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How Mason Dixie Foods’ CEO is forcing a rethink of the frozen aisle
Ayesha Abuelhiga started her brand in a Washington D.C. food desert, and now aims to bring back using real food in the natural and organic food industry.
By Elizabeth Flood • April 2, 2024 -
Kraft Heinz, NotCo targeting deeper presence in plant-based foods, exec says
Despite a sales slowdown in the animal-substitute category, the joint venture is planning to tap into its valuable brand equity and technology to launch more items in 2024.
By Christopher Doering • April 1, 2024 -
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Big bites: The evolution and future of snacking
Once a nation defined by three daily meals, more consumers have abandoned the tradition in favor of snacking.
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Sponsored by Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition
The flavorful and economical potential of kokumi
Kokumi is primed to take center stage as the next trend in taste, but there’s still so much about it that’s left to uncover.
April 1, 2024 -
Danish scientists unlock plant-based protein source from microalgae
A University of Copenhagen professor and his team were able to produce a novel, bacteria-based protein that has a similar texture to meat.
By Elizabeth Flood • March 28, 2024 -
The Weekly Sip: White Claw takes a shot at tequila | Pistachio brand percolates into coffee
The alcohol giant is debuting an agave-based seltzer this week, and Robert Downey Jr.’s Happy spreads joy on shelves with canned RTD coffee.
By Food Dive staff • March 28, 2024 -
PepsiCo, Unilever launch Pure Leaf Zero Sugar sweet tea
An executive overseeing the nearly $1 billion brand said a “top barrier” preventing people from buying a tea offering is the absence of an option without sugar.
By Christopher Doering • March 27, 2024 -
How a Japanese company plans to take over plant-based pantry items in the US
The firm’s Chicago business, called Zen B, aims to reinvent everyday foods such as pasta and crackers with yellow peas and other better-for-you ingredients.
By Elizabeth Flood • March 26, 2024 -
Nestlé launches pair of initiatives to decarbonize cocoa supply chain
The global food company said its new projects aim to reduce and remove more than 500,000 metric tons of carbon during a 20-year period.
By Zoya Mirza • March 25, 2024 -
Just Ice sales heat up a tea segment abandoned by Coca-Cola
Sales of the organic, less sweet offering are expected to top $20 million this year by tapping into many of the attributes that made its predecessor Honest a success.
By Christopher Doering • March 25, 2024 -
Sponsored by Alianza
The future of wellness: Exploring lipid-based foods in the food-as-medicine movement
Discover how the burgeoning food-as-medicine movement, driven by cutting-edge research and technological innovations, is reshaping perspectives on nutritional well-being.
By Camilo A. Castro, PhD • March 25, 2024 -
Sponsored by Applied Food Sciences
Enhancing nootropics: New study shows acute cognitive benefits from guayusa and lion’s mane
Brain boosters get a lift thanks to the cognitive benefits from guayusa and lion’s mane.
March 25, 2024 -
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Leftovers: Icee chills out with Ghostbusters flavors | Bob’s Red Mill mixes provide baking shortcut
The frozen beverage brand taps the fantasy franchise for its nostalgic line, and MariMed infuses both cannabis and electrolytes into its latest drink mixes.
By Food Dive staff • March 22, 2024 -
Cultivated meat leader Meatable achieves landmark breakthrough
The Netherlands-based food-tech pioneer’s patented technology significantly speeds up the cell differentiation process by creating fat and muscle tissue in a record four days.
By Elizabeth Flood • March 21, 2024 -
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The Weekly Sip: S&P rating could spell trouble for beverages | AB InBev crafts IPA using ‘spellers’ method
In this week’s beverage news, Diageo infuses blackberries into Crown Royal Whisky, and tech company Vertosa partners with a German ingredients producer to produce cannabis-infused drinks.
By Food Dive staff • March 21, 2024 -
Mondelēz’s Chips Ahoy! debuts new recipe for the classic cookie
The modification, which includes chocolate chips with higher cacao and Madagascar vanilla extract content, is the biggest update for the $1 billion brand in nearly a decade.
By Christopher Doering • March 21, 2024 -
Low-sugar chocolate trailblazer receives ‘no questions’ FDA letter for its star ingredient
Oobli, the global sweet protein platform, is the first company to be granted approval for the use of its product as a food ingredient.
By Elizabeth Flood • March 20, 2024 -
Why hydration drinks are quenching the beverage industry’s thirst for product growth
Offerings like Waterdrop, Electrolit and BodyArmor’s Flash I.V. are building a powerful and trendy product category that sits between water, soda, sports and energy drinks.
By Chris Casey • March 18, 2024 -
Problem to plate: Could eating invasive species be a sustainability game changer?
Advocates are working to get consumers on board in an effort to contain and live with plants and animals wreaking havoc on environmental and commercial ecosystems.
By Leah Borts-Kuperman • March 18, 2024 -
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Leftovers: Claussen pickles jelly beans | King Arthur slices into baking mixes
Frankford Candy is bringing together pickles and jelly beans for Easter, and trendy New York City restaurant Carbone furthers its culinary presence with a line of Alfredo sauces.
By Food Dive staff • March 15, 2024 -
Nestlé investors urge food giant to lessen dependence on unhealthy foods
The Lean Cuisine manufacturer disputed many of the claims outlined by the shareholder group and said it was “targeting the wrong company.”
By Christopher Doering • March 14, 2024 -
Ingredion prioritizing texture, an ‘underappreciated and not well understood’ trait
CEO Jim Zallie said the ingredients giant is focusing more attention on the attribute that plays a pivotal role in determining a product's mouthfeel, appearance, taste and enjoyability.
By Christopher Doering • March 14, 2024 -
Michelle Obama’s Plezi Nutrition launches fizzy fruit drink aimed at tweens and teens
It’s the second product from the company co-founded by the former first lady that was created to find healthier alternatives for sugary beverages popular with children.
By Christopher Doering • March 12, 2024 -
Jones Soda makes entry into alcohol
The craft soda brand is partnering with cider maker Rainmaker to take advantage of its existing distribution network of restaurants, bars and liquor stores.
By Chris Casey • March 12, 2024 -
Danone discontinues 2 plant-based milk options under its Silk and So Delicious brands
The decision to end production of Silk Nextmilk and So Delicious Wondermilk comes as sales in the alternative category fell in 2023 after four straight years of growth.
By Christopher Doering • March 11, 2024 -
Sponsored by Faravelli
Functional mushrooms and their rise in popularity
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March 11, 2024