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Inside The Hatchery: Chicago's food incubator is laying a foundation for industry growth
The new 67,000-square-foot facility is open for business with ingenuity from entrepreneurs and several partnerships with big food companies including PepsiCo, Conagra Brands and Kellogg.
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Shoppers want more premium private label products, report says
Although 85% of customers now trust store brands as much as their national counterparts, retail consulting firm Daymon found there is still room for growth.
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Silk rallies support to make sustainability-focused 'plogging' an Olympic sport
The Danone brand is pushing the combination of jogging and picking up litter to burnish its B Corp credentials.
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4 major food companies call for stronger climate policies
Nestlé USA, Unilever, Danone North America and Mars — part of the Sustainable Food Policy Alliance — are lobbying the government to set a price on carbon.
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PepsiCo scraps plans for 'orbital billboard'
A spokesperson explained that the marketer had conducted an "exploratory test" with StartRocket, but that the pilot was "a one-time event."
UPDATED: April 17, 2019 at 9:17 a.m. -
Edible insects, CBD and cell-cultured meat: Regulating the future of food
Lawyers and former FDA and USDA regulators gathered to discuss the future of these trends and how the government could decide to regulate them.
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Will voluntary salt-reduction guidelines be derailed by last-minute lobbying?
Several trade groups think the new sodium targets will be too costly, and their opposition has exposed differences within the industry about the impending change.
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How a simple sticker may help stick it to produce waste for good
StixFresh, which could be applied to labels that are already used on produce, extends shelf life up to 14 days.
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Saputo interested in acquiring Dean Foods, report says
Canada's largest dairy producer is looking at its largest American competitor as well as Kraft Heinz's Breakstone's brand, The Globe and Mail reports.
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Beyond Meat enters prepared meal delivery with Trifecta partnership
The California-based organic food company is adding the popular Beyond Burger and other plant-based products to its service offered to consumers nationwide.
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ColumnLeftovers: Brach's parties like it's 1999 this Easter; Mars Wrigley offers a sweet internship
An all-purple bag of jelly beans pays tribute to the memory of Prince, while Dunkin' and Harpoon Brewery solve the summer dilemma: cold beer or cold coffee?
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Danone sells organic salads business Earthbound Farm
The French food giant did not disclose details, but said the divestment of the former WhiteWave brand to Taylor Farms was part of its "portfolio management and capital allocation optimization strategy."
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Campbell Soup sells Bolthouse Farms to former CEO's private equity firm for $510M
This is the latest divestment expected to go through for the soup giant, which is paring down its portfolio to get its finances back on track.
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As Amazon launches into energy drinks, how will Monster respond?
The beverage company's shares were down more than 4% following the news of Solimo Energy Drinks, but bounced back later in the day.
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Tyson's VC arm invests in Clear Labs food safety tech
The company uses a robotic platform to detect pathogens and can get results in 24 hours, compared to the standard three to five days.
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Hormel wins advertising lawsuit over 'natural' term on its meats
The court found if the USDA allows the word on labels, then the manufacturer should be able to use that same terminology in its marketing.
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Cascadian Farm releases limited-edition Kernza cereal amid crop challenges
The General Mills-owned brand produced just 6,000 boxes with the wheat relative, which has a sweet and nutty taste and is better for the environment.
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How Olam is adapting to big trends in the ingredients industry
The global spice company launched two new programs in 2018 to expand digital accessibility and help its customers meet their sustainability targets.
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Cargill takes steps to source more sustainable coconut oil
The move, which protects the forests and growers who make a livelihood raising the crop, comes as consumers are increasingly concerned about where their food comes from.
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Cheese yields and structure enhanced with Chr. Hansen's new innovation
The Danish ingredients powerhouse made a "small but crucial change" to one of its existing enzymes. It is seeking regulatory approval for it to be used around the globe.
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Co-founders of cricket protein bar company Exo branch out into cereal
Gabi Lewis and Greg Sewitz launched Magic Spoon to overhaul a category they described as "stale yet massive" by using nostalgic branding and a better-for-you nutritional profile.
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Fruit-based ingredient could replace refined sugar in RTE cereals
Gat Foods debuted Fruitlift that uses apples, bananas, mangoes and pineapples to create a liquid that can be added to the morning staple.
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Kind exposes sugar content in its competitors' products
The company this week debuted an augmented reality display and an online database to showcase hidden sweeteners and sugars in packaged foods.
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Q&AMcCormick's executive chef on the company's global search for the next big flavor
Kevan Vetter said in an interview that demand for new tastes shows no sign of losing momentum as Gen Z and millennials want different flavors they can try at restaurants and incorporate into their own meals.
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Yogurt sales tumble after a decade of growth
The decline may be attributed to the fact that consumers have more choices than ever, including plants-based, low-sugar and Icelandic, French and Australian options.
