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How can the organic sector grow while maintaining its integrity?
Executives at the Organic Trade Association Conference are working to expand in a way that preserves trust in the seal and their companies, but at a careful pace.
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SponsoredThe demand for low sugar foods, low sodium foods and more—A snapshot of healthy indulgence
The experts agree: consumers want “permissible indulgence”— delicious foods for healthy lifestyles.
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Ultra-processed foods lead to weight gain, study says
NIH researchers found that eating items high in fat, sugar and salt causes overeating and weight gain compared to a diet of whole foods or minimally processed ones.
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Consumers are confused about the definition of plant-based, survey finds
A lot of what is printed on today's food and beverage products asks people to read between the lines, and manufacturers may be causing more consternation than clarity.
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Why an e-tongue should be used when formulating spicy food
Researchers at Washington State University found the technology can distinguish spiciness levels more quickly and accurately than humans.
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PepsiCo patents process to co-ferment oat flour and dairy milk
The move may signal that drinkable or spoonable clean-label products such as yogurt could be coming from the company's Quaker Oats brand.
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Spero Foods seeks capital to ramp up plant-based eggs and cheese
The company concentrates on using high protein and nutritious ingredients, such as seeds, for its substitutes.
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From trash to treasure: Upcycled food waste is worth $46.7B
The segment is expected to grow 5% over the next 10 years as companies find ways to use typically discarded items and Americans prioritize sustainability in their shopping.
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Safety, sustainability concerns limit seafood in children's diets, report says
The American Academy of Pediatrics found consumption of the protein-rich food — many types of which contain vitamin D, calcium and omega-3s — has declined every year since 2007.
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OpinionFood governance is imperative for transparency
In order to keep consumers safe, today's industry needs more than just rules and guidelines. Augusta HiTech Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer Sean Caputo writes that blockchain can fill in the gaps.
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As markets surge for meat substitutes, can pea protein keep up?
Global consumers are cutting down on meat due to health and climate concerns, but cost and availability of alternatives are constraining the market, according to new research from Euromonitor International.
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Coke resurrects notorious New Coke flop for Netflix's 'Stranger Things'
The reformulated beverage introduced in 1985 and shelved a mere 79 days later will appear in the hit series and be sold in limited quantities.
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Plant-based meat sizzles as brands eye retail
As Impossible Foods and Before the Butcher gear up for their grocery debuts and develop new products, Beyond Meat's first-mover advantage in supermarkets may be threatened.
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Organic food sales worth almost $48B in 2018
Even though the growth rate fell slightly from 2017, it continued to outpace that of conventional items, the Organic Trade Association reported.
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Deep DiveBig Food turning to regenerative agriculture to meet sustainability goals
Companies such as General Mills and Hormel Foods are embracing the practice to help their businesses and respond to consumers who consider environmental stewardship in their buying habits.
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CBD entering food and drink at an 'astounding pace,' report says
Some companies are already infusing coffee, beer and other products with the substance — one of the more than 100 chemicals found in cannabis — despite murky federal restrictions in place.
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Consumers placing more value in a food companies' ethical behavior
Crestline Custom Promotional Products also found that when it comes to product claims, U.S. consumers prioritized "non-toxic" as the most important while organic was the least valuable.
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Food industry applauds US for lifting steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada, Mexico
The move could provide momentum for the three countries to ratify a new trade pact that would replace the North American Free Trade Agreement.
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How Kind's new frozen bar continues to transform snacking
Through an exclusive partnership with Walmart, the new Dark Chocolate Almond Sea Salt bars will toe the line between ice cream treats and snacks.
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Kashi Go rebrand targets active millennials and Gen Zers
Following market research on the evolution of its customer base, the Kellogg-owned brand began introducing its new packaging design last month.
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ColumnLeftovers: Blondies have stolen your Lucky Charms; Pringles fires up its own mystery machine
The magically delicious cereal is now a marshmallow-filled sweet snack available at club stores; and Garbage Pail Kids cereal, energy drinks and candy bars bring back gross-out '80s nostalgia.
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Del Monte thinks outside of the can with a move into frozen and refrigerated
Best known for its iconic canned goods, the 133-year-old company is taking a bolder and more innovative approach to broadening its offerings with CEO Greg Longstreet at the helm.
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OpinionFood industry leaders face increased personal reputational and legal risk
Executives and board members need to protect themselves through preemptive and credible enterprise risk management, Steel City Re CEO Nir Kossovsky argues.
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Why B&G Foods acquired Clabber Girl for $80M
The acquisition-hungry company expects the brand, which has produced baking powder and corn starch for 150 years, to generate approximately $70 million to $75 million of net sales annually.
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Will AB InBev acquire the Craft Brew Alliance?
Midwood Capital Management urged the company's board to pursue a sale because of profitability challenges.
