Ingredients
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Consumers seeking better-for-you options to drive the food ingredients market: report
More food companies are investing in developing innovative solutions through technology to manufacture “next-generation alternative proteins,” and other ingredients.
By Elizabeth Flood • May 2, 2024 -
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Ingredients in Focus: Ingredion’s PureCircle launches a ‘first of its kind’ drop-in stevia sweetener
The solution is considered a natural origin sweetener that mimics sugar without additives and can be used in beverages, syrups and sauces, according to the company.
By Elizabeth Flood • May 2, 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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Healthy soda brand Poppi denies being M&A target of large beverage companies
The drink, introduced in March 2020, is posting triple-digit growth as it benefits from surging consumer interest in better-for-you offerings.
By Christopher Doering • May 2, 2024 -
How Unreal Snacks plans to be a relevant better-for-you brand for the long haul
Kevin McCarthy became CEO in 2016 and since then has had a laser focus on growing the brand in a sustainable way.
By Elizabeth Flood • April 30, 2024 -
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Leftovers: Oreo goes sour | Campbell Soup’s Late July chip dips back into salsa
Mondelēz International leverages its Sour Patch Kids brand to create an unusual flavor combination and General Mills launches a “guilt-free” donut.
By Food Dive Staff • April 26, 2024 -
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Ingredients in Focus: Honey truffle sweetener
The rare tuber variety from Hungary could be a “game-changing alternative to sugar” due to its unique taste and intense sweetness, according to MycoTechnology.
By Elizabeth Flood • April 25, 2024 -
Checking the label: Consumers raise questions around sustainable ingredients
An overwhelming majority of consumers said ingredients are important to them when making food purchasing decisions, but over half find it challenging to access valuable information.
By Elizabeth Flood • April 25, 2024 -
Bird flu remnants found in pasteurized milk: FDA
The agency said it considers the commercial milk supply safe. The results from additional studies are expected in the “coming days or weeks.”
By Nathan Owens • April 24, 2024 -
Lindt expands plant-based portfolio with Lindor Oatmilk Truffles
The spherical confections are the second non-dairy product in the Lindt collection following the 2022 launch of its bars.
By Christopher Doering • April 23, 2024 -
Plant-based food sales fall to $8.1B as consumers demand lower prices and higher quality
Though the space has made strides to reach more people, only 15% of U.S. households purchased its alternative protein products in 2023, compared to 19% in 2022.
By Elizabeth Flood • April 22, 2024 -
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Leftovers: Kraft Heinz makes fast food sauces better-for-you | Go Go Squeez recharges with electrolyte snacks
Primal Kitchen’s condiments aim to complement chicken nuggets and burgers, and Blue Bunny swirls into unique ice cream creations with Twist pints.
By Food Dive staff • April 19, 2024 -
Glanbia buys Flavor Producers for $300M
The Irish ingredients company said the acquisition will enhance its organic and natural flavor capabilities in the U.S.
By Chris Casey • April 18, 2024 -
Beyond Meat’s revamped burger hits shelves
As the category continues to try to reinvent itself, the company’s new generation of product is now available for consumers to try.
By Elizabeth Flood • April 18, 2024 -
Mingle Mocktails aims to spark a zero-proof cocktail craze
The nonalcoholic brand says its products, which do not directly mimic the taste of alcohol, can satisfy consumers looking for an alternative option in social situations.
By Chris Casey • April 17, 2024 -
Red Baron pizza owner looks to Korean food for its next $1B offering
Sales from its Bibigo brand, which offers everything from fried rice to frozen dumplings, have jumped more than 1,100% since 2019 amid growing demand for the East Asian cuisine.
By Christopher Doering • April 17, 2024 -
Daring’s new CEO sees the company as a ‘bright spot’ in a contracting category
The plant-based chicken producer is focusing on profitability while bringing a clean ingredient product to the masses.
By Elizabeth Flood • Updated April 15, 2024 -
Food companies aren’t ready to comply with traceability rule, says former FDA official
Frank Yiannas, who helped the agency craft its new food safety tracking policy, said the system is not even a third of the way to meeting the 2026 deadline.
By Chris Casey • April 15, 2024 -
Kerry cuts sodium with Tastesense Salt
The breakthrough allows formulators to use 60% less sodium in snacking products like chips, according to the company.
By Chris Casey • April 11, 2024 -
General Mills packs protein into Ghost cereal
The launch of the two varieties, Marshmallow and Peanut Butter, furthers the cereal giant’s aim to improve the health halo of its portfolio as the breakfast staple faces waning interest from nutrition-minded consumers.
By Chris Casey • April 10, 2024 -
Kraft Heinz’s Lunchables have high amounts of sodium and lead, Consumer Reports finds
The watchdog group said the popular meal kit marketed toward kids should not be allowed on school menus and urged the USDA to remove it as an option.
By Christopher Doering • April 10, 2024 -
Congress needs to up funding for food safety oversight, FDA official says
Deputy Commissioner Jim Jones said more money is key to supporting new initiatives including food safety, supply chain resiliency and modernizing its infrastructure and facilities.
By Elizabeth Flood • Updated April 11, 2024 -
Opinion
What’s in your beer? Brewers lead the way in nutritional transparency
Nutrition and ingredient disclosures not only help consumers make good decisions about what they drink but also highlight the real differences between beer, wine and liquor, writes the president and CEO of the Beer Institute.
By Brian Crawford • April 10, 2024 -
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Consumers seeking new flavors to excite their taste buds
Growing interest in international cuisine crossovers is creating an appetite for exotic food innovations.
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Debate surrounding state food additive bans heats up
Food industry executives argue the proposals lack scientific standing and could wreak havoc on the industry, while opponents link consumption of the food substances to serious health problems.
By Elizabeth Flood • April 4, 2024 -
Why Coors Banquet believes it is thriving in a flailing beer category
The brand attributed its sales growth to nostalgia and its legacy brand status, as parent company Molson Coors faces an ongoing strike at one of its plants.
By Chris Casey • April 4, 2024