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Kroger expands its line of Apeel produce to tackle food waste
After a pilot in Cincinnati, the grocer will stock the long-lasting avocados in 1,100 stores, with plans to add asparagus and limes to some locations later this fall.
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Cargill to shut down fresh and frozen turkey production at Texas plant
The Minnesota company has closed other facilities in the past few years, including a beef plant in Milwaukee and a malt plant in North Dakota.
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OpinionWhat happened to my Bud? Beverage makers flock to CBD-infused drinks
Beer and other drink companies are concerned that consumers would trade in their product for one with the cannabis compound — providing the high but without the calories.
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Plant-based meat survivor: Which brands will stay on the shelf?
As more companies flood the space with products like faux hamburgers, only the ones with the highest quality and taste will outlast the market, Beyond Meat Executive Chairman Seth Goldman said.
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Bud Light debuts alien cans despite 'Storm Area 51' event cancellation
While the viral Facebook event was called off, AB InBev's flagship brew is doubling down with limited-edition merch and experiential efforts.
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What's in a name? Research looks at the best ways to describe lab-grown meat
"Cultivated meat" might be the best term to describe products made in a lab from animal cells, according to research unveiled at the Good Food Conference.
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Deep Dive3 hot trends on the Expo East show floor
From Katy Perry's appearance to CBD everything, the 35th annual showcase of natural products was a firework of new tastes and ideas.
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Are big CPG companies getting serious about reducing plastic packaging?
Nestlé's new research institute will devise more environmentally friendly solutions, and PepsiCo plans to reduce the amount of virgin plastic in its beverage containers by 2025.
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Redefine Meat raises $6M to produce 3D-printed meat alternatives
The Israeli startup said it can produce animal-free meat with the same appearance, texture and flavor as the traditional version. It hopes to enter mass production in 2021.
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Organic cheerleaders optimistic as growth in popular category slows
Panelists at Expo East spoke about the segment that has posted a growth rate of 5.9% in 2018 compared to increases of 6.4% a year earlier and 12.2% in 2013.
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Oreo debuts Alexa integration to help fans guess mystery flavor
It will provide clues for guessing the new variety and place direct voice orders.
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ColumnLeftovers: Yogurt gets a caffeinated boost, MillerCoors brews hard coffee
Danone is launching Oikos Pro Fuel, a drinkable yogurt packed with 100 milligrams of caffeine; and Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats partnered with Autism Speaks to create sensory love notes.
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Canopy Growth's CFO predicts long-term growth following rocky summer
The Canadian cannabis company has endured a challenging 2019 that has included the surprise firing of its co-CEO and strained relations with its major investor, Constellation Brands.
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Socati CEO wants to fill the 'void in the market' for CBD ingredients
In recent months, the company has launched new products, raised $40 million and acquired a manufacturing facility to scale its production.
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Magic Spoon gets $5.5M in seed funds to reinvent the cereal category
The money will be used to expand the direct-to-consumer business, hire more people, increase marketing and create new flavors.
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StarKist hit with maximum $100M fine in tuna price-fixing case
In addition to the financial penalty, a federal judge in California put the company on 13 months of probation for conspiring to set U.S. prices.
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Red wine is good for the gut, UK study finds
Across three countries, researchers found more diverse microbiota — a signal of gut health — in nearly 3,000 people who drink red wine than those who don't.
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Innophos looking into options — including sale, report says
This appears to be a turn in strategy from the New Jersey-based maker of specialty ingredients, which was working toward growth through acquisitions two years ago.
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Deep DiveLegacy veggie burgers fight to keep their sizzle in a Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods world
Conagra's Gardein, Kellogg's MorningStar Farms and Kraft Heinz's Boca have moved aggressively to keep pace as new products with a more meat-like taste and texture hit the market.
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How treatment that could reduce peanut allergies might change food
Researchers found small doses of liquified nut protein under the tongue could increase children's tolerance of the legume.
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Kite Hill attracts $10M more to boost plant-based dairy products
The California-based maker of yogurt, cheese and dips sourced from almond milk plans to use this latest investment on innovation, infrastructure, people and marketing.
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Kind hires former Pepsi and Campbell Soup executive as CEO
Mike Barkley, who joined the snack maker last fall as president and COO, takes over for founder Daniel Lubetzky, who will become the company's executive chairman.
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Kraft Heinz's VC fund leads $3.5M round for animal-free dairy cheese maker
Sales continue to drop for the CPG giant, but emerging startup New Culture could help it tap into a new consumer base.
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Alkaline Water Company buys celebrity-backed AQUAHydrate
Mark Wahlberg and Sean Combs, both part owners of the brand, will retain some shares as part of the all-stock deal. The new firm will have more than $65 million in sales in FY 2020.
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Blue Bunny ice cream maker Wells Enterprises to buy Halo Top
With this acquisition, Wells could get closer to surpassing Unilever as the top ice cream manufacturer in the U.S.
