. 18, 2024
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    Trendline

    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
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    Modern Plant Based Foods taps into caviar craze

    The Canadian company’s Vegan Kaviar line aims to fill a gap in the market with a more affordable, plant-based option.

    By • Jan. 18, 2024
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    Aleph Farms receives green light from Israel for cultured beef

    This is the first time a company has received approval globally to sell a non-chicken cultivated meat product.

    By • Jan. 17, 2024
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    Arizona could join states in stand against cultivated meat

    The Grand Canyon state joins Florida, Texas, and others in exploring or imposing additional requirements that would prohibit the sale in their states.

    By • Jan. 11, 2024
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    New Zealand food tech startup innovates with freeze dried avocado powder

    Using its vacuum technology, Ovāvo is able to maintain the nutritional properties of an avocado while turning it into a shelf stable product.

    By • Jan. 11, 2024
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    Oatly launches new product variations for the first time in 5 years

    The Swedish company’s Unsweetened and Super Basic Oatmilks are part of its efforts to reach a wider consumer base.

    By • Jan. 11, 2024
  • Meati launched the Meati Steak Filet, made from mycelium produced through fermentation.
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    Meati Foods at Target? It’s part of the plant-based company’s growth strategy

    The mushroom meat maker opens the new year with a major retail distribution deal and more lofty goals.

    By • Jan. 10, 2024
  • A double-decker plant-based burger with lettuce and tomato, American cheese, pickles and other toppings sitting on a white wood-grain surface with white wood paneling in the background.
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    Beyond Meat CFO takes on chief accounting officer responsibilities

    Following Henry Dieu’s departure from the plant-based pioneer, Lubi Kutua is adding to his already full plate.

    By • Jan. 10, 2024
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    6 food trends to watch in 2024

    Artificial intelligence will play a more prominent role in the new year as plant-based, traditional meat and breakfast cereal manufacturers face challenges in their sectors.

    By Food Dive Staff • Jan. 9, 2024
  • Dishes of food including spaghetti and meatballs, meat curry, pasta with meat sauce, rice and frisee salad fill a table. Four hands with utensils are scooping up some of the food.
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    Nutritional quality and affordability drive ingredients trends for 2024: report

    T. Hasegawa has dubbed 2024 "the year of the return to comfort.”

    By • Jan. 4, 2024
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    Food in space? Why University of Nebraska-Lincoln wants to grow corn on Mars

    Researchers are looking to the great beyond in their search to revolutionize agricultural science and develop more climate-resilient crops.  

    By Lydia Noyes • Jan. 4, 2024
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    Steakholder Foods crafts 3-D printed eel

    The Israeli cultivated meat company touts this as the “world’s first” product of its kind that accurately replicates the “complex texture” of the fish.

    By • Jan. 4, 2024
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    Opinion

    Don’t fall for the meat industry’s COP out

    Meat and dairy industry representatives made a big show at COP28 claiming that they want to be a part of the solution to combat climate change, but Farm Sanctuary president Gene Baur sees it as mere greenwashing.

    By Gene Baur • Dec. 20, 2023
  • Picnic Chicken Sandwiches made with Next Gen Foods' plant-based Tindle.
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    Tindle Foods makes executive moves after rebranding

    Timo Recker, who was previously the chief executive in 2020, is taking the helm over from his business partner.

    By • Dec. 18, 2023
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    Fresh approaches: Adapting to new e-invoicing standards in the food business

    E-invoicing is becoming a global standard. Even if companies aren’t required to adopt e-invoicing they can still benefit from implementing it, to streamline business processes now and to prepare for the future.

    Dec. 18, 2023
  • A hand holds a bundle of herbs above a fiery double-decker grill with Meati Steaks and Cutlets with grill marks on the bottom left, asparagus on the bottom right, and a frying pan of stir fry and corn
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    Meati Foods adds 2 sports moguls to investor list

    Gymnast Aly Raisman and NBA star Chris Paul join Derek Jeter and Rachel Ray in providing funding to the mushroom-root plant-based company, whose goal is to become the market leader by 2025.

    By • Dec. 14, 2023
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    5 reasons CPG food and beverage brands are choosing Snapchat

    In a digital world with countless options, the food and beverage industry has been recently leaning heavily on Snapchat.

    Dec. 11, 2023
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    Leftovers: Perdue takes on takeout with air fryer-ready wings | Idahoan shreds potato category with bold flavors

    The poultry giant aims to combat soggy chicken wings with a home-cooked alternative, and vertical farm Oishii debuts a sweet tomato developed using AI.

    By Food Dive staff • Dec. 8, 2023
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    Pea fiber market poised for growth as dietary preferences shift

    Puris Protein, AM Nutrition and other leading plant-based suppliers could see high levels of business activity through 2034, according to a new report.

    By • Dec. 7, 2023
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    Daiya revamps dairy-free cheese products

    The company said the new oat cream blend, developed using fermentation technology, gives its offerings the same melt factor and taste as animal-based alternatives.

    By • Dec. 7, 2023
  • Impossible Foods Beef Hot Dog
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    Impossible Foods broadens portfolio with plant-based franks

    The vegan hot dogs will be available in retailers and grocers in 2024 after debuting in a New York City pop-up this month.

    By • Dec. 6, 2023
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    What Coca-Cola’s generative AI experiments mean for the brand’s future

    Selman Careaga, president of the global Coca‑Cola category, detailed how the brand balances artificial and human intelligence.

    By Chris Kelly • Dec. 5, 2023
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    2024 Outlook: Bold predictions for brands and retailers

    Get the inside scoop: Experts answer pressing questions and offer bold predictions.

    Dec. 4, 2023
  • A partially sliced Juicy Marbles Plant-Based Loin Roast sits on a wooden cutting board on a textured white surface, A knife and mustard seeds are on the board, and a plate, sauce and herbs are near.
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    Exposure doesn’t sway consumers to plant-based meat

    A new study from Appetite suggests companies must adopt creative strategies to broaden their consumer base.

    By • Nov. 30, 2023