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Leftovers: Starburst explodes into sparkling water | Ritz scores spicy, sweet flavors for March Madness
The Mars candy is the inspiration for Sparkling Ice’s zero-sugar drink, and McCormick & Co.’s cult favorite brand Frank’s RedHot squeezes two sauce lineups into its portfolio.
By Food Dive staff • March 8, 2024 -
Haskap berries: The cold-hardy superfood
The berries have an “untapped market potential,” specifically in cold climates, according to experts.
By Leah Borts-Kuperman • March 7, 2024 -
Trendline
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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Hidden Valley Ranch and Cheez-It join forces for condiment collab
The dressing brand with a cult following is tapping the Kellanova-owned cracker for its new sauce designed for pairing with salty snacks.
By Chris Casey • March 6, 2024 -
Campbell’s launches first limited-time soup flavor with grilled cheese and tomato
A spokesperson said the packaged food company tapped into an “ownable” flavor for its debut and expects to roll out additional temporary offerings in the future.
By Christopher Doering • March 6, 2024 -
Kraft Heinz enters plant-based meats with Oscar Mayer hotdogs and sausages
The CPG giant and its partner, NotCo, hope the offerings can shake up the alternative meat sector, which remains “underdeveloped and under-consumed" due to disappointing taste and texture with existing offerings.
By Christopher Doering • March 6, 2024 -
Kodiak poaches another Campbell Soup veteran for chief operating officer
In addition to naming Steve Katzenberger to the role, the high-protein, whole-grain food maker hired Sonali Dalvi as its vice president of product development.
By Christopher Doering • March 5, 2024 -
Opinion
Fact, fad and hyperbole: What’s the deal with ultra-processed foods?
A popular change in nomenclature is obscuring strides the industry has made with the nutritional value of its products in recent years, argues Sean McBride of DSM Communications.
By Sean McBride • March 5, 2024 -
To farm or fabricate? 3D printing’s role in the food industry
As food production startups begin commercializing 3D-printed seafood, some experts question the viability of the technology in the broader market.
By Megan Ruggles • March 4, 2024 -
FDA to allow yogurt makers to claim food lowers risk of type 2 diabetes
The agency, citing “limited evidence,” agreed that eating at least two cups of the dairy offering per week could lower the chance of developing a disease impacting about 36 million Americans.
By Christopher Doering • March 1, 2024 -
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Leftovers: Angie’s pops into new Cinnabon popcorn | Goodles goes gluten-free
The Conagra brand's BoomChickaPop gets a cinnamon makeover, while Elmhurst 1925 brews into the coffee category.
By Food Dive staff • March 1, 2024 -
Vertical strawberry grower Oishii clinches $134M amid indoor farming woes
An intentional choice to grow artisanal fruit rather than leafy greens has allowed the firm to avoid the financial difficulties facing others in controlled-environment agriculture, according to the company’s CEO.
By S.L. Fuller • Feb. 29, 2024 -
Ingredion and CPG firms deepen collaboration to accelerate product development
Jim Zallie, the ingredient supplier’s CEO, said food and beverage companies are placing a greater value on working with his company to drive innovation as product volumes drop.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 29, 2024 -
Consumer group urges Treasury secretary to require nutrition labeling on alcohol
The National Consumers League is asking Janet Yellen to force the bureau that governs the industry to enact rules for nutrition and serving size labeling on alcoholic products by June.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 29, 2024 -
Oatly pours into coffee creamer category with new product launch
The oat milk creamers are the latest push from the Swedish brand to connect to a wider net of consumers.
By Elizabeth Flood • Feb. 27, 2024 -
Why Waterdrop’s CEO sees hydration beverages overtaking soft drinks
Martin Donald Murray said the viral water bottle craze will continue to benefit the company’s “microdrink” given its better-for-you and sustainability benefits.
By Chris Casey • Feb. 27, 2024 -
Borealis Foods’ unique quest to tackle malnutrition starts with ramen
The food technology company sees itself as truly one-of-a-kind in its mission to mass produce healthy, affordable products.
By Elizabeth Flood • Feb. 27, 2024 -
Deep Dive
How the FDA traced the WanaBana lead outbreak to a single food processor
The investigation into the applesauce pouch maker highlights efforts to tighten lead regulation in food production.
By Joelle Anselmo • Feb. 26, 2024 -
Opinion
How a new recipe can help food win in an Ozempic world
Weight loss drugs pose a real threat to the industry. But GLP-1 medications also create opportunities for producers to expand in the food-as-medicine space.
By Scott Bowman and Wiles Kase • Feb. 26, 2024 -
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Leftovers: Hubba Bubba gum tastes the rainbow | Guinness and Tipsy Scoop feel the luck of the ice cream
The Mars Wrigley brand is unveiling a new format for the first time since 1988 and Icelandic Provisions is getting into the spirit of summer extra early.
By Food Dive Staff • Feb. 23, 2024 -
Is the future of chocolate cocoa-free? Voyage Foods thinks so
The ingredient provider is using its proprietary technology to mimic the sweet treat consumers know and love, but in a more sustainable way.
By Elizabeth Flood • Feb. 22, 2024 -
Pesticide chlormequat found in Cheerios, other oat-based foods: report
The chemical, which is associated with reduced fertility and isn't approved for use on U.S. food crops, was identified in 80% of participants in a new study from the Environmental Working Group.
By S.L. Fuller • Feb. 21, 2024 -
Beyond Meat unveils its ‘most significant renovation to date’
The company's fourth generation of its plant-based beef adds nutrient dense ingredients and replaces coconut and canola oils.
By Elizabeth Flood • Feb. 21, 2024 -
How Dannon has managed to last, and thrive, in a crowded yogurt category
The Danone brand has succeeded by offering a lower price point, a smaller product mix and versatility — filling a valuable niche in the company’s portfolio.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 20, 2024 -
Coca-Cola tunes into K-pop for latest limited-time launch
The fruit-flavored drink is the 10th under Coke’s Creations platform for younger consumers.
By Christopher Doering • Feb. 20, 2024 -
Why weight loss drugs could be bad news for the beverage industry
While many major food companies are preparing for the Ozempic effect on their bottom line, some data indicates drinks, especially coffee, may be most impacted.
By Lauren Elkies Schram • Feb. 16, 2024