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Plant-based meat market forecast to reach $85B by 2030, report says
Investment firm UBS said that figure could be conservative if innovation and consumer awareness drive more consumption among consumers.
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CBD sparkling water maker Sweet Reason raises $2.5M
The startup joins a growing number of food and beverage manufacturers looking to sell products with the controversial ingredient despite a lack of regulatory clarity from the FDA.
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Coalition of health groups keeps California soda tax issue fizzing
The group — which counts the American Heart Association, California Medical Association and California Dental Association as members — wants to get it on the 2020 ballot.
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1 in 4 US consumers discuss responsible food sourcing online
The Center for Food Integrity analyzed millions of online engagements and found more people than just Generation Z cares about how what they eat is made and processed.
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Study: GMOs are needed to feed the planet in 2050
A World Resources Institute report said more use of genetic modification will help ensure there is enough food for the estimated population of 10 billion people, but the technology is still controversial with consumers.
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Danone launches oat milk yogurts from So Delicious
The product is part of the company's growing dairy alternative portfolio, which also includes beverages and frozen desserts made from the grain.
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Leftovers: Space Food Sticks relaunch with cannabis; Nutri-Grain shrinks down for kids
The out-of-this-world snacks are making a comeback with 5 mg of THC, and Kellogg is debuting a bite-size version of its signature bars.
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Insects have more antioxidants than orange juice, study finds
It's unclear whether this research — the latest to show positive health effects from eating bugs — will make consumers any more likely to try them.
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Deep DiveWas Prime Day a grocery win for Amazon? Four experts weigh in
The company along with Whole Foods ran a slew of online and in-store promotions, though the ultimate measure of success may be a record number of Prime membership signups.
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Hot dates: Why the sweet fruit is getting more popular
Along with its better-for-you nutritional profile, which includes fiber, magnesium, potassium, antioxidants and amino acids, it fits into paleo and Whole30 diets.
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Lay's selfie-focused 'Smiles' campaign returns, building on success of 1st run
The Frito-Lay brand claims the first crack at the concept resulted in 700 selfies posted per day with its products.
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Equinom breeds non-GMO high protein soybeans
The Israeli startup said its crops contain nearly 58% protein — 50% higher than the industry standard.
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How DuPont's $100M probiotics fermenter could expand functional food offerings
The company said the facility is the world's largest and will make the gut-friendly bacteria for food, beverages and dietary supplements.
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A sweet idea: Nestlé uses cacao pod leftovers to sweeten chocolate
The first product using the patented process will be released this year in Japan under the KitKat Chocolatory brand.
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Why the meat industry is working together on sustainability
The leading trade group voted to make it a noncompetitive issue, encouraging members to share best practices and use advisers to improve environmental impacts.
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Food Dive's top 10 stories for summer reading
From Big Food embracing CBD to arsenic in bottled water, it's been a newsworthy season in the food business.
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Plant-based food market value hits $4.5B, with sales growing 11% in the past year
Data from The Good Food Institute and the Plant Based Foods Association show the alternative products grew five times faster than the entire market.
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Stonyfield Organic debuts dairy-free smoothie pouches
Customer surveys and popular trends prompted the country's leading organic yogurt maker to enter into the non-dairy market with this six-ingredient smoothie.
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With 50M meals sold worldwide, Huel shakes up the meal replacement market
The British company says it has seen year-over-year customer growth of more than 150% and expects its valuation to top $1.25 billion by 2022.
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Budweiser launches limited-edition lager to connect with farmers
The beer giant collaborated with its barley suppliers to develop the Harvest Reserve Deep Golden Lager that will be sold only in Nebraska and Iowa.
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US organic food market sales have cooled, report finds
New sales records are expected "for the foreseeable future" as sales hit $47.9 billion last year, but growth is slowing and prices are weaker.
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Lawsuit over Keurig coffee pod recyclability moves forward
The company had hoped a California judge would dismiss a complaint claiming its "recyclable" labels are misleading.
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Chobani pairs its popular Greek yogurt with trendy nut butters
The latest launch extends a streak of new products for the company since December that includes its first plant-based offering and a line focused on kids.
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ColumnLeftovers: Kool-Aid turns to edible slime; Biscoff chills out in ice cream
The cookie that's popular on airplanes is heading to the frozen aisle this summer, and Chiquita is branching out beyond bananas with prepackaged healthy snacks.
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Sugar in fruit juice may increase risk of cancer, research finds
While consumption of drinks with the sweetener was "significantly associated" with an overall risk of the disease, researchers said their findings need to be replicated in other large-scale studies.
